YMCA YOUTH AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

We are committed to the health and safety of our employees, members, program participants, and those most vulnerable. If hired by the McGaw YMCA, you will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless an accommodation for a disability or sincerely held religious belief is granted.

Reporting directly to the Member Experience Director or designated supervisor, the Youth and Family Engagement Coordinator develops and implements strategies to connect membership and family needs to youth and family programs. The Coordinator works with Membership and Program leaders to plan and supervise activities and to promote family membership and youth and family programs at the Y and in the community. This position serves as the lead staff member for Kids Club babysitting hours and programming.

Essential Functions:

To build and supervise Kids Club

• Support the implementation of all safety and quality program standards.
• Hire, onboard, supervise, schedule and support Kids Club staffing
• Coordinate and support initiatives and activities.
• Maintain ongoing communication between youth and family programs and membership.
• Support professional development through training, technical support and providing resources.

To establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment

• Works as a lead Kids Club staff when assigned.
• Ensures that safety standards are met in any program area in which families and community members participate.
• Oversees, establishes and enforces all policies and procedures for staff and participants.
• Responsible for managing Kids Club environment. Ensure that the environment is presented in a neat and professional way, appropriate equipment is available and is in accordance with standards. Creates an on-going system to maintain a high quality environment.
• Ensures that safety standards are met in any program area in which the children participate.

To advance physical and intellectual competence of children

• Work with families to assure that ongoing and two-way communication is established.
• Develop and implement a calendar for engagement activities for children and families as a benefit of family membership.

To ensure a well-run, purposeful program

• Organize and participate in team meetings of staff as requested. Provides the Director with updates from these meetings as needed.
• Responsible for communicating changes to enrichment schedules to the families.
• Responsible for coordinating activity supply orders.
• Maintain communication of needed information with family and community members.
• Work with entire operational leadership team in the organization and facilitation of center wide events and attend meetings as directed.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

To maintain a commitment to professionalism

• Models appropriate employee morale, loyalty and enthusiasm for staff and adhere to the McGaw YMCA Staff Promise.
• Will assume Membership Director on Duty responsibilities when assigned.
• Must maintain flexible schedule to meet the needs of the main building operations.
• A strong commitment to the YMCA movement and the Mission of the McGaw YMCA.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity and willingness to help lead our on-going Diversity Initiative efforts.

Experience/Education/Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 3-5 years youth programming experience- outstanding interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively engage a diverse population, are required
• YMCA experience is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with and leading teams required
• Must have the ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to meet deadlines and achieve set goals and expectations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We are committed to the health and safety of our employees, members, program participants, and those most vulnerable. If hired by the McGaw YMCA, you will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Evanston, IL 60201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location