Youth program coordinator

The South Meridian Branch of the Treasure Valley YMCA is unlike any other in the country. Our 60,000-square-foot facility is part of a unique collaboration that combines family recreation, education, sports, literacy, and wellness care on a single campus called The Hill.

Hand in hand with our partners St. Luke’s Health System, the West Ada School District, and the City of Meridian the South Meridian Family Y will help us build A BETTER US.

The Youth Program Coordinator is responsible for creating a safe, friendly and helpful atmosphere for members in youth programs, through supervising assigned staff and by developing and managing high-quality youth programs.

Responsibilities :

• Supervise staff, including hiring, onboarding, role-modeling, and coaching, scheduling and on-going development.
• Develop intentional relationships and maintain effective daily communication with participants and parents using the Y voice attributes.
• Create an environment that fosters safety through supervision and by role modeling safe behaviors.
• Work closely with the Director to ensure department operations are consistent with approved Leading Practices.
• Maintain program site equipment and required program records.
• Engage members to deepen their relationships in the Y cause.
• Actively participates in team meetings and committees as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree preferred : related graduate degree preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in related field.
• Excellent human relations skills and an ability to maintain position communication with staff and members.
• Ability to address and make solid decision in emergency situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including telephone etiquette and computer use.
• Prior experience of successful supervising of staff and volunteer preferred.

Schedule :

This is a full-time position at 40 hours weekly. Schedule requirements are our traditional business hours in addition to a willingness to work 10am-6pm on defined days.

Benefits :

Treasure Valley Family YMCA provides a progressive work environment with great benefits for qualifying full-time employees. Benefits include :

• 12% employer-funded retirement plan after two years of service with immediate vesting and ability to make additional contributions to retirement benefits through 403(b) savings plan.
• High quality and affordable benefits including health (75% employer paid for family) and dental insurance (50% employer-paid for family).
• Free use of YMCA facilities for immediate family.
• Generous paid-time off package, earning at the rate of 24 paid days off per year to start.

Welcoming and Inclusion :

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity.

The Y is a force for building bridges among all people regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.

How To Apply :

External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position please visit our website at www.

ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.

Previous YMCA staff may email their updated resume and cover letter to jobs@ymcatvidaho.org with the name of the job they are applying for in the subject line or apply through their existing UKG account.

Last updated : 2024-03-04