Youth & Family Coordinator

Delivers excellent service to all families, guests, and program participants. Responds to family and guest needs,

promotes enrollment and programs and maintains cleanliness and organization of the work area.

• Associates's degree in related field or equivalent

• One to two years related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of youth and teen programs.

• Experience in leadership role for a Summer Day Camp preferred.

• Proven experience leading youth staff team such as Camp Counselors.

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.

• Required trainings within 60 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention, CPR/AED First Aid; Bloodborne Pathogens, New Employee Orientation

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

• Manages, directs and coordinates the school age child care programs for assigned location(s),

afterschool, family, outreach and summer camp programs.

• Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands program

within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.

• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed.

• Reviews and evaluates staff performance.

• Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.

• Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position.

• Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected. Supports and

budgets for healthy eating (HEPA) through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu

quality.

• Oversee and implement Outreach programs for the branch.

• Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.

• Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical

environment supports healthy living.

• Develops and maintains relationships with school administration, parent groups and other

organizations and agencies related to assigned programs.

• Responds to all parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.

• Provides staff leadership for annual fund raising campaign and committees as assigned.

• Maintains proper records/department files.

• Organizes family events for the members of the La Porte County Family YMCA

• Organizes special events for parents.

• Assists in YMCA fund raising activities.

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and

fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.

Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds

rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm

in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative

to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies

tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports

all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for

members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to

change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and

limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to

perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Full time benefits include Paid-Time-Off (PTO), Health/Vision/Dental Insurance, Free Family Membership, Flexible Schedules, Growth and Development opportunities