Program Coordinator - Y Achievers

Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others?
We are looking for our Program Coordinator- Y Achievers to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community.

Some rewards for joining our team:

Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!

Flexible work schedule. Opening shifts available for the early bird!

Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs

Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed for this job as our Program Coordinator - Y Achievers:

18+ years of age

HS Diploma or equivalent work experience

1+ years of experience in working with youth, ages 13-19

Desire and ability to learn tasks as assigned

Exhibit strong leadership and organizational skills; possess a passion for member service, building and maintaining a culture of member service excellence

The responsibilities we will trust you as our Program Coordinator - Y Achievers:

Conduct Teen Leadership programs of Achievers, Youth & Government, and Model UN in accordance with YMCA program standards

Provide a safe environment that allows participants to learn YMCA programs

Encourage and support staff volunteers to provide programming

Reinforce the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through example and recognition of participant displays of character

Implements curriculum within the established guidelines

Maintains communication with participants and engaged parents

Support the Regional Teen Leader and Sports Camp Leader with registration information, attendance, and other functions

Attend staff meetings and training as required while also providing support or leadership to Operations staff on teen related topics and issues

Assist with the recruitment of participants and building relationships with local schools or organizations that will increase student participation

Oversee the safety and location of all the teens in programming both at the Branch or Off-Site

Maintain sensitivity and patience with teens while also always maintaining confidentiality

Maintain and monitor enrollment and participation in programs to ensure recruitment and engagement goals are met

Meet the standards of implementation of activities that foster creativity, leadership competency building, and service learning

Serve as Advisor for YMCA Civic Engagement Conferences, Teen Summits, College Tours, Service-Learning Projects, and other community events

Work with the Branch Sports and Camp Leader and their leaderships teams to coordinate service delivery of other teen programming or special events as needed or in response to teen demand

Participate in Branch Team meetings or huddles and report out on teen attendance, events, concerns, and also seek opportunities for inter-departmental collaboration that results in quality programming for Teens

Create a designated space or time for teens to socialize, engage, and exchange ideas with each other

Available to work nights and weekends

What you can expect:

Support from an amazing leadership team

Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA

Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me- we want to meet you!
Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.