Youth Program Coordinator

Position: Youth Program Coordinator

Wage: $20.60 to $20.75 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location: Gordon Family YMCA, Sumner, WA

As a Youth Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing assistance to the Youth Program Director in coordinating, planning, and implementing programs and events that supports our youth programming. 

Qualifications:

• One to three years of direct experience in program area (preferred).
• Minimum of one year coordinating people or activities is preferred.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with varying ages and diverse populations.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of program specific safety and standards, latest trends and the ability to articulate and incorporate them.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Follow all set program standards, including area specific expectations and guidelines.
• Assist in the coordination of department and program events.
• Maintain positive communication and follow up with program participants.
• Effectively communicate program information and progress as relevant.
• Attend Center and Association staff trainings and meetings as required.
• Instruct classes as scheduled, and provide substitute instruction as needed.
• Lead program activities and trainings within the Center assigned.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Program Director and Department.
• Update and prepare program schedules, communication, and other necessary resources.
• Manage class registration functions as assigned.
• Assist with managing coverage and overall schedule to ensure positive program experience.
• Effectively engage and lead volunteers and staff to provide quality programming for participants.
• Cultivate positive relationships to influence a positive staff and volunteer experience.

Benefits:

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan