Y-Quest Coordinator, Davidson County

Pay Range: Starts at $22.00 an hour (depending on experience)

Position Summary:  Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Middle TN, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the Y-Quest Specialist, the Y-Quest Coordinator is responsible for the administration, operation, and success of the middle school programming in Davidson County.  Y-CAP’s Middle School Program (Y-Quest) offers a fun, welcoming space after school Monday through Thursday. Students learn the skills, knowledge, and mindsets they need to handle strong emotions, better understand and connect with their peers, and avoid and resolve conflicts. S/he will assist with the development of quality programs and provide supervision and guidance to program staff to ensure all specific duties are carried out successfully.  S/he will serve as a positive role model, while assisting to maintain community relations, expense control and participant outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility

Models and puts into practice behavior that supports Diversity and Inclusion.

Ensure the safety of all children at all times; know, understand, train & execute all program policies & emergency procedures associated w/ the program

Facilitate and oversee Y-CAP after school, summer camp programming, and staffing, implement curriculum; ensure all program schedules are completed satisfactorily in a timely manner; comply with the program schedule, arriving to work daily on time and working as a flexible team player

Ensure that each site is staffed to meet the grant requirements for employee-to-child ratio by recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training staff.

Develop and maintain partnerships within the community, including with but not limited to: Metro Nashville Public Schools, Nashville After School Alliance, and Enhancement Partners

Attend all NAZA required meetings and trainings

Lead and engage a group of children in activities either inside or outside program areas and during transition times

Coordinate service learning opportunities

Build relationships with parents in order to be a resource and support system and communicate with parents and address parent concerns in a timely manner

Track Y-CAP attendance, intake forms and report data through online data management software, Salesforce and Apricot

Coordinate transportation for students if needed

Assist with the various administrative tasks, coordinate payroll process and complete all necessary reports; take inventory of and help purchase necessary supplies

Actively participate in the Annual Giving Campaign / center fundraising events to raise awareness and ongoing financial support for YCAP and outreach programs

Coordinate volunteers to assist in program lessons, meal program, and outreach events

Continued development for Standard Operating Procedures

Communicate programmatic events, schedules, and offerings to Y-CAP staff

Carry out special projects and events as assigned by leadership

QUALIFICATIONS:

Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA

An enthusiastic personality with the desire to serve members, volunteers, guests, participants and staff to create a culture of service within our programs

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

Must present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative

Experience implementing an SEL curriculum preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software programs, as well as the ability to use most office equipment is required

Experience working with school aged students

Must be highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks

Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information

Skilled in problem-solving and able to take initiative

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings

Minimum 21 years of age

Experience working with school aged students

Valid Driver’s License

Able to travel to offsite program locations

Ability to inspire and motivate staff members.

Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills

F Endorsement (preferred)

Education Requirements (at least one of the following):

Bachelor’s Degree in related field with 1 year of experience in youth development

Bachelor’s Degree in unrelated field with 2 years of experience in youth development

High School Diploma with 4 years of experience in youth development

Certifications Required Post-Hire:

Before start of 1st shift: New Hire Orientation training

Within 30 days of hire: CPR Pro/ First Aid/ AED 

Within six months of hire: Complete course training and Certify in Adult Mental Health First Aid USA from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing

Must maintain annual training requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand; walk on uneven surfaces; sit; handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. The employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level is usually minimal to moderate.