Afterschool Program Coordinator - McDowell Horizons - FT

YMCA of Western North Carolina • Asheville, NC

12d • $19 - $24 • Hybrid

About The Position

The YMCA of Western North Carolina is seeking an Afterschool Program Coordinator for its McDowell Horizons program. This full-time role involves leading the Out-of-School Time (OST) program at an assigned facility, which may vary by day. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, supervision of participants, collaboration with staff and community partners, and ensuring compliance with YMCA, state, and federal regulations. The position requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to the YMCA's mission and values. Hours vary seasonally, with up to 40 hours per week during summer camp and school breaks, and up to 29 hours per week during after-school programming.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have at least a High School Diploma.
• Must, within 120 days of employment, obtain and maintain a level 4 or higher certification on the NC School-Age Professional Scale, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience working with youth in an educational or recreational setting, including at least 1 year in an administrative or leadership supervisory capacity, with demonstrated decision making ability.
• Must be able to get mini-bus certification.
• Must possess oral, auditory, and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults.
• Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software.
• Requires strong organizational skills, prioritization of workloads in order to meet deadlines, as well as detail orientation and conscientiousness.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, public relations, and communications skills.
• Must be able to stand and/or be active for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds.
• Must be able to clearly see, hear, and speak.
• Must be able to solve, reason, make decisions, and use sound judgment when distracted by noise and activity.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree related to youth development, recreation, or education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the out-of-school-time program.
• Provide daily supervision and activities for a group of program participants (middle-school).
• Collaborate with the Youth Services Directors to ensure that all program activities are planned and implemented in compliance with all required policies of the YMCA of Western North Carolina, state, and federal regulations.
• Create, complete, review, update, revise, store, and maintain records as required.
• Provide orientation and ongoing support for program staff, including group leaders, tutors, and volunteers.
• Coordinate with the school’s administration, teachers, and other community partners to successfully implement the program and meet participants' needs.
• Regularly assess program supplies, venues, and staffing, and collaborate with Youth Services Directors to address identified issues.
• Plan and implement meaningful opportunities for parent, family, and community engagement with the YMCA program on a regular basis.
• Parent Communication through daily check-ins and monthly newsletters.
• Follow established protocols to coordinate incident and emergency response.
• Utilize standard business software systems (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams; Daxko Operations and Attendance Tracker), and hardware systems (laptops, printers, smartphones, 2-way radios) to accomplish daily administrative and operational tasks.
• Supports service line/department in actively working toward association-level objectives, as measured by identified goals/KPIs.
• Participates in the budgeting process within their service line/department and serves as a good steward of association resources.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• group life insurance
• long-term disability paid by the Y
• short-term disability, term life insurance and dependent life insurance is available for purchase
• generous paid time off
• retirement plan with employer contribution of 12% of salary (subject to eligibility requirements)
• free YMCA membership
• free afterschool childcare
• summer day camp and program discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED