YMCA of Springfield-posted 6 months ago
$20 - $22/Yr
Part-time • Entry Level
Springfield, IL

Join the YMCA as the STRIDE Coordinator and manage our afterschool program that coaches boys to grow emotionally, socially, and physically through character-building and running. POSITION SUMMARY: STRIDE stands for Success Teamwork Inspiration Determination Excellence. The STRIDE Program Coordinator is responsible for managing, developing, and growing STRIDE, a Spring and Fall after-school character development and running program for boys in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. This role involves recruiting school sites and volunteer coaches, training coaches, planning and implementing curriculum, and managing the two 5K runs at the end of each season. OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you. CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPECTATIONS: Display a friendly, helpful, and positive disposition. Provide customer service that is thorough, timely, organized, and accurate. Help ensure the Y is meeting member and participant needs by utilizing good listening skills, attentiveness, objectivity, and patience in all situations. Place members and participants as the first and highest priority, showing kindness and compassion at all times. Demonstrates the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through all daily activities and responsibilities.

  • Recruit school sites to host STRIDE Programs
  • Recruit and train volunteer coaches to run school site STRIDE programs
  • Work together with manager to develop local STRIDE sponsors
  • Develop and implement curriculum that teaches character development topics using running and exercises as a teaching vehicle.
  • Order and stock all STRIDE sites with program materials
  • Organize and coordinate two 5K run events as finale to each season with local Girls On the Run chapter
  • Work with manager to create a STRIDE franchise model
  • Develop strategies and tactics to meet STRIDE enrollment goals
  • Foster a positive and inclusive environment for all coaches and runners
  • Give STRIDE presentations to prospective schools/students
  • Ensure STRIDE is available to students in all economic areas
  • Recruit, train, and mentor volunteer coaches.
  • Ensure volunteers are well-prepared to lead sessions and support participants.
  • Maintain regular communication with volunteers to address any issues or needs.
  • Maintain accurate records of runners registration and payments
  • Handle payment communications with parents and guardians.
  • Communicate and manage financial assistance for those runners who need aid
  • Manage the program budget and ensure resources are used effectively.
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, Sports Management, Youth Development, or a related field.
  • Experience working with youth, preferably in a sport, coaching or educational setting.
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Passion for youth development and promoting healthy lifestyles.
  • Have leadership competencies in the identified key areas.
  • Ability to learn quickly.
  • Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and a professional approach.
  • Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, social, economics, etc.).
  • Ability to complete all required trainings within 60 days of employment, including but not limited to CPR, first aid, Living Our Cause, DCFS Mandated Report, IL Gateway Registry Modules and to maintain these certifications as current as outlined by regulations or requirements.
  • Experience in running or coaching running programs.
  • Knowledge of character development and youth mentoring principles.
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