Youth Development Coordinator - Litehouse/Sandpoint

YMCA of The Inland Northwest • Sandpoint, ID

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About The Position

The Youth Development Coordinator supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the supervision of the Youth Development Director, this position oversees the daily operations of Child Watch, Youth Enrichment Programs, and the Family Activity Center, providing exemplary service and a welcoming environment for youth and families. The coordinator serves as the point person during operating hours, addresses staff and member concerns, supervises staff, and reinforces policies professionally and courteously.

The role includes ensuring safe, developmentally appropriate activities and program practices; recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, and retaining staff; maintaining attendance records, supplies, and equipment; and communicating with families about children’s participation and behavior. The coordinator also assists the Youth Development Director with events and scheduling, participates in staff meetings and committees, and promotes the YMCA in the community. For the North Branch position only, the coordinator also oversees the Association’s Safe Sitter Program; those additional responsibilities are compensated through additional work hours and do not affect base pay or title.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and build positive, authentic relationships with staff, parents, and children.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills and experience with standard business software.
• Complete YMCA program-specific trainings upon hire.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Nice To Haves

• Management and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct the operations of Child Watch, Youth Enrichment Programs, and the Family Activity Center, ensuring proper procedures and exceptional service.
• Develop innovative programs for youth and families and support continuous program improvement.
• Ensure programs are mission-driven, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with YMCA goals and standards.
• Ensure youth safety and supervision, and lead developmentally appropriate activities.
• Recruit and hire program staff; maintain staff training and development; review and evaluate performance; and develop strategies to motivate and retain staff.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels for regular shifts and substitute coverage.
• Maintain accurate and complete participant attendance logs and support positive participant engagement.
• Ensure programs have adequate supplies, maintain equipment, and recommend repairs.
• Assist the Youth Development Director with planning and executing special events, activities, and scheduling.
• Know, review, and apply safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies and procedures, responding to emergencies according to YMCA protocol.
• Participate in assigned committees and regular staff meetings, and promote the YMCA in the local community.
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with families about children’s participation, behavior, and related topics, and connect families to the YMCA.
• Address member and staff concerns, provide exceptional service, and elevate issues to the Youth Development Director as appropriate.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned in support of YMCA mission and goals.
• For the North Branch position only, oversee the Association’s Safe Sitter Program.

Benefits

• Free individual YMCA membership for employees working fewer than 19 hours per week, with YMCA program discounts available.
• Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.
• Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while the employee is on site and working.
• Flexible schedules.
• Retirement plan with an 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service, provided at least 1,000 hours are worked in each anniversary year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed