Youth Development Coordinator

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 the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the supervision of the Youth Development Director, this position oversees daily operations of Child Watch, Youth Enrichment Programs, and the Family Activity Center, and provides courteous, exemplary service to members and families. The coordinator serves as the point person during operating hours, supervises staff, addresses staff and member concerns, and reinforces policies professionally.

The role develops and improves programs for youth and families, ensures programming is mission-driven and developmentally appropriate, and maintains a safe and engaging environment. It also includes staff recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, and retention; attendance and supply management; event and schedule support; applying safety and child abuse prevention procedures; and ongoing communication with families. The position may include work at multiple locations. For the North Branch, the coordinator additionally oversees the Association’s Safe Sitter Program. These 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.
• 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 training upon hire.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people across 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 procedures are followed and service is exceptional.
• Develop innovative programs for youth and families and continually improve programming.
• Ensure programs are mission-driven, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with YMCA goals and standards.
• Provide for youth safety and supervision and lead developmentally appropriate activities.
• Recruit and hire program staff; maintain training and development; review and evaluate performance; develop staff motivation and retention strategies; and ensure appropriate regular and substitute staffing.
• Maintain accurate and complete participant attendance logs and support positive participant engagement.
• Ensure programs have adequate operating supplies, maintain equipment, and recommend repairs.
• Assist the Youth Development Director with planning and carrying out special events, activities, and scheduling.
• Know, review, and apply safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies and procedures; respond to emergencies according to YMCA protocol.
• Participate on assigned committees, attend regular staff meetings, and promote the YMCA in the local community.
• Communicate with families about children’s participation, behavior, and related topics, and connect families to the YMCA.
• Address member and staff concerns, provide exceptional member service, and elevate issues to the Youth Development Director as appropriate.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of YMCA goals and mission.
• For the North Branch only, oversee the Association’s Safe Sitter Program.

Benefits

• Free individual YMCA membership for employees working fewer than 19 hours per week; YMCA program discounts are 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, subject to working at least 1,000 hours in each anniversary year.

What This Job Offers

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