Youth Site Coordinator - Daniel K. Inouye Elementary

YMCA of Honolulu • Wahiawa, HI

9d • $21 - $27

About The Position

The Youth Site Coordinator is directly supervised by the Youth Director and provides a safe, caring, and enriching environment for children enrolled in YMCA Childcare Programs. The role oversees the YMCA School Age Childcare and DOE A+ Afterschool Programs, ensuring compliance with standards, policies, and procedures established by the YMCA of Honolulu, DOE, and other associated agencies. The coordinator supports program operations, supervises participants and staff, develops engaging activities, and helps maintain positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and partner organizations.

Requirements

• Be at least 20 years of age.
• Understand youth work, working with school-age children, group management, and group work.
• Demonstrate the ability to supervise and manage school-age childcare programs.
• Demonstrate the ability to train, develop, supervise, and evaluate Youth Leaders and Aides.
• Ensure the safety, health, and welfare of childcare program participants and staff.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and be organized and able to multitask.
• Lead by example and model professionalism and competency for peers and employees.
• Provide positive role modeling in interactions with participants and others associated with the program.
• Meet program goals and expectations described in the Youth Program Policies and Procedures Handbook.
• Be reliable and dependable.
• Work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing and planning needs.
• Exercise mature judgment and sound decision-making.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Successfully complete a comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks.
• Complete mandatory Praesidium training and uphold professional boundaries and child-protection responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or two years of college coursework, in recreation, education, social work, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist Youth Directors with program operations and participant supervision in accordance with program policies and standard operating procedures.
• Research and develop creative programs, workshops, and activities focused on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
• Communicate professionally and consistently with participants, parents, coworkers, and program contacts, including DOE and DHS.
• Model respect and understanding, respond sensitively to children's needs, and guide participants toward positive youth development.
• Promote a positive work and learning environment for staff and participants.
• Lead Youth Leaders, Aides, and Volunteers, providing support and opportunities for training, growth, and leadership development.
• Schedule and secure appropriate staff coverage and communicate staffing challenges to the Program Director.
• Follow dress code guidelines and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Receive constructive criticism, suggestions, and guidance from leadership and other staff.
• Ensure staff and participants respect facilities and property and follow applicable rules and expectations.
• Maintain facilities, equipment, and supplies in good, organized, and clean condition.
• Assist with marketing and distributing program information.
• Assume responsibility for facilities, equipment, and supplies used by the program.
• Assist with the YMCA of Honolulu's Annual Campaign.
• Exemplify the core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Attend general and site-specific staff meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Youth Director and/or Program Executive.

Benefits

• Free Y membership with employment.
• Referral bonuses, paid as cash or Y credit, for referring a new hire.
• Up to 60% discounts for employees, family members, and siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree