Youth Site Coordinator - Ahuimanu Elementary School

YMCA of Honolulu • Kaneohe, HI

6h • $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, staff development, participant safety, and positive youth development.

Requirements

• At least 20 years of age.
• Understanding of youth work, working with school-age children, group management, and group work.
• Ability to provide overall supervision and management of school-age childcare programs.
• Ability to train, develop, supervise, and evaluate Youth Leaders and Aides.
• Ability to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of childcare program participants and staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills; well organized and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to lead by example and model professionalism and competency for peers and employees.
• Ability to supervise participants and provide positive role modeling in interactions with participants and others associated with the program.
• Ability to meet goals and expectations outlined in the Youth Program Policies and Procedures Handbook.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing and planning needs.
• Mature judgment and sound decision-making.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to 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-abuse prevention and reporting 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 overall program operations and participant supervision in accordance with program policies and standard operating procedures.
• Research and develop creative programs, workshops, and activities that support Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
• Communicate professionally and consistently with participants, parents, coworkers, and program contacts, including DOE and DHS representatives.
• Serve as a respectful, understanding role model, respond sensitively to each child’s needs, and guide participants toward positive youth development.
• Create a positive work and learning environment that encourages effort, communication, and camaraderie.
• 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.
• Remain open to 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 site facilities, equipment, and supplies in good, organized, and clean condition, and assume responsibility for resources used by the program.
• Assist with marketing and distributing program information.
• 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 YMCA membership with employment.
• Referral bonuses for referring a new hire, payable as cash or YMCA credit.
• Up to 60% discounts for employees, family members, and siblings on YMCA programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.

What This Job Offers

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