Adaptive Programs Lead: Community Partnerships & Growth

YMCA of South Palm Beach County; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of South Palm Beach County seeks an Adaptive Programs Coordinator to provide visionary leadership for adaptive Afterschool, Summer Camp, Holiday Camp, and future initiatives across South Palm Beach County.

You will develop innovative programs, mentor staff, and expand inclusive opportunities for children and teens with diverse abilities while building community partnerships and supporting fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; equivalent education considered.
• Experience with children, teens, or adults with diverse abilities preferred.
• Valid Florida driver's license meeting YMCA driving standards.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, or ability to obtain within required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Lead Adaptive Afterschool, Summer Camp, Holiday Camp, and future adaptive programming.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, mentor, coach, supervise, and evaluate staff and volunteers.
• Build meaningful relationships with participants, parents, caregivers, and community partners.
• Ensure compliance with YMCA, DCF, transportation, and risk management standards.
• Coordinate transportation, field trips, and special events.
• Develop new adaptive recreation, educational, wellness, and life-skills programs.
• Evaluate programs using enrollment trends and outcomes to drive improvement.
• Support grant applications and fundraising initiatives with data and stories.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Customer service

Patience

Organizational

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

AED certification

Job description

YMCA of South Palm Beach County seeks an Adaptive Programs Coordinator to provide visionary leadership for adaptive Afterschool, Summer Camp, Holiday Camp, and future initiatives across South Palm Beach County.

You will develop innovative programs, mentor staff, and expand inclusive opportunities for children and teens with diverse abilities while building community partnerships and supporting fundraising efforts.