Adventure Programs Coordinator

YMCA of Youngstown; North Springfield (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

The YMCA of Youngstown is seeking an Adventure Programs Coordinator to lead adventure activities across Rock Climbing, High and Low Ropes, Mountain Biking, and more. You will supervise facilitators, schedule, coach staff, and oversee safety and program delivery across Summer Camp and School Year programs.

This full-time role in North Springfield, PA offers housing, a salary of $32k-$34k, and opportunities to mentor staff, develop year-round programs, and uphold YMCA values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or significant and related life experience.
• Minimum two years’ experience directly leading a team.
• Willingness to obtain or currently certified in ARC and other adventure-related program certifications.
• Personal commitment to YMCA core values.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Attain required training within 90 days; CPR/O2/FA, New Staff Orientation, Child Abuse

Responsibilities

• Lead year-round programming and activities, including hosting groups and ensuring safety.
• Develop and maintain Adventure Program activities and facilities for year-round use.
• Support programming to develop Friendship, Achievement, and Belonging among campers and staff.
• Recruit, interview, and train new staff in line with Leadership Team expectations.
• Coach and model professional interactions with staff, campers, parents, and guests.
• Demonstrate Camp Fitch Core Values: Growth Mindset, Teamwork, Servant Leadership.
• Build relationships with participants and community inquiries in a timely, professional manner.
• Oversee Adventure Program activities and facilities to meet ACA and PA Amusement Ride standards.
• Mentor year-round program staff in Adventure elements; conduct in-services.
• Coach seasonal staff and evaluate activities to support year-round programming.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management

Diversity outreach

Communication

ARC certifications willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree or significant and related life experience

Job description

Location: North Springfield, PA

Job Id:378

# of Openings:1

Job Title: Adventure Programs Coordinator
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Status: Full Time
Grade: 6
Salary: $32,000 - $34,000
Housing: Provided
Reports to: Program Directors

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community
through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Program Coordinators are heavily
involved in the day-to-day program delivery in all our program modes by leading program facilitators
(coaching, scheduling, challenging, empowering), driving innovation, supporting a culture of safety,
and providing at-the-scene oversight of experiences for campers in all of our program modes including
Summer Camp and School Year Programs.
The Adventure Programs Coordinator will serve as Lead for all Adventure Programs (including but not
limited to Rock Climbing, High and Low Ropes, Mountain Biking, Trail Maintenance, and Team
Building). This position may also support Camp Fitch YMCA Adventure Trips Program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support year-round programming through Hosting groups, innovating and developingprograms, teaching and leading activities, Leader on Duty coverage, and logistical support.
• Develop and maintain all Adventure Program activities and facilities for year-round use.
• Evaluate and support year-round programming to drive our mission of developing Friendship,
• Achievement, and Belonging to build perseverance in campers and staff.
• Collaborate in the recruitment, interviewing, and training of new staff; adhering to all
• expectations developed by the Program Leadership Team.
• Coach and model appropriate interactions, adhering to all policies and procedures with staff,campers, parents, and guests.
• Model Camp Fitch Core Values: Growth Mindset, Teamwork, and Servant Leadership.
• Model relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Responds to all participants and community inquiries and complaints in a timely andprofessional manner.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS RELATED TO ADVENTURE PROGRAMS:

• Leads the supervision, maintenance, improvement, and inspection of all Adventure Programactivities and facilities to meet or exceed ACA and PA Amusement Ride standards.
• Train, mentor, and support year-round program staff with a focus on Adventure elements andactivities through site-specific in-services.
• Serves year-round programming by coaching and evaluating seasonal program staff atassigned activities.

YMCA COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Ys values within the organization and the community. Effectively
communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCAs efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective
systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leadership levels. Secures
resources and support for all philanthropic endeavors.
Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds
and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Serves as a community
leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance YMCA mission and goals.
Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources
for the development of others.
Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves
members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans.
Institutes sound accounting procedures, investment policies and financial controls. Assigns clear
accountabilityand ensures continuous improvement.
Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates
a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack
or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required
to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or significant and related life experience.
• Minimum two years’ experience directly leading a team.
• Willingness to obtain or currently certified in additional ARC and other adventure relatedprogram certifications.
• Personal commitment to YMCA core values.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segmentsof the community.
• Attain required training within 90 days; CPR/O2/FA, New Staff Orientation, Child Abuse

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands of the job, that include (but are not limited to) being on your feet andwalking for long periods of time on uneven terrain in all weather conditions (hot sun, ice andsnow, rain, wind, etc.), must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computerfor extended periods of time and be able to communicate using smart devices.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the abilityto adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with periods of high noise andauditory chaos.
• The working schedule may include holidays, weekends, evenings, overnight responsibilities,and off-site travel