Coordinator - Sports-Enrichment

Metuchen-Edison Ymca; Metuchen (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Metuchen-Edison YMCA in Metuchen, NJ is seeking a Coordinator to oversee day-to-day operations of their department and to ensure a robust offerings of programs that support community needs.

The role emphasizes youth and teen programming, supervision of staff, rentals, leagues, scheduling, safety, and collaboration with leadership on budgets and fundraising.

Qualifications

• AA in related field or previous programming experience.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Experience in wellness, member services, or ASC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead youth and teen programming including sports, recreation, STEAM.
• Supervise day‑to‑day operations of assigned programs and track participation.
• Coordinate and oversee rentals supporting the branch and YMCA mission.
• Oversee leagues, registration, scheduling, and equipment needs.
• Coordinate budgets and assist with fundraising efforts.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Maintain certifications and training records for staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Supervisory leadership

Staff supervision

Education

AA in related field

Job description

Professional Metuchen, NJ, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

HOURS: 25-30hours

PAY ROTE: $20-$22/hourly DOE

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director, Senior Director, or the Director of Operations the Coordinator will oversee and coordinate the day-to-day operations and functions of their assigned department while ensuring the department has a robust, relevant offering of programs that support the community needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the development, implementation, promotion and leadership of quality youth and teen programming, including but not limited to sports, recreation, STEAM, and additional programs assigned.
• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day operation of assigned areas and programs that can include tracking of participation, outcomes, scheduling and usage of space.
• Coordinate and oversee rentals that support the branch and align with the Ys mission.
• Oversee leagues, registration, scheduling, and equipment needs to ensure leagues operate appropriately within the branch and support the YMCA mission.
• Ensure the Director/Senior Director or Branch Director of Operations up-to-date on operations and concerns.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures and policies are adhered to.
• Be the liaison between Director/Senior Director or Branch Director of Operation and department team.
• Lend support to YMCA events and be a department champion engaging staff in events and functions (ie: Healthy Kids Day, Halloween event, Branch Run, on-line classes, Chronic Disease programming, etc.).
• Work closely with the Director/Senior Director to ensure that budgets are executed and maintained.
• Ensure department is in compliance with YMCA standards, adhering to YMCA policies, guidelines and best practices and where applicable all staff are maintaining their certifications and training requirements.
• Conduct or be a key presenter at staff meetings.
• Work closely with Director/Senior Director as part of the Fund-Raising Team.
• In conjunction with Director/Senior Director regularly evaluate department needs to ensure department is operating effectively and efficiently.
• Complete all administrative functions in a timely, accurate manner; including but not limited to: staff paperwork, accident/incident reports, staff meeting notes, processing of ADP payroll, accurate and up-to-date records of current certifications and or staff certifications as required per assigned area.
• Perform daily department tasks and department functions as assigned by Director/Senior Director or as required for department. .
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Emulate the four core values of the YMCA to members and staff on a consistent basis.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, as well as relationship building skills.
• AA in related field or previous experience in programming
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong and proven background in the area of oversight (examples: Wellness, Member Service, ASC, etc.).
• Ability to supervise and lead staffteam.
• Departments may have specific requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIRIEMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal and reasonable amounts of walking, standing, bending, lifting, pushing pulling, reaching, reading, typing, for department specific areas.