Family Life Coordinator -- Pelham YMCA

Ymca; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

50% discounts on YMCA programs

Flexible scheduling

Professional growth opportunities

Mission-driven organization

Job summary

The YMCA is seeking a creative Family Life Coordinator to blend direct childcare with planning engaging programs. You’ll supervise Childwatch, build a monthly activity calendar, and bring holidays and themes to life with prepared materials and decorations.

You’ll help develop youth enrichment activities, support onboarding and trainings, and keep spaces organized while partnering with staff and volunteers to deliver well‑structured Family Life events year round.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to independently plan and follow through on activities and projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff while taking initiative when needed.
• Dependable and able to balance direct childcare duties with planning and administrative work.
• Must meet YMCA requirements for working with children, including trainings and background screening.

Responsibilities

• Supervise in Childwatch and create a welcoming, safe environment.
• Build and maintain a monthly Childwatch activity calendar with crafts, games, and seasonal fun.
• Prepare materials, decorate, and set the scene for holidays and themes.
• Plan, prep, set up, run, and clean up Family Life events and activities.
• Help develop and deliver youth enrichment programs and lesson materials.
• Support Childwatch staff through onboarding, coaching, and trainings.
• Keep supplies organized and flag restocking or purchasing needs.
• Build relationships with children, families, staff, and volunteers, representing the Y's mission.

Skills

Experience with children

Family engagement

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Dependability

Job description

Bring Families Together — Become Our Family Life CoordinatorThe YMCA is looking for a creative, organized, and dependable Family Life Coordinator to help make Childwatch and Family Life programming something kids and families genuinely look forward to. This is a hands-on role that blends direct childcare with the fun part — planning, prepping, and bringing engaging experiences to life.What You'll Be DoingWork approximately 20 hours per week in Childwatch ratio, providing active supervision in a safe, welcoming, and engaging environmentBuild and maintain a monthly Childwatch activity calendar filled with crafts, themed days, games, and seasonal fun — then make sure it actually happensPrepare materials, decorate, and set the scene for holidays, themes, and special activitiesPlan, prep, set up, run, and clean up Family Life and special eventsHelp develop and deliver youth enrichment programs, including activities, lesson materials, and organized program spacesSupport Childwatch staff through onboarding, coaching, and in-service trainingsKeep supplies, storage, and program spaces organized, and flag restocking or purchasing needsBuild positive relationships with children, families, staff, and volunteers, and represent the Y's mission in every interactionWhy This Job Is a Great FitIf you love variety — hands-on time with kids balanced with the creative freedom to plan and build programs from the ground up — this role gives you both. You'll get to see your ideas come to life, from calendar to craft table, while being part of a team that genuinely values youth development.Perks & BenefitsFree YMCA membership for you and eligible household members50% discounts on many YMCA programs, including swim lessons, youth sports, childcare, camps, and moreFlexible scheduling to help balance work, school, and lifeOpportunities for professional growth and advancement within the YMCAWork for a mission-driven organization that invests in its employees and communityWhat We're Looking ForSomeone who's creative, energetic, and comfortable dreaming up activities for kids of all ages — and who's just as comfortable following through on the details as coming up with the ideas.RequirementsExperience working with children and families preferredStrong organizational, communication, and time-management skillsAbility to independently plan and follow through on activities and projectsAbility to work collaboratively with staff while taking initiative when neededDependable and able to balance direct childcare duties with planning and administrative workMust meet all YMCA requirements for working with children, including required trainings, certifications, and background screeningExpectationsFollow all YMCA Childwatch policies, procedures, safety standards, and staff-to-child ratiosCommunicate concerns, staffing needs, safety issues, or program challenges promptly to the Youth & Sports DirectorModel professionalism, teamwork, and excellent member serviceStay flexible in supporting Childwatch, Family Life, enrichment programs, and other Youth Development initiatives as needs ariseAttend required meetings and trainingsWhat Success Looks LikeA successful Family Life Coordinator makes Childwatch more than a supervised space — it becomes an engaging, intentional experience for children and families. You'll take ownership of the activity calendar, follow through on planned programming, support your fellow staff, and help deliver well-organized Family Life events and enrichment programs all year long.More Than Just a JobThis role is about more than checking boxes on a calendar — it's about creating moments that make families feel seen, welcomed, and cared for. Every craft, game, and event you plan helps build a stronger, more connected community.Apply TodayReady to bring energy, creativity, and heart to our Family Life team? Apply today and help us build experiences kids and families won't forget.