Family Life Programs Designer

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

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.