Glens Falls Program Coordinator (Full-time)

Saratoga Regional YMCA; City of Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Free YMCA Membership

Health and Wellness Programs

Community Impact

Collaborative Environment

Job summary

The Saratoga Regional YMCA is seeking a Program Coordinator in Glens Falls, NY. This full-time role reports to the Branch Executive Director and helps develop, deliver, and promote high-quality programs across youth and adult sports, STEM, arts, family programs, and revenue initiatives.

The coordinator ensures alignment with the YMCA mission and association standards while driving participation and revenue.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Youth/Sports and Child Care.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a child care or sports related field preferred.
• Experience in staff supervision and leadership to groups.

Responsibilities

• Support development, delivery, and expansion of high-quality programs.
• Assist with staff onboarding, training, and lesson planning.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and risk management.
• Maintain program data, schedules, registrations, and evaluations.
• Support program engagement, marketing, and community outreach.

Skills

Youth/Sports experience

Child Care experience

Staff supervision

Leadership

Recruitment & training

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in child care or sports related field

Job description

Description

Full-time job opportunity!

Pay range: $20.88-$22.81

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Coordinator reports to the Branch Executive Director with functional oversight from the Association Senior Program Director. Working collaboratively, they support the development, delivery, and promotion of high-quality programs across areas such as youth and adult sports, STEM, arts, family programming, and other revenue-generating initiatives. The role ensures programs align with the YMCA mission, association standards, branch goals, and community needs while driving participation and revenue.

The SRYMCA offers competitive benefits to all full-time staff including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage.
• Life Insurance (Paid 100% by the SRYMCA).
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance (Paid 100% by the SRYMCA).
• FREE association-wide family membership.
• 401(a) and 403(b) retirement accounts.
• All eligible employees receive the SRYMCA’s retirement contribution of 12% of their biweekly gross earnings.
• Discounts on childcare services, including summer camp.
• 20% discount on program classes for the employee and dependents (subject to availability during regular registration periods).
• 40% discount on childcare services and Day Camps (limited number of discounted slots may be available, depending on enrollments).

JOB PERKS:

• Competitive Pay: We believe in recognizing talent and dedication. Our compensation packages are designed to be competitive within the industry, rewarding your skills and experience.
• Community Impact: The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in your community.
• Free YMCA Membership: Enjoy unlimited access to all SRY facilities, encouraging you to lead a healthy and active life.
• Health and Wellness Programs: Participate in fitness classes, workshops, and wellness initiatives.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team committed to promoting health & wellness both physically and spiritually.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Program Quality & Implementation

• Support the development, delivery, and expansion of high-quality, mission-driven programs aligned with branch and association goals.
• Help ensure consistent program quality, effective resource use, and session-based activities that promote skill progression.

2. Staff Onboarding, Training & Lesson Support

• Support staff onboarding, training, lesson planning, and daily program delivery.
• Reinforce program standards, safety expectations, and service excellence.
• Assist with staff meetings to share updates and address challenges.

3. Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

• Assist with compliance to all safety, regulatory, and YMCA policies.
• Support safety training, emergency procedures, incident reporting, and equipment readiness.

4. Systems, Data Entry & Program Administration

• Maintain accurate program builds, registrations, schedules, rosters, and participation data.
• Support program setup, payroll reporting, evaluations, and participant feedback.

5. Program Engagement & Organizational Support

• Support program and membership growth through marketing, engagement, and customer service.
• Build positive relationships with participants, families, staff, and volunteers.
• Assist with special events, fundraising, and regular program review meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in Youth/Sports and Child Care
• Bachelor’s Degree in a child care or sports related field preferred.
• Experience in staff supervision, committees and in providing leadership to groups.
• Ability to recruit, train, schedule, supervise and motivate staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Detail-oriented with problem solving skills. Demonstrated experience setting and managing priorities.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills; possess a passion for member service, building and maintaining a culture of member service excellence.

We’re proud to be recognized as a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace, a national honor awarded based entirely on employee feedback. This recognition reflects our supportive, people-first culture and the passionate team that makes the Y such a special place to work.

The SRYMCA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.