Program Coordinator

YMC; North Colebrook (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Post University Tuition Discount

FREE YMCA Membership

Childcare Discounts

Program Discounts

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Generous Retirement Savings

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FREE SNOO Rental

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Hartford is seeking a Youth Development Coordinator to oversee youth sports and development programming at the branch under the Youth Development Director. The role involves developing curricula, scheduling, training part-time staff, and delivering direct instruction to participants.

You will engage families, collaborate with schools and community partners, and help expand access to programs while upholding YMCA values and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive, professional role model for youth participating in YMCA programs.
• Oversee youth sports and youth development program planning, curriculum development, scheduling, registration, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide timely, clear, and professional communication to participants and families before and during programs; share relevant program updates with branch and Association staff.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with parents, caregivers, and members to develop high-quality programs aligned with the YMCA’s mission and core values.
• Identify opportunities to collaborate with local schools, community organizations, and other partners to expand access to facilities, services, and programming.
• Explore new program opportunities and potential funding sources to support youth development initiatives.
• Provide friendly, courteous, and responsive service while building positive professional relationships with participants, families, staff, partner organizations, and the community.
• Promote and maintain a safe, clean, welcoming, and inclusive environment for participants, staff, and visitors.
• Attend branch and Association meetings as assigned or requested.
• Maintain current knowledge of YMCA policies and procedures, risk management standards, safety practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Supervise, schedule, train, and support part-time program staff, and provide direct instruction as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Colebrook, CT, US

YMCA of Greater hartford Job Description

Job Title: Youth Development Coordinator

FLSA Status:

Primary Department: Youth Development

Reports to: Youth Development Director

The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Youth Development Director, the Youth Development Coordinator oversees youth sports and youth development programming at the branch. This position develops and implements engaging, age-appropriate program curricula and is responsible for supervising, scheduling, and training part-time staff, as well as providing direct program instruction. The Coordinator supports high-quality programming that reflects the YMCA’s mission, values, and commitment to youth development.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values come to life through our culture. We are welcoming and open to all; genuine in valuing individuality; hopeful in believing in each person’s potential; nurturing in supporting personal growth; and determined in our commitment to strengthening the communities we serve.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Serve as a positive, professional role model for youth participating in YMCA programs.

2. Oversee youth sports and youth development program planning, curriculum development, scheduling, registration, implementation, and evaluation.

3. Provide timely, clear, and professional communication to participants and families before and during programs; share relevant program updates with branch and Association staff.

4. Build and maintain strong relationships with parents, caregivers, and members to develop high-quality programs aligned with the YMCA’s mission and core values.

5. Identify opportunities to collaborate with local schools, community organizations, and other partners to expand access to facilities, services, and programming.

6. Explore new program opportunities and potential funding sources to support youth development initiatives.

7. Provide friendly, courteous, and responsive service while building positive professional relationships with participants, families, staff, partner organizations, and the community.

8. Promote and maintain a safe, clean, welcoming, and inclusive environment for participants, staff, and visitors.

9. Attend branch and Association meetings as assigned or requested.

10. Maintain current knowledge of YMCA policies and procedures, risk management standards, safety practices, and applicable laws and regulations.

11. Supervise, schedule, train, and support part-time program staff, and provide direct instruction as needed.

12. Perform other related duties as assigned.

GHYMCA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,000 per year.
• Post University Tuition Discount: 50% off tuition.
• FREE YMCA Membership: Valued at $750 annually.
• Childcare Discounts: Available to eligible employees; discounts vary by full-time or part-time status.
• Program Discounts: Savings on swim lessons, summer camp, sports, and other YMCA programs.
• Paid Time Off: Available to eligible employees.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Available to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week. The YMCA covers 90% of employee medical premiums for eligible high-deductible health plans.
• Generous Retirement Savings: The YMCA contributes 12% of gross pay for eligible full-time and part-time employees after two years of service, provided they work at least 1,000 hours annually (approximately 20 hours per week).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential counseling, services, and resources.
• FREE SNOO Rental: Six-month rental for expecting parents working 20 or more hours per week.