Teen Programs Lead & Youth Development Coach

ymcapkccareers; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal YMCA membership

YMCA360 virtual streaming membership

Flexible scheduling around school

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Professional training opportunities

20% discount on YMCA programs

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Teen Program Coordinator to join our team in Gig Harbor, WA. This part-time role supports Teen Program Directors with planning, organizing, and delivering YMCA teen programs at the Tom Taylor Family YMCA.

You will assist with staff interviews, develop lesson plans, and contribute new programming ideas while mentoring instructors and teens to maintain high quality, safe, and engaging activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent (preferred).
• 1–2 years related experience coordinating people or activities (preferred).
• Ability to use computer and typical business software and office machines.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with teens and diverse populations.
• Demonstrated skills in customer service, public relations, organizational skills, communications, supervision, and file maintenance.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications (preferred).
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with WA State Fair Chance Act).
• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• You are able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning part time staff interviews, events, trainings, and meetings.
• Create lesson plans and curriculum to maintain quality programming.
• Provide resources and new programming ideas for Late Nite, teen events and programs.
• Provide support in the leadership, recognition, and mentoring to all instructors and teens in programming.
• Visit classes to maintain high quality operations to include safety, progress and fun.
• Provide support and assistance related to working with teen’s behaviors and interests.
• Assist with staff and program evaluations keeping director informed of program success and areas in need of improvement.

Job description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Teen Program Coordinator to join our team in Gig Harbor, WA. This part-time role supports Teen Program Directors with planning, organizing, and delivering YMCA teen programs at the Tom Taylor Family YMCA.

You will assist with staff interviews, develop lesson plans, and contribute new programming ideas while mentoring instructors and teens to maintain high quality, safe, and engaging activities.