Teen REACH Coordinator

Greater Peoria Family YMCA; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Membership

Discounted Programs

CPR/First Aid Training

Retirement benefit

Paid leave

Training & advancement

Meaningful work

Job summary

Greater Peoria Family YMCA is seeking a Teen REACH Coordinator to lead youth programs, family services, and program administration. You will develop structured teen and family programming, oversee budgets, and collaborate with schools and community partners to expand services and engagement.

Your role includes recruiting and developing staff and volunteers, ensuring program quality, safety, and compliance, and delivering a high-impact curriculum with strong emphasis on youth development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of related experience (e.g., supervisor or coordinator of programs).
• Minimum age of 21.
• Experience working in a Y (or similar) membership organization.
• Proven results in increasing program quality and growth through exceptional planning and organizational skills.
• Must obtain within 30 days of employment and then maintain current certifications in CPR/AED Basic Life Support, First Aid and Oxygen Administration

Responsibilities

• Lead teen outreach programs and manage program budgets to meet fiscal objectives.
• Ensure programs meet community needs by supervising activities and expanding services.
• Recruit, hire, and develop staff and volunteers; provide onboarding and training.
• Develop structured programming for teens and families, including workshops and family engagement events.
• Build partnerships with staff, parents, schools and community organizations to maximize impact.
• Lead mobile or community-based outreach programming in partnership with local organizations.

Skills

Program management

Budget management

Staff supervision

Community outreach

Planning & organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

The Teen REACH Coordinator p rovides leadership to Teen REACH , youth programming, and family services. Maintains and enhances programming through building and executing high training and development, program administration, and ensuring a first in quality program curriculum, staff class program experience for all participants.

Responsibilities

• Manage teen outreach programs, including developing and monitoring program budgets to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to evaluate program effectiveness and participation; securing, scheduling, and maintaining appropriate program spaces; planning and coordinating activities, workshops, and events; and ensuring materials and resources are available and well maintained.
• Ensure programs and services meet community needs by supervising existing program activities, establishing new initiatives, and expanding services within the community as appropriate. Assist in marketing and distribution of program information to increase awareness and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate; ensures organizational program standards are met and that all safety procedures are followed.
• Recruit, hire, and develop diverse staff and volunteer teams. Provide onboarding, training, scheduling, supervision, and ongoing performance evaluation to support a high quality program environment.
• Develop and implement structured programming for teens and families, including educational workshops, life skills development, mentoring opportunities, and family engagement events; create and distribute program schedules, guidelines, and resource materials; and coordinates recognition activities and events that celebrate participant achievements.
• Model relationship building skills in all interactions; develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with staff, parents and caregivers, schools, and community organizations (e.g., licensing agencies, school administration, park districts, and social service providers) to maximize program impact; maintains clear, consistent communication within area of responsibility.
• Lead the development, coordination, and delivery of mobile or community based outreach programming in partnership with local organizations to expand access and engagement for teens and families.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and passion for youth development, teen engagement, and strengthening families, with an emphasis on positive outcomes, social emotional learning, and community connection.
• Organize and participate in organizational activities such as committees, special events, and fundraising initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 1 2 years of related experience (e.g., supervisor or coordinator of programs) preferred.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Experience working in a Y (or similar) membership organization.
• Proven results in increasing program quality and growth through exceptional planning and organizational skills.
• Must obtain within 30 days of employment and then maintain current certifications in CPR/AED Basic Life Support, First Aid and Oxygen Administration

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Free Membership
• Discounted Programming
• Free CPR/AED/First Aid Training
• 8% Retirement for Vested Employees
• Paid Leave For All
• Opportunities for Training and Advancement
• Work That Makes a Lasting Difference

Posted Salary Range

USD $21.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.