Weekend Program Facilitator

YMCA of Youngstown; North Springfield (PA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit organization in North Springfield is seeking a Program Facilitator who supports youth development and community well-being. The role involves facilitating various dynamic program activities including Adventure, Arts & Crafts, and more. Candidates should demonstrate servant leadership values, effective communication skills, and an ability to relate to diverse groups. A High School Diploma is required, and specific training must be completed within 90 days. This position offers a unique opportunity for personal growth and community impact.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to YMCA values and servant leadership.
• Ability to engage diverse community groups.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate dynamic program activities during weekends and retreats.
• Instruct classes and lead activities for retreat groups.
• Build and maintain relationships with participants and staff.

Skills

Servant leadership

Relationship-building

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Reports to: School Year Program Director

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Program Facilitators are heavily involved in the day‑to‑day program delivery in all of our program modes by leading programs, driving innovation, supporting a culture of safety, and providing at‑the‑scene oversight of experiences for campers in all of our program modes including Summer Camp and School Year Programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for facilitating dynamic experiences in weekend and retreat program activities: Adventure, Maker & STEM, Arts & Crafts, Waterfront, Target Sports, Equestrian, and Nature.
• Models Camp Fitch Core Values of Servant Leadership, Growth Mindset, Teamwork.
• Models relationship‑building skills in all interactions. Responds to all participants and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS RELATED TO SUMMER PROGRAMS

• Lead and instruct classes, activities, and programs for retreat groups.
• Serve as ambassadors to all Camp Fitch programs through actively outreaching to potential and attending customers, staff, and volunteers.
• Model the stewardship of camp facilities through proactive improvements and the cleaning of program areas after use.
• Models Leadership and responsibility as a role model to other weekend staff and volunteers.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Leadership Development
• Maker Movement
• STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ART, and Math) Integration into Nature

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)

Mission Advancement : Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund‑raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness : Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high‑value experience for members.

Personal Growth : Pursues self‑development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up‑to‑date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• Personal commitment to servant leadership and core YMCA values.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Attain required training within 90 days, CPR/AED, First Aid, New Staff Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, Blood Borne Pathogens.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands of the job, that include (but are not limited to) being on your feet and walking for long periods of time on uneven terrain in all weather conditions (hot sun, ice and snow, rain, wind), 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.
• 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 must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 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 with periods of high noise and auditory chaos.