Youth Development Coordinator: Lead Programs & Activities

YMCA of The Inland Northwest; Washington; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Paid sick time

Retirement plan with 8% employer cont.

Flexible schedules

Job summary

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest is seeking a Youth Development Coordinator to lead the Child Watch and Family Activity Center operations at the North Branch in Spokane, WA. You will supervise staff, design youth programs, ensure safety policies, maintain attendance logs, and collaborate with the Youth Development Director on events and scheduling.

Responsibilities include staff recruitment, coaching, and program improvement to deliver mission-driven, developmentally appropriate activities for

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and build positive, authentic relationships with staff, parents and children
• Management and supervisory experience preferred.
• Displays strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Utilizes computer skills and has experience with standard business software.
• Completion of YMCA Program-specific trainings upon hire
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

Responsibilities

• Directs the overall Child Watch, Youth Enrichment Programs and Family Activity Center operation, ensuring proper implementation of procedures and protocols with emphasis on exceptional service.
• Develops innovative programs that engage youth and families and drive continuous program improvement.
• Ensures all programs are mission-driven, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with YMCA goals and standards.
• Responsible for ensuring safety and supervision of youth and leading developmentally appropriate activities in the Child Watch and Family Activity Center.
• Recruit and hire Child Watch, Youth Enrichment and Family Activity Center staff, maintain training and development programs, reviews and evaluates staff performance, and develops strategies to motivate and retain staff
• Maintains accurate and complete participant attendance logs within the program, also ensuring positive participant engagement.
• Ensures the Child Watch, Youth Enrichment Programs and the Family Activity Center have adequate supplies for operations, maintains program equipment, and makes recommendations for repairs.
• Assists the Youth Development Director in planning and executing special events, activities, and scheduling.
• Knows, reviews, and applies all safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies and procedures, responding to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA protocol.
• Participates as a member of assigned committees, attends regular staff meetings, and promotes the YMCA throughout the local community.
• Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with families about their child’s participation in activities, behaviors, and related topics, connecting families to the YMCA.
• Addresses member and staff concerns, providing exceptional member service and elevating issues to the Youth Development Director as appropriate.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the mission and goals of the YMCA.
• Oversee the Safe Sitter Program for the Association.

Skills

Child development

Leadership

Communication

Computer skills

Diversity awareness

Staff supervision

Job description

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest is seeking a Youth Development Coordinator to lead the Child Watch and Family Activity Center operations at the North Branch in Spokane, WA. You will supervise staff, design youth programs, ensure safety policies, maintain attendance logs, and collaborate with the Youth Development Director on events and scheduling.

Responsibilities include staff recruitment, coaching, and program improvement to deliver mission-driven, developmentally appropriate activities for