Youth Development Lead, ELC

Family YMCA of Black Hawk; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit organization in Waterloo seeks a Youth Development Coordinator to develop and implement high-quality youth programs at the Early Learning Center. The role involves collaborating with staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting enrollment. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and possess experience in youth development programs. The ideal candidate will exemplify the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, fostering a supportive environment for youth.

Qualifications

• Experience facilitating youth development programs, including camp and school-age youth enrichment programs.
• Experience in a Childcare Classroom is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support program creation, promotion, planning, and delivery with teachers and personnel.
• Ensure incident/accident reports are submitted timely.
• Promote program enrollment and participation.

Skills

Excellent personal skills

Ability to relate to diverse groups

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Standard business software

Job description

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Summary

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Youth Development Coordinator intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing while developing, organizing and implementing high quality YMCA youth program(s), primarily for our Early Learning Center. A key role in this position is facilitating the operations of the Early Learning Center under the supervision of the Director of Youth Development, ELC.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential Functions

1. Works with teachers and other personnel with regards to the operations of programs, including program creation, promotion, planning, and delivery. Assure that the staff is fulfilling all requirements set by local, state, federal, and other standards necessary to operate a fully functional and licensed childcare facility and/or quality youth enrichment programs.

2. In Conjunction with the Coordinator, regularly scheduled instructional time in each classroom daily.

3. Ensure incident/accident reports are submitted in a timely and accurate manner.

4. Reports participant hours to DHS provider portal in a timely and accurate manner.

5. Promotes program enrollment and participation.

6. Assists with planning and facilitation of Y-wide community and family events.

7. Must exemplify appropriate behavior and act as a role model for participants showing the core values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

8. Performs other duties, as necessary, to assure excellent operation of the YMCA youth development programs.

Leadership Competencies

• Engaging Community
• Communication & Influence
• Developing Self & Others

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Experience facilitating youth development programs, including such areas as camp, before/after school programs, and/or enrichment programs for school-age youth. Experience in a Childcare Classroom is a plus.
• Excellent personal skills and experience with standard business software.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

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.
• 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 40 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.
• The employee must occasionally work in ratio with youth and or provide on location coaching to program staff.
• The employee must be able to commute to program locations for program needs. Indirect mileages related to work functions are reimbursable for employee.