Youth Programs Coordinator: After-School & Camp

Greater Peoria Family YMCA; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Membership

Discounted Programming

Free CPR/AED/First Aid Training

8% Retirement for Vested Employees

Paid Leave For All

Training & Advancement

Job summary

Greater Peoria Family YMCA is hiring a Youth Development Coordinator to oversee youth programming from preschool through 4th grade, before/after care, and related activities. The role ensures program effectiveness, manages facilities, and maintains records in a community-focused YMCA setting.

Ideal candidates bring 1–2 years of supervision, an associate degree or equivalent, and ability to engage diverse families while adhering to safety and ADA requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 1–2 years of childcare program supervision or coordination.
• 21+ years old.
• Complete required YMCA trainings (CPR/First Aid/AED, etc.).
• Ability to relate to diverse communities and ADA compliance.
• Fulfillment of state Hiring standards and YMCA program training.

Responsibilities

• Manages school-age programming across pre‑K to 4th grade and after-school sites.
• Secures and maintains facilities; schedules activities; maintains program records.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and ADA accommodations; monitor safety procedures.
• Assist in developing new youth programs and staff recruitment.
• Collaborate with families, staff and community partners to maximize impact.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Diversity & inclusion

Communication skills

ADA compliance awareness

Childcare program admin

Education

Associate’s degree in related field

Job description

Greater Peoria Family YMCA is hiring a Youth Development Coordinator to oversee youth programming from preschool through 4th grade, before/after care, and related activities. The role ensures program effectiveness, manages facilities, and maintains records in a community-focused YMCA setting.

Ideal candidates bring 1–2 years of supervision, an associate degree or equivalent, and ability to engage diverse families while adhering to safety and ADA requirements.