Youth Programs Lead & Community Impact

YMCA of Metro Atlanta; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Metro Atlanta is seeking a Youth Development Coordinator to support operations for Day Camp, After School, and teen/family programs at the J.M. Tull Gwinnett Family YMCA. You will help implement practices, processes, and procedures for strong program and project management.

You will work with professional staff, ensure safety compliance, and maintain documentation while promoting an inclusive environment. Join a mission-driven team focused on youth development and community impact.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in education, child evelopment, or related field OR High school diploma and 1+ years of youth development experience
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to recognize and implement safety standards in all program activities
• Strong Human Relations and Conflict Management skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and manage information to program participants, community leaders, and volunteers and staff of all ages
• Proficient knowledge of computers, various technology, and applications
• Ability to multitasks, work independently, problem solve and effectively manage time
• Must be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, completion of CPR, First Aid, and AED training

Responsibilities

• Support operating plans to promote program growth, program impact and safety for the YMCA.
• Work cooperatively with professional staff and other program and school staff.
• Assure compliance with state and local regulations.
• Maintain accurate program documentation (files, reports, rosters, health records, etc.)
• Assist in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations.
• May review and process program scholarship applications.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants.
• Respond to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Registration, tuition billing and payment processing, including collections.
• Conduct tour and can effectively communicate all aspects of the program.
• Maintain accurate accounting of the center tuition daily/weekly and generate reports according to company guidelines.
• Must follow BFTS, Quality Rated, and YMCA of Metro Atlanta rules and regulations.
• Consult with the Director on concerns related to student’s development or behavior.
• Document parent communication to ensure open communication with Director.
• Provide supervision of site in conjunction with and in the absence of the program and ensure parent communication, discipline, supervision of staff at site, and prompt decision making.
• Check, track, and report attendance each morning to the Director for After school programming.
• Maintain facility compliance in accordance with Bright from the Start and Metro Atlanta YMCA guidelines by conducting weekly facility check.
• Document and report on facilities and to the Director any equipment that needs repair and/or being replaced.
• Attends required trainings related to the scope of work.
• Maintain and report incident/accident paperwork according to the BFTS and Metro Atlanta YMCA.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Multitasking

CPR First Aid AED training

Technology proficiency

Education

Associate degree in education, child development, or related field

High school diploma + 1+ year youth development experience

Preferred 3+ years youth development

Job description

YMCA of Metro Atlanta is seeking a Youth Development Coordinator to support operations for Day Camp, After School, and teen/family programs at the J.M. Tull Gwinnett Family YMCA. You will help implement practices, processes, and procedures for strong program and project management.

You will work with professional staff, ensure safety compliance, and maintain documentation while promoting an inclusive environment. Join a mission-driven team focused on youth development and community impact.