Family Program Coordinator - Brown Family YMCA

The Family Program Coordinator for Youth and Teen Programs will manage and implement age-appropriate activities that foster the development of children/teens in YMCA programs. The coordinator will supervise staff, engage with parents and children, and manage budgets while ensuring adherence to YMCA policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

1. Oversee and schedule staff to ensure effective supervision and implementation of activities in KidZone, PNO, Families Unplugged, half day camps and teen programs.
2. Ensure compliance with activity schedules, fire drills, incident reports, and other parent and staff communications.
3. Ensures the staff receives appropriate training consistent with professional goals.
4.  Plan and facilitate a developmentally appropriate curriculum with colleagues, and supervisors.
5.  Encourage child/teens' participation and model appropriate interactions in groups and individually.
6. Use redirection, positive reinforcement, and proactive problem-solving in working with children/teens.
7. Complete annual trainings and attend meetings to stay informed about policy changes. Keep up to date with YMCA programs, policies, and procedures.
8. Foster positive relationships with staff, families, and the community. Act as a key representative of the YMCA.
9. Solicit feedback from participants and respond to concerns in an initiative-taking manner.
10. Demonstrate professionalism through consistent implementation of policies and procedures.

1. Apply to YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations, and child abuse prevention.
2. Ensures the health and safety of all members/guests.
3. Inspect physical space to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation, and cleanliness of facilities.

YMCA Competencies (Team Leader):

• Community: Ensures a high level of service with a focus on improving lives.
• Relationships: Builds relationships to create small, supportive communities.
• Developing Others: Provides staff with feedback, coaching, and support.
• Decision-Making: Offers frameworks for others to make informed decisions.
• Emotional Maturity: Understands personal strengths and limitations and their impact on relationships.
• Quality Results: Holds staff accountable for high-quality results and progress.
• Finance: Effectively manages and creates budgets.

Qualifications:

1. High School diploma required.
2. Completion of CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications within 30 days of hire.
3. Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and YMCA program certifications.
4. Ability to relate to diverse groups from all social and economic backgrounds.
5. Knowledge of fiscal requirements and the ability to implement them.
6. Understanding and implementation of licensure requirements and YMCA policies.
7. Ability to plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate activities.
8. Ability to present a positive image to staff, participants, and the community.
9. Flexibility to adapt to changing needs.
10. Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Physical Demands:

This position requires the ability to perform the following tasks:

• Seeing, hearing, writing, standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, crouching, and bending.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.

The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast is an Equal Opportunity Employer, DRUG FREE Workplace.