What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adaptive Program Coordinator - posted 2/4/2025 position at YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo?
Benefits
As a part-time YMCA staff member, you are eligible for the following benefits. Part-time is designated as scheduled to work under 30 hours per week.
FREE FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
12% retirement fund
Ability to open a tax-deferred retirement account
Flexible hours and schedules
Reduced fees on YMCA programs
All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements as outlined in the Staff Handbook and are subject to change at any time.
YMCA OF GREATER KALAMAZOO
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Adaptive Coordinator Job Code: Service Workers
FLSA Status: Part-Time Position Job Grade: Special Ranges
Reports to: VP of Program Operations Revision Date: January 2025
Pay Rate: $18.00-$20.00/hr. Based Upon Experience
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Adaptive Coordinator will be responsible for development, implementation, and
evaluation of adaptive programs for youth and adults. The coordinator will provide direct
service in running and facilitating high quality programs that have an inclusive and
supporting environment. Additionally, the coordinator will be the main point of contact for
families seeking adaptive programming, addressing and resolving program concerns, and
creating community partnerships to build adaptive participation and volunteers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Create, implement, and evaluate adaptive programing following YMCA policies and
guidelines.
2. Create adaptive partnerships and collaborations.
3. Hire, develop, train, and manage program staff and volunteers for adaptive
programming and events.
4. Monitor program attendance, feedback, and analyze data to continuously improve
programming.
5. Develop programming and marketing materials.
6. Seek and obtain adaptive grant funding.
7. Lead the adaptive committee
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Degree in physical education, adaptive physical education, recreation or related field or
two years of related experience.
2. Flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends.
3. Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills to ensure effective
communication and meet deadlines.
4. CPR/First Aid certified or completed upon hire.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (LEADER):
Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Work effectively
with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrate a
desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruit volunteers and build effective,
supportive working relationships with them.
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People Oriented: Seek first to understand the other person’s point of view and remain calm
in challenging situations. Build rapport and relate well to others. Listens for understanding
and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Take initiative to assist in developing staff.
Results Oriented: Strive to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for
members. Embrace new approaches and discover ideas to create a better member
experience. Make sound judgments, and transfer learning from one situation to another.
Establish goals, clarify tasks, plan work and actively participate in meetings. Support
fundraising. Follow budgeting policies and procedures and report all financial irregularities
immediately.
Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and
limitations and how they impact relationships. Pursue self-development that enhances job
performance. Demonstrate an openness to change and seek opportunities in the change
process.
WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS, AND CHILD SAFETY:
Frequently stands, runs short distances, walks, uses hands, talks, hears, reaches with hands
and arms, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. Occasionally sits. Regularly
lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds. Running, walking, and standing
for consecutive hours without breaks.
All YMCA Staff are mandated by law to report child abuse and neglect to Child Protective
Services. Such reports can be made verbally at 1-855-444-3911. Staff will also report
suspected abuse or neglect to their supervisor, senior management, or Human Resources.
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As a part-time YMCA staff member, you are eligible for the following benefits. Part-time is designated as scheduled to work under 30 hours per week.
FREE FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
12% retirement fund
Ability to open a tax-deferred retirement account
Flexible hours and schedules
Reduced fees on YMCA programs
All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements as outlined in the Staff Handbook and are subject to change at any time.
YMCA OF GREATER KALAMAZOO
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Adaptive Coordinator Job Code: Service Workers
FLSA Status: Part-Time Position Job Grade: Special Ranges
Reports to: VP of Program Operations Revision Date: January 2025
Pay Rate: $18.00-$20.00/hr. Based Upon Experience
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Adaptive Coordinator will be responsible for development, implementation, and
evaluation of adaptive programs for youth and adults. The coordinator will provide direct
service in running and facilitating high quality programs that have an inclusive and
supporting environment. Additionally, the coordinator will be the main point of contact for
families seeking adaptive programming, addressing and resolving program concerns, and
creating community partnerships to build adaptive participation and volunteers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Create, implement, and evaluate adaptive programing following YMCA policies and
guidelines.
2. Create adaptive partnerships and collaborations.
3. Hire, develop, train, and manage program staff and volunteers for adaptive
programming and events.
4. Monitor program attendance, feedback, and analyze data to continuously improve
programming.
5. Develop programming and marketing materials.
6. Seek and obtain adaptive grant funding.
7. Lead the adaptive committee
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Degree in physical education, adaptive physical education, recreation or related field or
two years of related experience.
2. Flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends.
3. Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills to ensure effective
communication and meet deadlines.
4. CPR/First Aid certified or completed upon hire.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (LEADER):
Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Work effectively
with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrate a
desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruit volunteers and build effective,
supportive working relationships with them.
1
People Oriented: Seek first to understand the other person’s point of view and remain calm
in challenging situations. Build rapport and relate well to others. Listens for understanding
and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Take initiative to assist in developing staff.
Results Oriented: Strive to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for
members. Embrace new approaches and discover ideas to create a better member
experience. Make sound judgments, and transfer learning from one situation to another.
Establish goals, clarify tasks, plan work and actively participate in meetings. Support
fundraising. Follow budgeting policies and procedures and report all financial irregularities
immediately.
Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and
limitations and how they impact relationships. Pursue self-development that enhances job
performance. Demonstrate an openness to change and seek opportunities in the change
process.
WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS, AND CHILD SAFETY:
Frequently stands, runs short distances, walks, uses hands, talks, hears, reaches with hands
and arms, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. Occasionally sits. Regularly
lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds. Running, walking, and standing
for consecutive hours without breaks.
All YMCA Staff are mandated by law to report child abuse and neglect to Child Protective
Services. Such reports can be made verbally at 1-855-444-3911. Staff will also report
suspected abuse or neglect to their supervisor, senior management, or Human Resources.
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Salary : $18 - $20
