What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator position at YMCA Southcoast?
Job Description
Job Description
YMCA Southcoast
Job Title : Program Coordinator
Position Summary :
The Program Coordinator is responsible for organizing, leading, and overseeing daily operations of specific YMCA programs. This includes managing program schedules, facilitating participant engagement, ensuring a safe environment, supporting staff and volunteers, and ensuring the quality and effectiveness of services provided to the community. The Program Coordinator will work closely with the Program Director to meet program goals and promote the YMCAs mission.
Essential Functions :
Direct, supervise, and evaluate coaches / staff of the program
Organize coach / staff training(s) and support coaches in implementing the program
Coordinate schedules, resources, and facilities for programs
Recruit, screen, and enroll eligible participants into the program
Engage marketing staff to ensure adequate publicity and marketing of the program
Provide class coverage if needed to prevent a cancelled class
Instruct programs
Provide leadership to, and participate in community events, YMCA campaigns, and development activities
Respond to inquiries from the public and YMCA members about the program
Assist in managing program budgets, ensuring financial targets are met
Engage in outreach efforts to attract new participants
YMCA Competencies :
Mission and Community Oriented : Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need. recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
People Oriented : Seeks first to understand the others point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative in developing others.
Results Oriented : Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments and transfers learning
from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates in meetings.
Personal Development Oriented : Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhance job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks
opportunities in the change process.
Qualifications :
Ability to effectively interact with coaches / staff and participants on a range of issues
Ability to supervise, provide development opportunities, and evaluate staff
Ability to provide administrative support and possess exceptional organizational skills
Experience working with children
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Basic knowledge of sports and coaching skills
Night and weekend availability
Flexible Schedule
CPR / First Aid Certified
Physical Demands :
Physical ability to participate in various activities and assist with set-up / take-down of equipment
Ability to react to emergency situations by quick action
