YMCA of Western North Carolina · 1 month ago
Afterschool Program Coordinator - Horizons - McDowell
McDowell - Marion, NC 28752
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$18.62/hr - $20/hr
1+ years expYMCA of Western North Carolina is a nonprofit organization that strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Afterschool Program Coordinator will lead the Out-of-School Time program for middle-school-aged children, ensuring successful implementation and collaboration with staff, families, and community partners.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the out-of-school-time program
Provide daily supervision and activities for a group of program participants (middle-school)
Collaborate with the Youth Services Directors to ensure that all program activities are planned and implemented in compliance with all required policies of the YMCA of Western North Carolina, state, and federal regulations
Create, complete, review, update, revise, store, and maintain records as required
Provide orientation and ongoing support for program staff, including group leaders, tutors, and volunteers
Coordinate with the school’s administration, teachers, and other community partners to successfully implement the program and meet participants' needs
Regularly assess program supplies, venues, and staffing, and collaborate with Youth Services Directors to address identified issues
Plan and implement meaningful opportunities for parent, family, and community engagement with the YMCA program on a regular basis
Parent Communication through daily check ins and monthly newsletters
Follow established protocols to coordinate incident and emergency response
Utilize standard business software systems (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams; Daxko Operations and Attendance Tracker), and hardware systems (laptops, printers, smartphones, 2-way radios) to accomplish daily administrative and operational tasks. Average 15 hours per week
Models inclusive behaviors and embraces all dimensions of diversity
Supports service line/department in actively working toward association-level objectives, as measured by identified goals/KPIs
Participates in the budgeting process within their service line/department and serves as a good steward of association resources
Perform all other duties assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have at least a High School Diploma
Must, within 120 days of employment, obtain and maintain a level 4 or higher certification on the NC School-Age Professional Scale, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of 1 years of relevant experience working with youth in an educational or recreational setting, including at least 1 years in an administrative or leadership supervisory capacity with demonstrated decision making ability
Must be able to get mini-bus certification
Must possess oral, auditory, and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults
Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software
Requires strong organizational skills, prioritization of workloads in order to meet deadlines, as well as detail orientation and conscientiousness
Must have excellent interpersonal, public relations, and communications skills
Must be able to stand and/or be active for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift 35 pounds
Must be able to clearly see, hear, and speak
Must be able to solve, reason, make decisions, and use sound judgment when distracted by noise and activity
Preferred
Bachelor's degree related to youth development, recreation, or education
Benefits
Free individual membership to all YMCA of WNC locations
Discounted membership for household members
Discounted program fees (swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp, and more)
Start a 403(b) smart savings account on day one of employment (optional) and begin eligibility for the YMCA retirement plan
Professional development opportunities through local and Y-USA training
Company
YMCA of Western North Carolina
YMCA of Western North Carolina is a non-profit organization that provides income-based fees to enable access for the entire community.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.03MKey Investors
The Duke Energy Foundation
2025-04-10Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Dwayne Jordan
PERCUSSION INSTRUCTOR
Jennifer Murphy
Chief Administrative Officer
Recent News
2025-09-19
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