Eugene Family YMCA · 11 hours ago
Youth Development Program Coordinator
Eugene, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$42K/yr - $53K/yr
2+ years expEugene Family YMCA is a leading nonprofit organization focused on strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Youth Development Program Coordinator is responsible for supervising youth and teen programs, creating positive relationships, and implementing quality programming that aligns with YMCA values. This role involves collaboration with community partners and staff to enhance youth engagement and development.
Recreational Facilities & Services
Responsibilities
Performs logistical and administrative functions and responsibilities related to program coordination for Family Events, PlayZone, KidZone, and the Teen and Youth Space
Develops age-appropriate program outlines that meet Y and developmental objectives; schedules facilities and equipment for planned activities
Works with Marketing & Communications and other departments to promote and market activities
Oversees and ensures the safety of the activity environment, implementing safety and emergency plans and responding to potential hazards
Manages activity registration, room set up, and clean up
Collaborates with community organizations to enhance the quality of the programs and strengthen existing programs and develop new programs
Develops programs and strategies to recruit and engage youth 5-17 with new programs
Oversees day-to-day operation of youth and teen center including supervising staff and volunteers; ordering and inventorying supplies and equipment; creating, implementing, and evaluating programs; and serving as a leader and resource for teen groups
Enhances communication surrounding teen programming both internally and externally in ways best received by teens
Maintains up-to-date knowledge about trends in teen programming, generational needs and challenges, and current events in teen culture to influence programming decisions that are relevant and effective
Coordinates member and community engagement programs including, but not limited to Family nights, E-sports, NinjaZone, Teen Nights, and Youth Nights
Provides direct leadership to program participants; provides a program/class atmosphere that promotes and encourages inclusion, positive youth development, and satisfaction of all participants
Coordinates and assists with special events planning
Collaborates with youth and staff, creating safe space for all input and ideas to be heard, fully considered and encouraged
Creates and builds a strong community for the teen population via special events, series and workshops
Develops and maintains engaging new activity and enrichment programs that continue to meet the changing needs and demands of local teens and youth
Ensures that a culture of acceptance prevails and that all young people experience an environment that fosters personal growth
Creates and develops unique teen engagement programming that fosters connectedness
Develops and maintains good public relations and works cooperatively with YMCA staff, youth, school administrators, families, and the community
Works with all staff to promote YMCA membership, programs and services
Works with Community Engagement Specialist to program spaces
Assists with resolving participant behavior issues
Trains and mentors volunteers, students, interns and new staff
Communicates with program supervisor in an appropriate and timely manner about the ongoing participant, family, and school staff requests
Establishes plans for the expansion of programs and services, in harmony with overall YMCA objectives and the leadership team
Adheres to scheduled work hours; attends orientations, trainings, and staff meetings as required
Purchases appropriate supplies, coordinates expenditures, maintains records and receipts
Maintains a schedule of offerings, keeping the Welcome Center and Marketing & Communications up to date
Participates in maintaining youth physical spaces and reports needed repairs or safety hazards immediately
Safely drives a 15-passenger bus
Actively supports and respects diversity in the workplace
Must commit to obtaining YMCA-required training, including 1. First Aid/CPR/AED//Bloodborne Pathogen Certification, 2. Child Abuse Prevention, and 3. Preventing Discrimination and Harassment training, (within 90 days of hire)
Must maintain a current, valid Oregon driver’s license, a DMV driving record that meets YMCA standards, evidence of insurability, and reliable transportation throughout entire term of employment
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be 21 years or older
Enrolled in the Child Care Division Central Background Registry (oregonearlylearning.com) and proof of enrollment
At least two and a half years of experience working directly with youth 5-17 years old in a structured group setting
At least 1 year of experience supervising adults
At least intermediate level skills with core business software, including the Microsoft Suite (Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forms), Adobe Acrobat
Must commit to obtaining YMCA-required training, including 1. First Aid/CPR/AED//Bloodborne Pathogen Certification, 2. Child Abuse Prevention, and 3. Preventing Discrimination and Harassment training, (within 90 days of hire)
Must maintain a current, valid Oregon driver's license, a DMV driving record that meets YMCA standards, evidence of insurability, and reliable transportation throughout entire term of employment
Preferred
Meet the Office of Childcare requirements for the Program Leader position + 60 hours of experience working in the program AND Completion of 20 clock hours of training, completed within the last five years, focused on school-age child care that meets the following core knowledge criteria + Five clock hours in understanding and guiding behavior (UGB) + Five clock hours in learning environments and curriculum (LEC) + Five clock hours in human growth and development (HGD) + Five clock hours in program management (PM)
At least 240 hours of qualifying experience working with school-age children in the last five years in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program
At least an AA Degree in Early childhood education, Child development, Elementary education, Special education, Physical education, Recreation, Human development, Child and family studies, Home economics
At least a Step 8 in the Oregon Registry
Meets Office of Childcare's Preschool Teacher requirements
20 semester (30 quarter credits) in Child Development, Early Education, Elementary Education, Special Education OR a minimum of two years (or 1500 hours) of experience working in a licensed preschool
Previous experience working at a YMCA
Experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds (race, sexuality, gender identity, national origin, skin color, abilities, age, religion, socioeconomic status, cultural background, lifestyles, and any other aspects)
Conversational fluency in Spanish
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick time (for eligible employees)
Employer retirement contribution of 12% of earnings for employees with 2-year tenure
Voluntary 403b retirement savings account
Free Facility and Nationwide Membership for employee, significant other and dependents under the age of 24, living at same address
Generous discounts on various Y programming, including Health & Wellness, Swim, Tennis, Early Learning & After School programs and Summer Camp
Professional development resources, including free and/or discounted trainings and certifications (such as CPR/First Aid certification)
Company
Eugene Family YMCA
The Eugene Family YMCA strengthens our diverse community by offering programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brian Steffen
CEO
Danielle Uhlhorn
Chief Development Officer
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