SUMMARY: Under the guidance of the Youth Development Director, the Program Coordinator is tasked with the leadership of YMCA programs, specifically focusing on YMCA Camp, Afterschool programs, and Sports programming. This role involves managing the achievement of goals and objectives across Administration, Human Resources Management, Fiscal Management, and Program Development, all in line with the policies and bylaws of the Central Coast YMCA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

I. ADMINISTRATION

· Works within the plan set by the Youth Development Director to plan, implement, supervise, lead, facilitate and/or participate with enthusiasm in youth activities which results in personal growth for program participants.

· Provides direct leadership to assigned programs, working to provide a safe, caring, stimulating environment for participants and YMCA staff.

· Produces monthly written curriculum, snack menu and staff schedule, including adjustments for teacher workdays, early dismissal, staff meetings, and training.

· Sets appropriate physical and behavioral limits on the behavior of staff and participants. Effectively deals with negative participant behavior without physical or abusive verbal punishment. If such behavior continues, monitors, and record such behavior. Immediately report any consistent or extreme behavior problems to the Youth Development Director.

II. HUMAN RESOURCES

· Manages the Human Resources Cycle (Selection, Recruitment, Orientation, Training, Supervision and Recognition) for all program staff under their supervision.

· Works with the Youth Development Director on staff performance reviews, setting and monitoring accomplishments of staff performance standards, and conducting 1-to-1 supervisory meetings.

· Conducts branch-related training for all YMCA Camp and Afterschool program staff designed to increase awareness of and compliance to established national YMCA Program Standards.

· Works with the Youth Development Director and the Central Coast YMCA Program Task Forces to develop and implement a standardized orientation process for all staff in departments under their supervision.

· Ensures accurate completion and submission of all time records for staff under their supervision.

III. FISCAL MANAGEMENT

· Keeps monthly and annual budgeted expenses related to staff and supplies within limits.

· Maintains inventory of and orders supplies for YMCA Camp and Afterschool programs.

· Helps collect payments from families, following the procedure provided by the Youth Development Director.

IV. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

· Manages the development, distribution, collection and analysis of participant evaluations to measure satisfaction in program. Uses information from program evaluations to improve program effectiveness, involving staff, parents, and participants.

· Works with the Youth Development Director to develop new programs for youth.

· Communicates with participants and parents of participants over behavioral and logistical issues.

· Assesses needs and ensures that program objectives are met.

· Maintains current and accurate records on enrollment, attendance, behavioral concerns, payment contracts, and emergency forms for each participant prior to and throughout participation.

V. GENERAL

· Arrives on time for scheduled work shifts and performs work duties the entire shift.

· Substitutes for program staff when needed.

· Works with the Youth Development Director to develop and follow a plan for professional development.

· Aids in membership retention by providing friendly, caring service to members, participants, volunteers and other staff members.

· Refers to anything that appears out of the ordinary to the Youth Development Director.

· Reports all accidents to Youth Development Director, without exception.

· Follows all Central Coast YMCA and branch policies and procedures.

· Acts in a safe and acceptable manner, follows established safety procedures, uses appropriate safeguards, and observes common sense rules of safety in all on-the-job activities. Ensures coworkers and participants do the same.

· Conducts self in a manner that reflects credit on the Central Coast YMCA and encourages others to do the same.

· Helps to set-up and clean up for projects, activities, meals and any other housekeeping duties as assigned.

· Serves as a positive role model and provides, by example and leadership, motivation and direction to all Central Coast YMCA participants.

· Embraces the asset-building approach to healthy youth development and incorporates asset development into all aspects of their work.

· Develop positive relationships with families of participants through consistent, professional communication.

· Attends, participates and promotes site staff participation in branch and association-wide staff training events.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

· High school diploma or GED or completed high school equivalency; two-years related experience and/or training in related recreation, leisure services, or related field with emphasis on youth programs; or equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the desirable knowledge, skills and abilities.

· Demonstrated ability to lead, facilitate, and participate in engaging activities.

Language Skills: Must have:

· Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

· Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals using commonly accepted business writing techniques and appropriate grammar.

· Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, coworkers, volunteers, members, donors, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:

· Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts.

Reasoning Ability:

· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

· Must possess the ability to make sound independent decisions when circumstances warrant.

Other Skills, Requirements, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics: must have or be:

· At least 21 years of age is recommended.

· Ability and willingness to work as a team member.

· Well organized and possess excellent telephone communication skills.

· Working knowledge of efficient filing systems, office machines, and equipment.

· Extensive experience of advanced features of computer applications, including word-processing, relational databases, spreadsheets, and graphics and extensive knowledge of the Internet. Experience in the following computer programs: Word, WordPerfect, Excel, Q&A, PowerPoint, Page Maker, Publisher, Outlook and Access.

· Able to set and meet deadlines.

· Enthusiastic, dependable and a sense of humor.

· Willing to follow directions and take initiative.

· Understanding of the YMCA missionand a willingness to demonstrate the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in interactions with youth, staff and parents.

· Even-tempered and able to adjust tasks in accordance with changing priorities.

· Interest in and ability to interact with youth and have a positive impact upon them.

· Possess current CPR and First Aid Certification.

· Live Scan Clearance.

· Completed pre-employment health screening and TB test.

· College transcripts with applicable ECE units if applicable.

· A neat, clean appearance. Other than the conservative use of earrings, visible body piercings are unacceptable. Visible pierced tongues are not allowed.

· No visible tattoos – tattoos should be covered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Hollister, CA 95023 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hollister, CA 95023: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person