The YMCA READS! Site Coordinator is directly responsible for supervision, coordination, volunteer recruitment, retention and training of the YMCA READS! tutoring program at one of our local Elementary Schools in Pensacola, Florida.

YReads is a reading program that uses curriculum-based literacy instruction to help struggling reads in areas of phonetics, sight word recognition, spelling, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

YMCA Reads! is an after school reading intervention program for students in grades K-4, delivered on-site at local elementary schools.

Coordinators are responsible for managing a site assistant, volunteers, and 40 students (20 on Mondays and Wednesday, 20 on Tuesdays and Thursdays).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Teach phonics, sight words, reading comprehension to children in grades K-4 in Title I elementary schools
• Plan and implement appropriate daily lesson / mentoring plan and support volunteers / mentors in carrying out activities.
• Manage volunteer recruitment and training for YReads program.
• Establish community and corporate relationships in order to promote the program
• Organize and present events and activities aimed at volunteer / mentor retention and appreciation.
• Develop plans for Family Nights and communication to encourage family support of the program objectives and to build strong families.
• Form relationships with principal, guidance staff and reading specialists at program school sites to promote a team approach to youth mentoring.
• Prepare or help prepare budget and ensure operations are within the approved budget. Maintain accurate records.
• Ensure all governmental, YMCA, and organizational records and reporting requirements are in compliance with the Escambia County Trust Fund.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor's degree in elementary education, desirable.
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in education, volunteer development, marketing, public relations, problem solving and mentoring.

Last updated : 2024-05-02