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FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Branch Executive Directors
Full-Time Benefits:
- Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plans
- Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts available
- Long and Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y
- Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller
- Paid time off (About 120 hours/ year and starting with 40 hours)
- Paid parental leave
- Subscription to the Calm app
- Bereavement leave
- Paid holidays
- Team member referral program
- Employee engagement and appreciation activities
- Growth and development opportunities
- Free parking
- Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged
Summary/Objective
The Lake Superior YMCA is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and engaging leader to fill the role of the Youth Development Coordinator. Committed to our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, focus is placed on program planning, growth and development, and ability to forge strong connections in the community for both programmatic and philanthropic support.
Our Culture
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.
Essential Functions
- Oversees the operations and management of Kids Club, youth programs (Y Basecamp, Parents Night Out, Tween Takeover, etc.), and family events (Health Kids Day, Family Nights, etc.) at both the Downtown and Hermantown locations.
- Recruiting, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs personnel and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff, improve quality of programs, and achieve goals.
- Researches, develops, executes, and assesses youth, teen, and family programs, events, and policies.
- Develops and monitors program budget, secures funding sources to meet fiscal objectives and fundraising goals.
- Builds effective, authentic relationships with participants, parents, staff, and volunteers- helping them connect with each other and the Y community.
- Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Oversees youth development grants, including applications, reports, execution, and outcomes, as appropriate.
- Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity.
YMCA Competencies
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Required Education and Experience
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Two years of experience working in a recreational, education, and/or childcare setting.
- Experience in administration, supervision, marketing, and curriculum or program planning is required.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training (must receive within 60 days)
- Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Office 365, and Outlook.
- Must possess current and valid driver’s license as well as personal vehicle for transportation between locations.
- Commitment of supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- The Coordinator must pass a background check.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- The Youth Development Coordinator is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
- Works 15-20 hours on-site at each branch location (Downtown Duluth Y and YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center in Hermantown). The Youth Development Coordinator will have an office at each location with a desk, computer, and office equipment.
- The Youth Development Coordinator will work on the floor filling in shifts as needed in youth development programming, which includes working directly with youth ages 4 months and older.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
The Youth Development Coordinator will work a combination of mornings, afternoons, and evenings, with occasional weekend needs based on events and staffing. While somewhat flexible, the coordinator’s weekly schedule will depend on the needs of the Y activities and programming.
Travel
The Youth Development Coordinator will work and travel between the Downtown and Hermantown locations on a regular basis and will therefore need reliable transportation.
EEO Statement
The Lake Superior YMCA (the Y) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Y complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation, and training.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without noticeSalary : $44,000 - $47,000