Youth Development Coordinator

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth Employment Application

Youth Achievement Services, a branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth is seeking a Program Coordinator to support the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The coordinator's role is to assist in developing, organizing and implementing high quality YMCA Child Care programs including Summer Day Camp. The districts this position will serve are Alvarado, Fort Worth (Benbrook area), Godley, and White Settlement. The ideal candidate must have a demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality programs, combined with the ability to manage the administrative components of programs. Strong organizational and time management skills are necessary to ensure that the participants have a high quality experience at the Y.

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• Nurturing - To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.
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Qualifications

Education & Certifications: High School diploma required, some college in a related field preferred. Candidate must have at least 6 months of leadership experience in a licensed childcare center, must be at least 18 years of age and meet TDFPS requirements for a licensed director in the state of Texas. Child Abuse prevention training and CPR and First Aid will be required.

Experience & Background: High energy, positive, "can-do" attitude, flexibility, teamwork, attention to detail and a high degree of initiative will help this candidate be successful. This candidate will need strong interpersonal and problem solving skills a long with the ability to handle difficult relationships with staff, volunteers, members and/or program participants. Experience with computer, work, excel, keyboard skills, and basic clerical skills i.e. record keeping, filing, billings, follow up etc. will be needed. This leader will need the ability to connect and relate with diverse groups of people at all levels of the organization.

Key Focus Areas

• Manages, direct and coordinates the school age child care programs for assigned locations. Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities. Assist in the development of annual curriculum calendar, training calendars, timelines, and goals.
• Trains, develops, and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected. Supports and budgets for healthy eating through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality.
• Assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
• Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.
• Maintain proper records/department files.
• Organizes special events for parents and assists with YMCA fundraising activities.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Compile program statistics; monitor and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

YMCA Leadership Competencies

• Project Management: Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team.
• Developing Others: Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.
• Influence: Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict.
• Inclusion: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives.
• Emotional Maturity: Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance.
• Decision Making: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions.
• Relationships: Builds relationships to create small communities.
  
  

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable association duties and will be responsible for implementation of the policies, procedures and standards established by the Metropolitan Board, the branch Board of Managers and the Association Leadership. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised at the discretion of management. This job description is not a written or implied contract.