Family Life Coordinator -- Pelham YMCA

Bring Families Together — Become Our Family Life Coordinator

The YMCA is looking for a creative, organized, and dependable Family Life Coordinator to help make Childwatch and Family Life programming something kids and families genuinely look forward to. This is a hands-on role that blends direct childcare with the fun part — planning, prepping, and bringing engaging experiences to life.

What You'll Be Doing

• Work approximately 20 hours per week in Childwatch ratio, providing active supervision in a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment
• Build and maintain a monthly Childwatch activity calendar filled with crafts, themed days, games, and seasonal fun — then make sure it actually happens
• Prepare materials, decorate, and set the scene for holidays, themes, and special activities
• Plan, prep, set up, run, and clean up Family Life and special events
• Help develop and deliver youth enrichment programs, including activities, lesson materials, and organized program spaces
• Support Childwatch staff through onboarding, coaching, and in-service trainings
• Keep supplies, storage, and program spaces organized, and flag restocking or purchasing needs
• Build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and volunteers, and represent the Y's mission in every interaction

Why This Job Is a Great Fit
If you love variety — hands-on time with kids balanced with the creative freedom to plan and build programs from the ground up — this role gives you both. You'll get to see your ideas come to life, from calendar to craft table, while being part of a team that genuinely values youth development.

Perks & Benefits

• Free YMCA membership for you and eligible household members
• 50% discounts on many YMCA programs, including swim lessons, youth sports, childcare, camps, and more
• Flexible scheduling to help balance work, school, and life
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the YMCA
• Work for a mission-driven organization that invests in its employees and community

What We're Looking For
Someone who's creative, energetic, and comfortable dreaming up activities for kids of all ages — and who's just as comfortable following through on the details as coming up with the ideas.

Requirements

• Experience working with children and families preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to independently plan and follow through on activities and projects
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff while taking initiative when needed
• Dependable and able to balance direct childcare duties with planning and administrative work
• Must meet all YMCA requirements for working with children, including required trainings, certifications, and background screening

Expectations

• Follow all YMCA Childwatch policies, procedures, safety standards, and staff-to-child ratios
• Communicate concerns, staffing needs, safety issues, or program challenges promptly to the Youth & Sports Director
• Model professionalism, teamwork, and excellent member service
• Stay flexible in supporting Childwatch, Family Life, enrichment programs, and other Youth Development initiatives as needs arise
• Attend required meetings and trainings

What Success Looks Like
A successful Family Life Coordinator makes Childwatch more than a supervised space — it becomes an engaging, intentional experience for children and families. You'll take ownership of the activity calendar, follow through on planned programming, support your fellow staff, and help deliver well-organized Family Life events and enrichment programs all year long.

More Than Just a Job
This role is about more than checking boxes on a calendar — it's about creating moments that make families feel seen, welcomed, and cared for. Every craft, game, and event you plan helps build a stronger, more connected community.

Apply Today
Ready to bring energy, creativity, and heart to our Family Life team? Apply today and help us build experiences kids and families won't forget.

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