SALARY $20.00-$24.00 Hourly 

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Rockaway YMCA is seeking a Program Coordinator. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Program Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, delivering, supervising, and evaluating the programs at the Ridgewood YMCA.  The Program Coordinator will focus on program quality and delivery of services as well as training and development of the staff including but not limited to activity specialists and program aides.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of participants in the program by providing appropriate supervision at all times.
• Maintain accurate program documentation of but not limited to, participant files, YS.net data entry, attendance, sign in/out forms, behavior reports, incident reports, and accident reports, as appropriate.
• Support the Program Director and supervise Activity Specialists, Counselors, Advisors, and Volunteers in the implementation of the Y Programs, Summer Camp Programs and CIT/STEP Programs.
• Work cooperatively with professional staff, teachers, and other program and school staff.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants.
• Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
• Create marketing flyers for program awareness and enrollment, update bulletin boards and create a monthly newsletter.
• Serve as a positive role model for participants.
• Work with the Program Director to secure and maintain all equipment or supplies needed.
• Understand and communicate the YMCA’s core values and the goals of the Core Programs to participants and care givers.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child’s strengths and areas of growth.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
• Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.
• Other activities and duties as needed that will address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff members.
• Serves as MOD as assigned.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• At least two years of hands-on experience working in youth programs.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.  Bachelors preferred.
• Required general knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Access, Adobe PageMaker and Photoshop preferred.

Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid-time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (ie. full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information

How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone. 

Job ID
req1809

Employment Type
Full-Time / Regular

Location
Rockaway YMCA at PS 197

Rockaway, NY


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