Program Coordinator- Art​/Science - French Creek YMCA

Program Coordinator
- Art/Science - French Creek YMCA

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The Coordinator, Fine Arts will be responsible for planning, delivering, supervising and monitoring designed fine arts programs for assigned branch.

• Responsible for running, planning and scheduling all aspects of assigned fine arts programs which may include but not limited to Cheerleading, Gymnastics (tumbling) and Dance programs.
• Assist with recruiting, developing, and coordinating all volunteers & staff members within assigned programs.
• Ensure all program participants have the appropriate registration, waivers and payments to participate.
• Ensure the safety of all participants, knows emergency procedures and the location of emergency equipment.
• Maintain positive rapport with participants and parents.
• Represent YMCA in appropriate business & community groups, providing timely publicity, developing working relationships with local schools and other community groups as directed by supervisor.
• Conduct programs in accordance with YMCA of Greater Cleveland standards and guidelines.
• Promote and incorporate YMCA core values and character development model into all program activities and assist supervisor with development and implementation of programming for designated sessions.
• Notify supervisor of any problems relating to program outcomes, impact, tracking and overall class performance.
• Gather periodic participants feedback through distribution of written evaluations provided by the Program Director.
• Be actively and visibly involved with members, volunteers, and staff in a positive, friendly manner that demonstrates YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Follow all established policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, safety practices and personnel policies.
• Participate in and support association events and fund-raising activities.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Supervise employees in assigned accountabilities, monitor site operation and scheduling, and verify time sheets and actual hours worked.
• Identify training needs and initiate development activities of supervises. Recommend effective personnel management actions such as employee counseling.
• Secure and maintain required trainings and/or certifications necessary for the position.
• Ensure new employees complete orientation and training according to established guidelines and provide on-the-job training as required by supervisors.
• Ensure duties, responsibilities and accountabilities of all direct reports are defined and understood, and confirm individual understanding of performance standards.
• Notify Human Resources Department of job openings, follow hiring and interview process, make final selections, and maintain qualified staff.
• Keep employees informed about association and branch events, plans and progress on organizational goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

High school diploma required;
Associate’s Degree preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years experience teaching cheerleading, tumbling, or other gymnastic-related programs.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in staff supervision.
• Sales or marketing experience a plus.

• Attend all annual training.
• Obtain and maintain a valid 1/USASF membership.
• Certified Level 1 training in Tumbling, Cheerleading and/or other gymnastic-level programs; must obtain within the first 6 months of employment, with potential extension based on training availability per supervisor approval.
• CPR and First Aid certification and safety training required within 30 days of hire.

• Program expertise to instruct/lead classes and teams when assigned instruction is unavailable.
• Understand Gym Certification Program qualifications.
• Excellent computer skills and experience with standard Microsoft business software.
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated team player.
• Commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA, upholding its values and ethics.
• Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Willingness and ability to be a mandated reporter for signs or suspicion of child abuse and neglect. All employees must follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process, completing the Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form, calling children protective services (696‑KIDS), and notifying the immediate supervisor, branch executive, risk management, and human resources department.

Mid-Senior level

Full‑time

Other