Coordinator, Community Initiatives - Warrensville YMCA

Overview

Coordinator, Community Initiatives - Warrensville YMCA

Location:

Warrensville, OH

Senior applicants encouraged; role posted with applicant activity indicators (e.g., 2 days ago).

This Program Coordinator will be responsible for planning, delivering, supervising and monitoring designed programs for the assigned branch.

• Run, plan, and schedule all aspects of assigned programs.
• Recruit, develop, and coordinate all volunteers within programs.
• Ensure all program participants are properly registered and that payments are processed to participate.
• Maintain participant safety, know emergency procedures and the location of emergency equipment.
• Maintain positive rapport with participants and parents; represent YMCA in appropriate business and community groups.
• Provide publicity and develop 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 the character development model into all program activities; assist in development and implementation of programming for designated sessions.
• Notify supervisor of issues related to program outcomes, impact, tracking, and overall class performance.
• Gather periodic participant feedback through written evaluations provided by the Program Director.
• Be actively involved with members, volunteers and staff in a positive, friendly manner reflecting YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Follow all established policies and procedures, including safety practices and personnel policies.
• Participate in and support association and branch events and fundraising activities.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Supervise employees, monitor site operations and scheduling; verify time sheets and hours worked.
• Identify training needs and initiate development activities for supervises.
• Recommend effective personnel actions (e.g., employee counseling).
• Secure and maintain required trainings/certifications; ensure new employees complete orientation and training; provide on-the-job training as required.
• Define duties and accountabilities of direct reports; communicate performance standards; notify Department Director of job openings and assist in hiring/interviews.
• Keep employees informed about association and branch events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or GED required;
Associates Degree preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 1 year experience in staff supervision; minimum of 1 year experience in programming/program growth (youth-oriented programming and sports).

Certifications and Requirements

• Adhere to Bloodborne Pathogen standards and attend annual training.
• CPR and First Aid certification and safety training required within 30 days of hire.
• Must be 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Program expertise to instruct/lead classes or teams when instruction is unavailable.
• Excellent PC skills and experience with standard business software.
• Strong customer service, verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to multitask in a changing environment.
• Commitment to the YMCA mission and values; ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Willingness to act as a mandated reporter for suspected child abuse/neglect; follow reporting processes as required.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, instruct and bend for long periods; ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

Moderate to noisy environment; may work outside and in inclement weather.

Disclaimer

The statements describe the general nature and level of work. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and skills. Duties may be added or amended at any time.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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