Family and Youth Coordinator

Membership Director, Southern District YMCA/Camp Lincoln

Job Type: Full-time

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Program Coordinator develops, organizes and supervises high quality family and youth programs.

• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Implement, instruct, and oversee daily operation and growth of all programs and events for youth, adults, and families.
• Direct and supervise family and youth staff & activities to meet YMCA objectives.
• Expand family and youth programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Oversee family and youth functions such as birthday parties. This includes staffing and facilitating starts to ensure quality and member satisfaction.
• Assist in the marketing and distribution of youth sports and program information, may organize and schedule program registrations.
• Represent and promote the Southern District YMCA in the local community and develop positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
• Ensure compliance with state and local regulations in regards to program standards and safety procedures.
• Ensure adequate supplies are on hand and maintain all sport equipment.
• Manage and ensure all programs are adequately staffed.
• Track and provide data by creating reports as required for assigned programs, including survey data.
• Maintain expense and receipt tracking and reporting.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Participate in rotating MOD schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BS Degree in Recreation Management, Business, or related field with 1-3 years of related program management and supervision experience desired.
• 1-3 years of experience working with school-aged youth preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized.
• Experienced using Microsoft Office applications.
• Outgoing personality with the experience building relationships from the ground up.
• Certified referee helpful but not required.
• Knowledge of child and teen development concepts and strategies helpful but not required.
• Knowledge of family dynamics and positive parenting strategies helpful but not required.
• Knowledge of youth behavioral strategies preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of teen leadership strategies and initiatives preferred but not required.
• Ability to have a flexible schedule, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 30 days and able to meet licensing requirements for professional development.
• Experience supervising and coaching others preferred.
• Ability to travel between multiple sites/locations.
• Strong visual and auditory ability.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Must be able to complete YMCA required training as scheduled by management.
• Maintain updated certifications of the job (CPR and First Aid/AED).
• Ability to respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in emergency situations.

• Ability to walk, stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to bend, kneel, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must have adequate sight and hearing to effectively supervise program participants.
• Ability to speak and write concisely and effectively communicate needs.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time