Coordinator, Youth & Program Enrichment - Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA

Location: Meridian

The South Meridian Branch of the Treasure Valley YMCA is unlike any other in the country. Our 60,000-square-foot facility is part of a unique collaboration that combines family recreation, education, sports, literacy, and wellness care on a single campus called "The Hill." Hand in hand with our partners-St. Luke's Health System, the West Ada School District, and the City of Meridian-the South Meridian Family Y will help us build A BETTER US.

The Youth & Program Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for creating a safe, friendly and helpful atmosphere for members in youth programs, through supervising assigned staff and by developing and managing high-quality youth programs. This is a working supervisor position.

Schedule:

This is a full-time position at 40 hours weekly. Schedule requirements vary and may include nights and weekends.

Benefits:

The Treasure Valley Family YMCA provides a progressive work environment with great benefits for qualifying full-time employees. Benefits include:

* 12% employer-funded retirement plan after two years of service with immediate vesting and ability to make additional contributions to retirement benefits through 403(b) savings plan.

* High quality and affordable benefits including health (75% employer paid for family) and dental insurance (50% employer-paid for family).

* Free use of YMCA facilities for immediate family.

* Generous paid time off package, earning at the rate of 24 paid days off per year to start.

Responsibilities:

* Provide leadership and supervision of staff, including hiring, onboarding, role-modeling, and coaching, scheduling and on-going development for the following Youth Programs:

YAC

* Climbing Wall

* Family Activity Zone

* Birthday Parties

* Family Nights

* After School Enrichment Programs

* Maintain staffing ratios by fulfilling frontline shifts as a working supervisor when programs are occurring a minimum of 10 hours per week prioritizing based on program needs.

* Support and provide oversight at Prime Events, including but not limited to:
After School programming, Family Nights, Kids Night Out, Birthday Parties, and other Special Events, including consistent participation during evening events (4-7pm) and weekends and/or as required for business need.

* Develop, implement and grow programs as directed by Youth Director with a priority focus on After School Enrichment Programs.

* Create an environment that fosters safety through supervision and by role modeling safe behaviors.

* Develop intentional relationships and maintain effective daily communication with members, participants and parents using the Y voice attributes.

* Work closely with the Director to ensure department operations are consistent with approved Leading Practices.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree: related graduate degree preferred.

* Two or more years of experience in related field.

* Ability to deliver support and provide oversight across varied hours, including consistent participation during evening events (4-7pm) and weekends.

* Excellent human relations skills and an ability to maintain position communication with staff and members.

* Ability to address and make solid decision in emergency situations.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills including telephone etiquette and computer use.

* Prior experience of successful supervising of staff and volunteer preferred.

* Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.

* Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Welcoming and Inclusion:

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people-regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation.

The Y is for all.

How To Apply:

All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.