Youth Program Coordinator

Description

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey . The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals.

GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.

The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Youth Program Director, the Program Coordinator supports the successful delivery of Youth programming at the Princeton branch of GSCYMCA. This is done through support with scheduling, staff oversight, program development, and any other functions that support the branches’ goals.

• SACC - School Aged Child Care (Before and After Care)
• Enrichment programming
• Sports programming
• Summer Camp

• Oversee and manage child care and youth programs, including daily operations, activity planning, scheduling, facility coordination, and maintaining program records and compliance documentation.
• Manage program administration and enrollment operations, including application processing, registration systems, attendance tracking, and maintaining accurate participant and program data.
• Ensure program quality, safety, and compliance with organizational standards, state licensing, and other regulatory or stakeholder requirements through regular evaluation, inspections, and adherence to best practices.
• Lead program development and continuous improvement, including assessing community needs, expanding offerings, and monitoring program participation and outcomes.
• Train, schedule, and support staff and volunteers, fostering a diverse, high-performing team and supporting professional development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with staff, families, community partners, and stakeholders while delivering excellent customer service and clear communication.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to provide operational support, ensure coverage, and contribute to organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
• Support marketing, outreach, and community engagement efforts, including promotion of programs, participation in events, fundraising, and committee involvement.
• Maintain accurate reporting and program data to support evaluation, funding requirements, and organizational decision-making.
• Participate in ongoing training and perform additional duties as needed to support overall operations.

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• Associate’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development or a related field preferred
• One to two years related work experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work…