Youth Development Lead, ELC

Youth Development Coordinator

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 Youth Development Coordinator intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing while developing, organizing and implementing high quality YMCA youth program(s), primarily for our Early Learning Center. A key role in this position is facilitating the operations of the Early Learning Center under the supervision of the Director of Youth Development, ELC.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential functions include working with teachers and other personnel with regards to the operations of programs, ensuring staff fulfills all requirements set by local, state, federal, and other standards necessary to operate a fully functional and licensed childcare facility and/or quality youth enrichment programs. Other duties include ensuring incident/accident reports are submitted in a timely and accurate manner, reporting participant hours to DHS provider portal in a timely and accurate manner, promoting program enrollment and participation, and assisting with planning and facilitation of Y-wide community and family events.

Leadership competencies include engaging community communication & influence, developing self & others. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience preferred. Experience facilitating youth development programs, including such areas as camp, before/after school programs, and/or enrichment programs for school-age youth. Experience in a childcare classroom is a plus. Excellent personal skills and experience with standard business software.

Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

The work environment and physical demands include using a computer for extended periods of time, communicating using a computer and phone/smart device, sitting and reaching, moving around the work environment, lifting and/or moving up to 40 pounds, and the ability to adjust vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally work in ratio with youth and or provide on location coaching to program staff.

The employee must be able to commute to program locations for program needs. Indirect mileages related to work functions are reimbursable for employee.

Paid time off, retirement, health & dental insurance, and compensation are provided. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.