Coordinator, Youth & Program Enrichment - Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA

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.