Job description

We are an all - inclusive organization joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. As a growing, mission focused, and future-oriented association of YMCAs, the Metro YMCA of the Oranges has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, mission-driven, candidate to join our team.
Sign on bonus may apply

The Program Coordinator shall design and implement activities tailored to the skills and interests of each age group. He or she will work with other staff to bring about quality programming in a variety of program areas. Activities should nurture creativity, cooperation, skill and self-esteem.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• At all times, maintain a professional demeanor, as a representative of the YMCA. Wear YMCA T-shirt every day. Encourage through positivity.
• Plan, setup and deliver a variety of activities within specialty that are age specific and that keep children’s engagement and interest high.
• Supervise snack time, if applicable.
• Carry out plans during the season; ensuring activities are well thought-out, diverse, progressive, challenging and fun for the participants.
• Consistently greet participants and parents with a smile and with enthusiasm. Learn all participants’ names.
• Adhere to all standards, especially maintaining participant safety as a top priority. Ensure supervision standards as detailed in the YMCA’s Code of Conduct are followed at all times. Report immediately any concerns to the Director.
• Uphold, model, teach and put the four (4) core values of the YMCA into action in all activities: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Create a positive and nurturing learning environment to instill and encourage youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
• Follow all YMCA and NJ Licensing standards and procedures to ensure the safest and best quality experience.
• Follow all sign-in/sign-out policies and procedures. Ensure proper handling of daily attendance records.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s 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 and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, Associate/Bachelors Degree in Education, youth work, recreation or related preferred or equivalent experience.
• Three (3) years’ experience in youth work, recreation or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to relate to children and communicate in various venues, i.e., public speaking, presentations.
• Ability to facilitate learning in others and ability to supervise others.
• Understanding age specific characteristics of children and positive behavior management techniques.
• Ability to facilitate learning in others and ability to supervise others.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be capable of being on your feet for long periods and be able to actively supervise children in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments. Must be capable of bending, kneeling, squatting and lifting 30 pounds. Must be able to visually account for all children in the program, whether inside or outside. Must be able to hear whistle or alarms. Clear speaking voice is needed to command control of group.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Current active employees of the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges should apply via the Careers section of the Dayforce Employee Account.

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided
• Symptom screening and self-reporting
• Preventative guidelines/workplace safety trainings (social distancing, frequent handwashing, etc.)
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, participation in cleaning procedures
• Please note that given the current situation with COVID-19 pandemic, the YMCA is and will continue to follow recommendations given by the CDC, local, state, and federal authorities.

Professional development opportunities and complimentary use of YMCA facilities.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA/employer M/F/D/V. Employment is subject to extensive background check.

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