Youth Fellowship Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Youth Fellowship Director, the Site Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the management and development of the Youth Fellowship Mentoring Program. He/She is responsible for assisting with the management of the program by the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff. This position requires an understanding of and a commitment to the total effort of the YMCA and the Christian principles upon which it is founded. The individual must be a self-starter, possess a desire to learn, follow directions and procedures, and initiate feasible and creative solutions without compromising the quality of the program when challenges arise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist the Youth Fellowship Director for the Mentoring Program.
• Assist with the development and implementation of a comprehensive and intentional Youth Fellowship program that promotes safety, relationships, skill development, character development, group control, and fun memories.
• Assist with the recruitment, training, supervising, and evaluating approximately 50+ volunteers/mentors.
• Assist with the recruitment of children in the community to participate in the program.
• Aids in the development of the overall community by actively engaging the residents in the community to assist with the mentoring program.
• Responsible for constructing 20-30 Mentoring Program folders on a daily basis.
• Develops and maintains strong positive relationships with participants, parents, mentors, community members, pastors and partnering church members.
• Assists in planning for and attends community celebrations, special events, and field trips.
• Implements and leads devotional and character-building material and ensures that the Christian mission is incorporated into the program.
• Maintains necessary tracking and attendance records for all students in Youth Fellowship in accordance with Association standards.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization of all office, storage, and program areas.
• Maintains current and required certifications and records for staff according to the YMCA of the Triangle requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required with 2 years of experience working with youth preferred.
• Previous experience in program development, personal development and supervision of staff.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Strong programming, communication, public speaking, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have a strong background in group control, leading activities, planning and organization.
• Strong knowledge of how youth programs are organized and implemented.
• Ability to work with and motivate parents, staff, and children.
• Ability to assist in the management of the facility, equipment, and staff.
• Must obtain certifications through the YMCA in Basic Life Support/First Aid and Emergency Oxygen within first 30 days of hire.
• Multi-lingual desired but not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires corrected vision, speech, and hearing to normal range, or have special accommodations made of sufficient nature for completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds, as well as stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend, and climb.
• Ability to work in a confined space, drive a motor vehicle, pull, and push to appropriate standards.
• Ability to quickly adapt to change, work under stressful conditions, be responsible for others, and communicate clearly through written and verbal communication.