Program Coordinator - Hilltop YMCA (Creative Design)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following, other duties may be assigned:
Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
Organizes, promotes and leads assigned programs and/or initiatives within their location and possibly in other areas of the community.
Works closely with leadership to ensure that assigned programs are developed and delivered to meet the goals of the program.
Assists with continuous improvement efforts focused upon established key Association benchmarks and budget.
Works closely with their supervisor to ensure that assigned programs have access to the necessary space and/or resources to meet the needs and goals of YMCA programs.
Actively participate in staff meetings, development opportunities, community activities, and organizational events.
Assists in the recruitment, hiring, training of leaders; develops, schedules and directs personnel, as needed. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Assists in maintaining and evaluating budget through purchasing of equipment and supplies.
Collaborates with leadership and management teams to ensure the safe and responsible operation of programs and their overall facility.
Assists with philanthropic endeavors of their program/location, as necessary and led by their Executive or Program Director.
Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth. Participates in required abuse risk management training. Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors. Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.Adheres to job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and viewpoints from all social and economic segments of the organization and community. A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is expected from our staff.
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.
