Coordinator, Programs (3631)

Mid Valley Family YMCA – Van Nuys, CA 91405 | Part Time (up to 29 hours) | Salary: $20.00–$22.00 per hour | Shift: Any Overview The Youth Development Enrichment Programs Coordinator leads and oversees youth enrichment programs, including recreational, educational, arts, wellness, and specialty classes. This role creates a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment fostering positive relationships among participants, families, staff, instructors, and community partners. Responsibilities Coordinate and oversee daily operations of Youth Development Enrichment Programs, ensuring quality, safety, and engagement. Support planning and implementation of recreational, educational, arts, wellness, and specialty enrichment activities promoting youth achievement, skill development, creativity, belonging, and positive peer relationships. Plan, lead, and facilitate youth enrichment classes and activities directly with participants. Build and maintain positive relationships with participants, model appropriate behavior, and create a welcoming, supportive environment for children and families. Provide leadership, guidance, onboarding, scheduling support, and ongoing coaching to program staff and instructors to ensure effective program delivery. Maintain appropriate supervision of participants at all times, adhering to YMCA safety standards, child abuse prevention policies, and emergency procedures. Foster children's social‑emotional development through proactive behavior management, encouragement, and relationship building. Support program growth and participant retention through quality programming, family engagement, and community outreach. Maintain program records, attendance, incident reports, schedules, and documentation per YMCA policies. Ensure program spaces, supplies, and equipment are safe, organized, clean, and well‑maintained. Participate in staff meetings and trainings as required. Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management. Demonstrate the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Respect, Honesty, and Responsibility. Demonstrate competencies in Cause‑Driven Leadership areas: Mission Advancement, Collaboration, Operational Effectiveness, and Personal Growth. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications Age ≥ 21 years. High School Diploma or equivalent; coursework in child development, recreation, education, human services, or related fields preferred. Previous experience working with youth in enrichment, childcare, recreation, camp, educational, or related settings preferred. Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred. Strong organizational, communication, customer service, and relationship‑building skills. Ability to plan, organize, and implement age‑appropriate, engaging youth activities and programs. Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and create an inclusive, welcoming environment. Demonstrated professionalism, emotional maturity, initiative, and leadership abilities. Current or obtain within 90 days First Aid and Adult/Child/Infant CPR certifications. Leadership Competencies Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Provide visionary leadership to mobilize resources for community challenges. Competencies: Change Leadership, Engaging Community, Philanthropy, & Volunteerism. Building Relationships: Develop inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations to co‑create solutions to pressing social needs. Competencies: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, & Inclusion. Leading Operations: Ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization. Competencies: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, & Program/Project Management. Developing & Inspiring Others: Support holistic development of self and others. Competencies: Emotional Maturity & Developing Self & Others. Work Environment and Minimum Physical Requirements Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Lead and participate in youth activities in indoor and outdoor environments year‑round. Supervise and engage with children in active recreational and enrichment settings. Lift and carry up to 35 pounds. EEO Statement Support and uphold the YMCA’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). #J-18808-Ljbffr YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles