Program Coordinator- Art/Science - French Creek YMCA

Coordinator, Fine Arts

At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Join our Greater Cleveland YMCA team in living our cause and helping to provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community.

Position Summary

The Coordinator, Fine Arts will be responsible for planning, delivering, supervising and monitoring designed fine arts programs for assigned branch.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for running and planning and scheduling all aspects of assigned fine arts program which may included but not limited to Cheerleading, Gymnastics (tumbling) and Dance programs.
• Assist with recruiting, developing, and coordinating all volunteers & staff members within assigned programs.
• Responsible for ensuring all program participants have the appropriate registration, waivers and payments to participate.
• Responsible for the safety of all participants, knows emergency procedures and the location of emergency equipment.
• Maintain positive rapport with participants and parents of participants.
• Represent YMCA in appropriate business & community groups. This includes providing timely publicity, developing a working relationship with local schools and other community groups as directed by supervisor.
• Conduct programs in accordance with YMCA of Greater Cleveland standards and guidelines.
• Promotes and incorporates the YMCA core values and character development model into all program activities and assist supervisor with the development and implementation of programming for designated sessions.
• Notify supervisor of any problems relating to program outcomes, impact, tracking and the class overall.
• Gathers periodic participants feedback through distribution written evaluation provided by the Program Director.
• Be actively and visibly involved with members, volunteers and staff in a positive, friendly manner that communicates and demonstrates the YMCA core values of caring, honest, respect and responsibility.
• Follow all established policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, safety practices and personnel policies.
• Participate in and support association events and fund raising activities.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Supervise employees in assigned accountabilities, monitor site operation and scheduling and verify time sheets and actual hours worked.
• Identify training needs and initiate development activities of supervisees. Recommend effective personnel management actions (i.e. employee counseling process).
• Secure and maintain required trainings and/or certifications necessary for the position.
• Assure that new employees complete orientation and training according to established guidelines and provide on the job training as required by supervisors.
• Ensure duties, responsibilities and accountabilities of all direct reports are defined and understood. Ensure that the individual understands the standards for acceptable performance.
• Notify Human Resource Department of job openings, follow hiring and interview process. Make final selection and maintain qualified staff.
• Keeps employees informed as to association and branch events, plans and progress on organizational goals.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma required, Associates Degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of (2) two year's experience in teaching cheerleading, tumbling and or other gymnastic related programs.
• Minimum of one year experience in staff supervision.
• Sales or marketing experience a plus.

Certification(s) and Requirements:

• Must attend all annual training.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid 1/USASF membership.
• Must be a certified Level 1 training in either Tumbling, Cheerleading and/or other gymnastic level programs. Must obtain within the first 6 months of employment. May be extended based on training availability per supervisors' approval
• CPR and First Aid certification and Safety training required within 30 days of hire.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Program expertise to instruct/lead class(s), team(s) when assigned instruction is unavailable.
• Must understand the gym certification program qualifications.
• Excellent computer skills and experience with standard Microsoft business software.
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated team player.
• Demonstrate commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA and uphold its values and ethics.
• Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions
• Willingness and ability to be a mandated reporters for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and neglect. All employees are required to follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process: completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form, calling children protective services (696-Kids) and notifying your immediate supervisor, branch executive, risk management and human resources department (s).

About YMCA of Greater Cleveland

Our vision is to be the premier community-based, charitable organization that embraces collaborations to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

• A free membership to your local YMCA and discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare).
• Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a YMCA of Greater Cleveland employee.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement 8% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and paid vacation.