Salary: $19.00 Hourly

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Dodge YMCA is seeking a Program Coordinator who, under the supervision of the Site Director, will be responsible for developing, implementing, delivering, supervising, and evaluating the programs at the Y Afterschool and Summer Day Camp programs, including Holiday Camps. The Program Coordinator will focus on program quality and delivery of services as well as training and development of the staff, including Activity Specialists and Program Aides.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of program participants by providing supervision of all activities.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants.
• Maintain accurate program documentation (participant files, data entry, DYCD Online, AS400, attendance, sign-in/out forms, behavior reports, incident reports, and accident reports, as appropriate). 
• Support the Site Director and supervise Activity Specialists, Counselors, Advisors, and Volunteers in the implementation of the Y Programs, Summer Camp Programs, and CIT Programs.
  
• Work cooperatively with professional staff, teachers, and other program, housing, and school staff.
  
• Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
  
• Create marketing flyers for program awareness and enrollment, update bulletin boards, and create a monthly newsletter.
  
• Serve as a positive role model for participants.
  
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child’s strengths and areas of growth.
  
• Work with the Program Site Director to secure and maintain all equipment or supplies needed.
  
• Understand and communicate the YMCA’s core values and the goals of the program to participants and caregivers.
  
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated department meetings, and special events (i.e., Healthy Kids Day, Open Houses).
  
• Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.

Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.