Make a Difference Every Day. Inspire the Next Generation. The Cadillac Area YMCA is seeking a passionate and energetic Youth Development Coordinator to help shape the lives of local teens. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, create safe and welcoming spaces, and empower young people to discover their potential. You'll lead innovative programs, mentor teens during some of the most influential years of their lives, and help provide experiences that build confidence, character, leadership, and lifelong success. If you're looking for a career where your work has a lasting impact on your community and where every day brings the chance to change a young person's future for the better, we'd love to have you join our team. This is a full time position (35-40 hrs./week). In person, Noon-7:00pm Monday thru Friday.
At the Y, our purpose is to strengthen community. We strive to live up to our purpose every day, working side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we believe that we’re stronger when we work together for the greater good. We are:
- Welcoming: We’re open to all. We create spaces where you can be, belong and become.
- Genuine: We value who you are and encourage you to be true to yourself and others.
- Nurturing: We’re with you on your journey to develop your full potential.
- Hopeful: We believe in your ability to create positive change in our community and in the world.
- Determined: We’re on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you!
A BETTER US STARTS WITH U
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively impacts people’s lives. No matter what role you take on at the Y, you’ll show up each day with the satisfaction of knowing your contributions are helping to empower young people, improve health and well-being, and inspire action in your community. If you want more than just a job – if you’re looking to discover a sense of purpose and opportunities to contribute to the greater good – then the Y is the place for you. Join us!
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Youth Development Coordinator will be responsible for the administration, coordination, planning, delivery, and evaluation of teen youth development programs and operations. This position also supports certain non-programmatic duties as related to membership development and facility management.
Essential Functions:
1. Youth Development programs include but are not limited to: Teen Center, Teen Impact, Camp Torenta and Educational Enrichment programming.
2. Engage proactive, positive risk management plan that will effectively minimize risk exposure and incidents. Provide for appropriate, timely, response when incidents do occur. 3. Recruits, hire, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate all paid and volunteer instructors as programs dictate and budget guidelines allow. Develop systems to motivate staff and achieve goals.
4. Ensure that all staff have appropriate and updated certifications. Oversee ongoing training. Plan and implement in service meetings as needed.
5. Provides direct program instruction, implementation and leadership.
6. Develop and implement annual budgets for the youth development programs and manage agreed upon budgets within operating guidelines.
7. Maintain essential program data and reporting as it relates to grants, service reports and management needs.
8. Develop, implement, and oversee youth development programs that reflect community needs and maintain the YMCA’s high standards of quality, safety, and caring. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
9. Maintain best practices and security concerning computer hardware and password management.
10. Work with the Membership Director to effectively promote youth development programs and resources. Prepare regular program information and details for marketing efforts.
11. Maintain graphic and branding standards while designing marketing materials.
12. Assist in YMCA fund raising activities and special events. Leads by example by supporting the annual campaign.
13. Remain current in required and voluntary training in order to promote growth in spirit, mind, and body.
14. Provide excellent member service by exceeding member expectations. Ensure that all membership and program retention strategies are maximized. Work closely with entire YMCA team to ensure member satisfaction, tracking, and follow-up.
15. Engage in active listening with members in order to build relationships, understand individual’s goals and interests, and take the initiative to assist in the achievement of those goals.
16. Be a positive representative of the Cadillac Area YMCA in the community at all times reflecting the Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent training or related experience.
- 3 years’ experience with direct supervisory responsibility preferred.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and experience working with all age groups.
- Proficient with current technology, desktop office computers and mobile devices
- Required training within in 30 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, Workplace Harassment, Internet Safety, CPR, AED, and First Aid
Benefits:
· Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
· Life Insurance
· Retirement Plan
· Free YMCA Family Membership
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work 12pm-7pm, Monday-Friday?
Education:
Experience:
- Direct Supervisory: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Cadillac, MI 49601 (Required)
Work Location: In person
