Job Title: Family Coordinator

Reports To: School Age and Family Director

Work Location: Manlius YMCA, Manlius, NY

FLSA: Non-exempt – Part-time

Salary: $16.00 - $17.00/hour

Work Schedule: Varies, T, TH, F 8:30 - 12:30, Family Programs & Events

A Career with a Cause:

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We are for ALL.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement | YMCA OF CENTRAL NEW YORK (ymcacny.org)

Position Summary:

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The Family Coordinator provides supervision to children and the Child Watch program space in the YMCA Child Watch Program. The Family Coordinator assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary Range $16.00 - $17.00/hour; Part-time Non-Exempt

• YMCA Membership

  Essential Functions:

• Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization; supporting members connect with each other and the YMCA.

• Maintains physical presence, always remains alert while on duty.

• Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; completes related reports as required.

• Establish positive relationships with parents, children, and other staff members

• Oversee supervision of all children

• Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and staff expectations, including those for the prevention of child abuse.

• Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on department offerings and member engagement.

• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed. Clean and store equipment per branch procedures.

• Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.

• Is willing to step up, even if outside of the position description, to contribute to the overall success of the YMCA.

YMCA Leadership Competencies:

• Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.

• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.

• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

• Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.

• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

Experience, Education, and Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a child related field

• Minimum of two-years of related work experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 11 years old

• Minimum of one-year supervisory and problem-solving experience with staff

Trainings & Certifications:

• Must complete annual safety, combating sexual-harassment, and child abuse prevention trainings assigned by human resources prior to direct service.

• Must have current CPR and First Aid within the first 30 days of employment.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to frequently sit, use hands and fingers, stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and climb.

• Ability to lift and/or carry and move up to 35 pounds.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a recreational and/or educational environment. This role routinely uses standard recreation and/or office equipment. At times, employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and risk of injury from others. All employees are required to always follow the preventative health policies of the YMCA. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.