Camp / Childcare Prog. Coordinator - Fairfield Family YMCA

The YMCA of Greater Long Beach is looking for an experienced full time Camp & Childcare Program Coordinator to provide leadership to the Fairfield YMCA Camp and Childcare program areas with an emphasis on growth and expansion while maintaining and enhancing the highest program quality. With direct support from the Program Director, Program Coordinator will be responsible for supervising and assisting with the development of quality programs in the licensed child care, and ACA accredited day camp programs. We are looking for a Camp/Childcare Program Coordinator who demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Building rapport and relating to the students and parents is important. The YMCA staff strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members and participants. We embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better experience for our members and participants. If this sounds like a good fit for you please apply!

This is a full time position with excellent benefits!

Must answer all pre-employment questions in order to be considered.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manage Branch programs, cash management and receipting procedures, enrollments and registrations, receivables and payments. Monitor program usage, check-in and service procedures, cancellations and changes. Ensure the accurate processing and management of program software systems including DAXKO and others.
2. Track program usage, inquiries, tours, terminations, etc.; prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports and schedules; collect and distribute program evaluations; conduct quality checks and satisfaction surveys.
3. Assist with member relations and involvement, member services inquiries, complaints and concerns. Responsible for new program sign-ups, and program needs. Process financial assistance requests.
4. Assist with the hiring, training, scheduling and supervision of staff. Attend regular staff meetings and assist as needed. Ensure program requirements are enforced.
5. Assist with promoting program awareness through publications, marketing materials and member promotion programs. Participate in community/facility events.
6. Assist with fundraising and special event efforts; serve as a staff liaison for fundraising team. Provide staff leadership for branch special events.
7. Follow and enforce safety standards, policies and procedures. Ensure proper care and use of assets.
8. Attend all staff meetings, trainings and other YMCA functions as required by supervisor.
9. Maintain open lines of communication with staff, parents, and supervisor.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

We are looking for a Camp and Childcare Program Coordinator who is growth focused while demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Building rapport and relating to the members, volunteers and other staff members is critical. Our goal at the Y is to meet or exceed expectations and deliver a high-value experience for members and participants. We embrace new approaches and ideas on how to create a better experience for our participants. If this sounds like a job for you please apply for this position!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College Degree and/or equivalent experience required.
• Experience & Background: One to two years related experience preferred, supervising day camp and/or licensed child care programs, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency or equivalent experience
• Experience in sales/marketing, membership retention, program leadership and staff supervision preferred
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Current Pediatric CPR and First Aide Certification and Health & Safety Class required within first 3 months of employment.
• Immunization record: Influenza or waiver, Tdap(Pertussis), and MMR(Measles)
• CDSS Manded Reported (AB1207) training required within first month of employment
• Criminal Clearance: including fingerprints
• Health Exam Screening with Neg TB test and Negative Drug test screening.
• Complete ALL required online training(s).

YMCA Core Competencies (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other persons point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Environmental Factors: Indoor and outdoor facilities (e.g. kitchen and recreational sites); exposure to heat, cold, potentially hazardous chemicals, toxic materials; work on slippery or uneven surfaces. Noise level is usually moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, THE YMCA OF GREATER LONG BEACH VALUES AND ENCOURAGES DIVERSITY IN ITS WORKFORCE.