Program Coordinator, Lincoln Co. YMCA, Lincoln Co. Schools Programs
BenefitsPulled from the full job description
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
Full job description
This position is like being the director of your own center.
Join our team as a Y Program Coordinator! This is a full time, leadership position, ideal for those with a 4 year BK Degree or Early Childhood Degree who are seeking a career in Early Childhood Education. DID YOU KNOW? Most of our school age staff come to us with no school age experience?! In fact, 90% of our Coordinators have only worked in Birth-5 programs!
Pay: up to $17 an hour
Benefits: The Y offers a free family membership to full-time employees, so you can work out and take advantage of member benefits... full medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flex spending accounts; paid time off, AND 12% retirement after 2 years or 1,000 hours of service... That's amazing!
What You Will Do:
A program coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program and staff. They work to ensure that programs are running smoothly and efficiently and that they are meeting the goals and objectives of the YMCA. Program Coordinators focus on lesson planning, activity planning, staff coordination, and supervision. While children are in the program, coordinators are floating between groups of children and group leaders to ensure that all children are properly supervised, safe, and actively engaged in activities. The coordinator ensures that the program is in compliance with licensing and sanitation rules and maintains program, child, and staff files.
- Participate! Actively engage while supervising campers. Encourage and invite participation, set an example for positive and inclusive play. Splash in the pool, draw, paint, play board games, make slime, race to the finish line, and more!
- Be a Leader. Manage your campers and their behavior, lead games, projects, and activities, promote skill development, creativity, and exploration.
- Communicate with Campers. Develop relationships with campers, be empathic, build trust, and display patience. Mediate and resolve camper conflicts.
- Respect. Learn, serve, and work together to build a community where everyone thrives!
- Attend to injuries. Provide first aid. Complete and submit Incident reports. When required, perform C.P.R. and utilize A.E.D.
- Learn and Grow. Attend and participate in staff orientation, trainings, and meetings. Develop relationships with other coordinators and your group leaders, give and receive feedback, and provide input.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to gain leadership experience and direct their own program, build your resume, take part in free professional development, gain skills that can lead to a fulfilling career, and all while having fun and earning a paycheck!
PERKS of being a Coordinator?!?
- Fun activities
- You are welcomed into our big Y team!!!
- Take a free day on your BIRTHDAY!
- Consistent- but flexible- hours to fit your needs
- Working for an employer that values our employees and celebrates our staff often!
What do you need to be considered?
- You must be 21 and have a high school diploma or GED
- Prefer 2 year or 4 year degree from accredited university in education or related field
- Must have EDU 119 or ability to test out or complete the class within 6 months of hire
- Must have 2 years of Early Childhood experience- this can be in birth-5 programs or school age programs
You must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
Ability to Relocate:
- Lincolnton, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person