Youth and Family Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Youth & Family Coordinator at Two Rivers YMCA provides leadership and operational support for Youth & Family programs focusing on the Y-Winners junior high afterschool program at the Moline-East Moline YMCA Branch by supervising staff, supporting program delivery, ensuring safe and engaging environments for participants, and helping expand and strengthen YMCA programs within the community. 

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Y-Winners program and oversee the daily supervision of students during program hours.
• Model strong relationship-building practices with members, families, staff, and program participants
• Establish and maintain a dedicated and inclusive space for Y-Winner participants within the Spirit, Mind, and Body Center.
• Develop a monthly activity calendar and lesson plans focused on the YMCA Core Values, promoting a healthy spirit, mind, and body. 
• Collaborate across YMCA departments to build integrated, cross-program opportunities for teen participants. 
• Work alongside local organizations and community volunteers to design hands-on service projects that empower youth to actively strengthen their community. 
• Train, schedule, and support Youth & Family staff and volunteers.
• Maintain consistent, clear communication with staff, supervisors, members, and families regarding program operations and participant needs. 
• Identity, report, and respond to safety concerns, maintenance needs, and program incidents in a timely manner.
• Support implementation of YMCA policies, procedures, and risk management practices across all Youth & Family programs.
• Respond appropriately to behavioral, medical, and emergency situations and complete required documentation.
• Support additional program, staffing, or operational needs as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: 

• Communication & Influence
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Developing Self & Others
• Engaging Community

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 1-2 years of additional education or experience in youth development or related field preferred.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse populations from all social and economic backgrounds.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced program environment.
• Ability to supervise staff and maintain a safe, positive program environment.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: Required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED and First Aid certifications for infant, child, and adult populations, Bloodborne Pathogen Training, Child Abuse Prevention Training, and any additional certifications or trainings required by YMCA youth programming standards. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and valid car insurance. Certifications must remain current throughout employment.

ACCOUNTABILITIES: Responsible for supporting the successful operation of Youth & Family programs by supervising staff, volunteers, and program participants, ensuring safe program environments, maintaining high-quality participant experiences, and supporting program growth and engagement. Serves as the primary first responder in the event of an emergency.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. This may include exposure to active indoor and outdoor youth program environments with varying noise levels and frequent interaction with children and families.

Work requires frequent movement throughout program spaces and the ability to respond quickly to changing participant and operational needs in a fast-paced environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, bend, kneel, and engage in youth program activities. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently up to 40 pounds, and occasionally up to 60 pounds.

The position requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the environment is typically moderate to louse. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.