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YREADS Coordinator

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$20 - 22 hourly

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Job Description - YREADS Coordinator



Full-time


Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The YReads Coordinator will lead all aspects of the YReads program at his/her school site. The coordinator will design, market and implement the program, as well as, recruit volunteers. This position requires skills in volunteer recruitment and training, the ability to positively relate to children and create a genuine collaboration with the schools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Plan and implement appropriate daily lesson/mentoring plan and support volunteers/mentors in carrying out activities.
  • Program management, as well as literacy skills, volunteer recruitment and retention.
  • Manage volunteer recruitment training for YMCA READS! Program volunteers/mentors.
  • Establish community and corporate relationships in order to promote the program
  • Organize and present events and activities aimed at volunteer/mentor retention and appreciation.
  • Develop plans for Family Nights and communication to encourage family support of the program objectives and to build strong families.
  • Form relationships with principal, guidance staff and reading specialists at program school sites to promote a team approach to youth mentoring.
  • Prepare or help prepare budget and ensure operations are within the approved budget. Maintain accurate records.
  • Ensure all governmental, YMCA, and organizational records and reporting requirements are in compliance.
  • Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education or a related field preferred
  • Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in education, volunteer development, marketing, and public relations
  • Knowledge, skills and experience in programming for children
  • Knowledge of marketing and volunteer development
  • Administrative abilities and be detail oriented
  • Experienced in childcare management or school age literacy.
  • Experienced in volunteer recruitment, training, and retention.
  • Genuine enjoyment of children with an understanding of their varied learning styles
  • Understanding of the challenges of some families
  • Strong verbal and written skills in English
  • Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association’s policies on background screening

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

  • CPR/ First Aid/AED Certifications required
  • Completion of YMCA’s Blood Borne Pathogens training annually
  • Completion of YMCA’s Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training annually
  • Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols
  • Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor

Salary Description

20.00 to 22.00

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