Special Programs Coordinator

YMCA
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Job Description

Seeking a Special Programs Coordinator to support and lead inclusive programming for individuals of all abilities. If you're compassionate, creative, and passionate about making a positive impact, this is your opportunity to build connections, empower participants, and strengthen our community.

Full-time | 40 hours/week | Occasional evenings and weekends
Experience in special education, recreation, or human services preferred.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.  Implement high quality adaptable programs and member services that promote inclusion of all abilities.

BENEFITS:

Competitive Benefits Package
Complimentary Y Membership
Y Program and Kid's Corner Discounts available
Positive culture rooted in Christian core values: Faith, Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility

Qualifications
  • High School diploma or equivalent general education degree, required.
  • Education or previous work experience in recreational therapy, special education, or equivalent preferred.
  • Certifications that must be obtained and maintained within first 90 days:  CPR, AED , First Aid , Child Abuse
  • Prevention, Blood borne Pathogens, Hazard Communication.
  • Willingness to attend meetings, training, and obtain additional certification as requested.
Essential Functions
  • Assist with coordination, planning, and implementation of programming and member services
    for individuals with special needs.
  • Coordinate day-to-day operations of the member courtesy counter providing employment
    opportunities for individuals with special needs. Ensure sufficient staff coverage and
    personally cover shifts if necessary.
  • Delegate tasks and responsibilities to assigned program staff, monitoring performance and
    providing development and leadership. Report staff successes and/or issues to the Special
    Programs Director. Manage staff hiring, performance evaluations and corrections.
  • Ensure sufficient staff-to-participant ratios for assigned programs and personally cover shifts
    if necessary
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Advancing Our Mission & Cause
• Serves others by intentionally welcoming, connecting, and supporting them, and inviting them to
get involved and give back to the community.
• Ensures programs and services meet community needs.
• Intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and
determined.