Youth Development Site Coordinator - Pleasants Lane Elementary (Petersburg)

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is looking for a Youth Development Site Coordinator to serve as a positive role model and who will plan programming, oversee center management and supervise youth at our off-site before and after school child care program at Pleasants Lane Elementary School in Petersburg, VA.

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is a nonprofit organization with the goal of strengthening the foundations of community. We do this through programs that help build a healthy mind, body and spirit for all, and our programs are built around our three focus areas : Healthy Living, Youth Development and Social Responsibility. The Y is committed to access, inclusion and engagement for all. At the Y we recognize, appreciate and value all dimensions of diversity and the ways that our communities are unique. We seek to engage and connect diverse populations in a welcoming environment focused on building bridges towards empathy and equity. As an employer, the Y seeks to recruit energetic professionals, encourage work-life balance, and provide opportunities for growth and development. Our employees exemplify and adhere to our four Brand Behaviors of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility.

Duties :

Responsibilities include development and implementation of engaging youth development programs, supervision of all groups of school age children, and day - to - day operations of a school age child care center during the school year. Seasonal responsibilities include high quality day camp programming : with experience in planning, parent communication, and staff supervision and development.

Qualifications :

• Experience with supervising staff, budgeting and program administration
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• A valid driver's license and a good driving record
• Candidates must meet Virginia DOE licensing requirements : college-level coursework in a related field or CDA required
• Minimum age is 21
• Candidates must be responsible, enthusiastic, and able to direct children and staff in a positive way
• Experience in leading Youth Development and Summer Day Camps.

Starting salary is $43,000 plus generous benefits and a free Y family membership.

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