LIVESTRONG Program Coordinator

Job Title: LIVESTRONG PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Job Grade: 7
FLSA Status: PartTime/hourly
Leadership Level: Team Leader
Reports to: Fitness Director
Branch: Central & Davis Family YMCA


MISSIONOUR REASON FOR BEING: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit mind and body for all.

CAUSEOUR MISSION IN ACTION: Strengthening the foundations of community through youth development healthy living and social responsibility.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES: General guidelines that set the foundation for how we operate.
We believe in Relationships: Therefore we will prioritize open communication active listening and genuine support to cultivate and strengthen meaningful connections.

We believe in Trust: Therefore we will demonstrate integrity reliability and transparency to build and sustain unwavering trust.

We believe in Teamwork: Therefore we will foster collaboration respect diverse perspectives and share responsibilities to achieve common goals together.

We believe in Leadership: Therefore we will lead with vision empathy growthmindset and accountability to inspire and guide others.

We demonstrate character with caring honesty respect and responsibility.


POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y a leading nonprofit. In coordination with the Fitness Directors provides leadership for the development funding administration delivery and supervision of the LIVESTRONG program at both the Central YMCA and Davis Family YMCAs. Builds and sustains a culture of friendship achievement and belonging within the program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
MEMBER RECRUITMENT & RETENTION Recruits and engages cancer survivors as new program participants. Maintains retention through conversion of participants to members alumni group high quality staff programs and services and facility/equipment upkeep and cleanliness.

MEMBER SERVICE & ENGAGEMENTActs intentionally to connect people with the Y cause through our service and engagement principles; Welcome Connect Support Invite. Contributes to a culture creating friendship achievement and belonging within the program.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENTCoordinates and coaches the LIVESTRONG program at both the Central and Davis Family YMCAs which includes quality planning schedules registration delivery data collection and improvement; monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program. Manages supplies equipment and music and cohort graduation ceremonies.

TALENT MANAGEMENTAssists the Fitness Director to recruit hire onboard train develop schedule engage and direct LIVESTRONG Coaches and volunteers as needed. Ensures that assigned staff maintain certifications and attend required training and inservices. Assists in leading and planning Quarterly Inservices for coaches. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and volunteers.

FACILITY MANAGEMENT Coordinates use of facilities for program activities; ensures a safe clean and productive environment. Assures the cleanliness of spaces and equipment utilized. Records and reports all needed maintenance or repairs; repairs as directed.

RISK MANAGEMENTWorks with Fitness Directors to ensure program operations adhere to all state local and YMCA health and safety regulations and procedures including Child Abuse Prevention emergencies HIPAA medical facility use and disciplinary situations; completes and follows up on Incident Reports. Attends Team Leader Quarterly Inservice.

FISCAL MANAGEMENTManages the Ys resources responsibly and sustains the Ys nonprofit business model to ensure revenue/expense and program services goals are achieved. Works with Directors on LIVESTRONG department budget

FUNDRAISING & STEWARDSHIPCollaborates with the Director of Development to secure philanthropic funding and grants for LIVESTRONG program. Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events. Supports the annual campaign by raising funds getting volunteer campaigners. Assists in the stewardship program with thank you cards invitations to graduation and sharing impact stories.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Works with the Fitness Directors and Marketing Team for marketing and distribution of YMCA branded program information and YMCA collateral; follows all marketing procedures and policies. Supports marketing efforts through word of mouth. Promotes LIVESTRONG program with area doctors and cancer programs to increase awareness and grow program. Stays up to date on organization communication through website app newsletters memos emails from supervisor and administration and utilizes the Paycor home page communication system.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDINGModels relationshipbuilding skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all inquiries emails messages and complaints in a timely manner. Maintains regular clear and concise communication within area of responsibility.

COLLABORATION Develops and maintains collaborative relationships within the medical field and other cancer survivor organizations.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):
Advancing our Mission & Cause: Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.

Building Relationships: Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages inspires and builds commitment to the Ys cause. Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity inclusion and global work as well as cultural competence.

Leading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic data and sound judgment. Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role. Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Ys work and impact in the community. Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact.

Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g. staff volunteers members program participants) both formally and informally to achieve their highest potential. Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

QUALIFICATIONS:
18 years of age and high school diploma or equivalent
Two years related experience in group exercise and/or small group facilitator preferred.
Completion of YMCA programspecific certifications including LIVESTRONG at the YMCA HIPAA and maintenance of outside certification(s).
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Empathy and encouragement for working with cancer survivors.
Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages inspires and builds commitment to the Ys cause.
Computer and technology skills
Administration skills for data collection and reporting HIPAA requirements and program

Requirements Upon Hire:
Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of: New Staff Orientation Child Abuse Prevention CPR/AED First Aid Oxygen Bloodborne Pathogens Sexual Harassment training and Y Leader certification.
YMCA of Youngstown Leadership Development Program within first year

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee needs sufficient strength agility and mobility to perform essential functions maintain required certifications and to supervise program activities
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
May require bending leaning kneeling reaching and moving around the work environment.
Potential exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids.
Must be able to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds with the potential for more weight with assistance.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.