Youth Program Coordinator

Were Hiring: Youth Program Coordinator
Location: Penobscot Bay YMCA Afterschool Program and Day Camp Locations
Full-Time: Afternoons Early Evenings Occasional Weekends

Are you passionate about shaping meaningful experiences for kids Do you thrive in fast-paced mission-driven environments where your leadership truly matters The Penobscot Bay YMCA is looking for a Youth Program Coordinator to help lead our Afterschool and Summer Camp programsbringing creativity consistency and care to everything we offer our families.

Who You Are:

• A strong communicator and creative problem-solver
• Comfortable leading a team and creating structure in dynamic environments
• Passionate about youth development equity and inclusion
• Organized dependable and responsiveespecially with families
• Available during program hours (typically afternoons and some weekends)

In this role youll work alongside the Director of Sports Camp and Afterschool Programs to ensure our youth programs are safe enriching and well-executed. From developing hands-on STEAM activities to mentoring part-time staff supporting volunteers and connecting with parentsyoull be a key player in delivering quality experiences that strengthen our community. You will ensure a safe engaging and organized environment for children and families while also serving as a key support to alleviate workload and maintain continuity across youth programs.

Why Join Us

• Competitive Benefits PTO paid holidays health dental vision insurance life & disability coverage
• Retirement Program Day 1 access to retirement savings with a 10% match from the YMCA after two years
• Family Membership Perks Enjoy a free annual YMCA family membership ($972 value!)
• A Role That Makes a Difference The PenBay Y is a community cornerstone where all people can connect grow and thrive and you are a vital part of that vision.

Essential Functions

• Program Leadership & Delivery: Provide hands-on leadership oversight of daily operations and STEAM-curriculum creation for Afterschool and Summer Day Camp programs. Act as a consistent and visible presence during programming hours fostering a culture of safety inclusion and fun.
• Program Promotion & Communication: Collaborate with leadership to develop and distribute clear engaging marketing materials and program communications including flyers newsletters and social media content for youth programs.
• Program Growth & Improvement: Regularly assess program quality and participant experience. Offer ideas and leadership for innovation expansion and continuous improvement across all youth initiatives.
• Team Support & Supervision: Assist with recruiting hiring training scheduling and supervising part-time staff across youth programs. Serve as a mentor and coach to frontline team members ensuring staff are supported engaged and prepared to succeed.
• Operational Execution: Maintain a strong working knowledge of program schedules facilities and logistics to ensure smooth daily operation. Help coordinate transportation supply needs snacks and transitions between program elements.
• Family & Community Engagement: Serve as a responsive point of contact for parents and guardians addressing questions concerns and suggestions with empathy and professionalism. Support outreach and relationship-building with local schools organizations and community partners.
• Volunteer Coordination: Help recruit schedule and engage volunteers to enhance program delivery ensuring they are equipped to serve and feel valued as part of our youth development mission.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Minimum 2 years experience working with youth in a structured setting (camp afterschool recreation or education).
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Confident communicator with experience handling parent or community inquiries.
• Ability to lead a team and create a positive productive environment.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Must be available to occasionally work evenings and weekends based on program needs.

Work Environment & 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sufficient strength agility and mobility to plan lead and participate in a range of activities in various indoor and outdoor locations.
• Must be able to manage and de-escalate unsafe behavior if necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds multiple times per week.