Recreation Program Coordinator - Summer Parks

The YMCA of Greater Erieis looking to hire aRecreation Program Coordinator for our Summer Parks program. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

This position pays up to $12.61 - $18.91/hour contingent on experience.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RECREATION PROGRAM SITE COORDINATOR

As the Recreation Program Coordinator for our partnership with the City of Erie's Summer Parks program is responsible for the daily supervision of the participants, ages 6-18, in the YMCA of Greater Erie Summer Parks programming in conjunction with the City of Erie. The employee is responsible for assisting in the planning, development, and implementation of all program components, program activities and events in the Summer Parks program. The employee guides the academic and social development of participants; ensuring a safe, enriching and healthy environment.

You are friendly and patient as you serve as a role model and demonstrate professional behavior. With enthusiasm, you help deliver program curriculum and behavioral structure in helping with the needs of the participants. You are also conscientious about keeping records up to date and accurate and ensuring compliance with YMCA standards and government regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, develop, supervise, implement and direct designated recreation program in accordance with the quality guidelines.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules staff in accordance to quality guidelines and adjust for absentees. Directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Ensure the safety and engagement of participants by providing careful, attentive supervision, alert at all times.
• Follows program curriculum and behavioral structure in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants.
• Serves as a positive role model, demonstrates professional behavior and understands positive youth development approaches to the academic, mental and social development of youth.
• Facilitates a program environment that invites participation, socialization, positive behavior and positive attitude.
• Manages and controls budgets related to the position. Ensures program operates within budget and that program
• Assist in the completion of attendance reports, meal counts and volunteer logs. Responsible for all daily record keeping and adherence to all quality standard requirements.
• Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
• Maintenance of all staff and participant records for compliance.
• Assisting with orientation of new participants and parents to the recreation program.
• Facilitate strong communication between the recreational staff and families.
• Assist in daily maintenance of assigned parks, notifying proper personnel of safety concerns.
• Assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
• Control and monitoring of supplies and equipment.
• Assumes other duties as requested by Executive Director or Designee

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A RECREATION PROGRAM SITE COORDINATOR

• Bachelor's degree in the approved curriculum from an accredited college or university
• Excellent public relation skills in working with the community, parents, staff and children.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills.
• Act 33, Act 34 and FBI clearances.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must complete all Standard Recreation program training and safety Requirements as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND 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.

• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, reach, crouch, kneel, stoop, crawl, walk, stand and spend time on the floor.
• The employee may come in contact with students that are ill and/or contagious.
• The noise level ranges from quiet to loud.
• The employee frequently is required to sit, stoop and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must lift a minimum of 20 pounds and occasionally lift 50 pounds.

SEASONAL WORK SCHEDULE

This position is a seasonal role to begin on June1, 2026. The schedule is Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:00pm.

ABOUT YMCA OF GREATER ERIE

We are a nonprofit organization with a focus on healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development. Our cause is to strengthen the community. We serve a diverse population of men, women, and children with an emphasis on families. Our membership is 21 million strong and spread across more than 2,600 Y associations nationwide. Here, locally, our four membership branches, outdoor recreation center, nine early and school-age education program centers, and community outreach programs serve more than 35,000.

We value our people. Working for us means you'll enjoy a great work-life balance and be treated with respect. We offer competitive wage and benefit packages for full and part-time employees. We truly believe that the YMCA is for all people, and that shows in our staffing. Here, you will be able to put your experiences, abilities, and energy to work as you impact the lives of those around you.

Some of the benefits that we offer, depending on your position and schedule, include health & dental insurance, disability and life insurance, a funded retirement plan, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), a free YMCA membership, discounted program fees including childcare, and a flexible work schedule. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you to use and expand your programming and sports development knowledge, apply today!

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this part-time childcare position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!