STRIDE - Boys Running Program Coordinator

OverviewSTRIDE stands for Success Teamwork Inspiration Determination Excellence. The STRIDE Program Coordinator is responsible for managing, developing, and growing STRIDE, a Spring and Fall after-school character development and running program for boys in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades at the YMCA of Springfield. This role involves recruiting school sites and volunteer coaches, training coaches, planning and implementing curriculum, and managing the two 5K runs at the end of each season. ResponsibilitiesProgram Management: Recruit school sites to host STRIDE Programs Recruit and train volunteer coaches to run school site STRIDE programs Work together with manager to develop local STRIDE sponsors Develop and implement curriculum that teaches character development topics using running and exercises as a teaching vehicle. Order and stock all STRIDE sites with program materials Organize and coordinate two 5K run events as finale to each season with local Girls On the Run chapter Work with manager to create a STRIDE franchise model Develop strategies and tactics to meet STRIDE enrollment goals Participant Engagement: Foster a positive and inclusive environment for all coaches and runners Give STRIDE presentations to prospective schools/students Ensure STRIDE is available to students in all economic areas Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, train, and mentor volunteer coaches. Ensure volunteers are well-prepared to lead sessions and support participants. Maintain regular communication with volunteers to address any issues or needs. Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate records of runners registration and payments Handle payment communications with parents and guardians. Communicate and manage financial assistance for those runners who need aid Manage the program budget and ensure resources are used effectively. OUR SERVICE EXPECTATIONS: Display a friendly, helpful, and positive disposition. Provide customer service that is thorough, timely, organized, and accurate. Help ensure the Y is meeting member and participant needs by utilizing good listening skills, attentiveness, objectivity, and patience in all situations. Place members and participants as the first and highest priority, showing kindness and compassion at all times. Demonstrates the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through all daily activities and responsibilities. Child Abuse Policies & Prevention:The YMCA enforces policies to prevent child abuse. Allegations or suspicions are taken seriously and reported to authorities. Procedures include unscheduled visits, open doors for parents, and a code of conduct for staff. We screen carefully to prevent abusers from being hired and provide child abuse prevention training to staff. Employees who fail to support these policies will be subject to discipline, up to termination. QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bachelor's degree in education, Sports Management, Youth Development, or a related field. Experience working with youth, preferably in a sport, coaching or educational setting. Strong organizational and leadership skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Passion for youth development and promoting healthy lifestyles. Have leadership competencies in the identified key areas. Ability to learn quickly. Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and a professional approach. Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, social, economics, etc.). Ability to complete all required trainings within 60 days of employment, including but not limited to CPR, first aid, Living Our Cause, DCFS Mandated Report, IL Gateway Registry Modules and to maintain these certifications as current as outlined by regulations or requirements. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in running or coaching running programs. Knowledge of character development and youth mentoring principles. Key Leadership competencies a person should bring to this position: Engaging Community Inclusion Communication & Influence 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. Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate. Be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment. Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations ability to act swiftly in an emergency. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. May require physical effort while reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, balancing, bending, leaning, kneeling, walking, and climbing. Specifically, Walking up and down stairs multiple times a day. Carrying supplies to and from work locations, normally lifting less than 25lbs. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. BenefitsFree 1 Parent Family Membership 8% Retirement for Vested Employees Paid Leave for All Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you. Posted Salary RangeUSD $20.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.