Youth Development Coordinator (Full-Time) - Dover YMCA Family Location
YMCA of DelawareDover, Delaware, United States
Posted March 23, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The YMCA of Delaware, with a 120‑year legacy, serves all Delaware residents through programs that promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Its flagship Healthy Living Prevention Programs—such as the CDC‑recognized Diabetes Prevention Program and the Stanford‑based Healthy Lifestyles Behavior Change Program—combine classroom instruction, community support, and evidence‑based strategies to help participants adopt lasting health habits. By partnering with institutions like Indiana University and Stanford, the organization delivers rigorously tested interventions that have proven to delay or prevent chronic disease. The YMCA’s inclusive, community‑driven culture ensures that people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities can access resources that empower them to thrive physically, mentally, and socially.
Job Description
The Dover YMCA is seeking an innovative and creative individual to lead engaging programs with enthusiasm and charisma. This position plays a key role in coordinating a variety of activities, including art, tumbling, sports, STEM, enrichment, and more.
Requirements
- Collaborate with the Youth Development Director to plan, implement, and influence program staff and operations in assigned areas
- Coordinates staff scheduling in assigned areas, including providing front-line support when needed
- Maintains consistent, continuing, and accurate communication with Youth Development Director and member services staff concerning program issues, supplies, schedule changes, staffing, participant concerns and other pertinent information, including reporting and documenting incidents as required
- Adjusts work schedule to meet the needs of the program and provide opportunities to shadow, coach, and train staff performance at all available program timeslots including evenings and weekends
- Assists in marketing and distribution of program information
- Performs other duties as may be required by supervisors for the benefit of the program(s)
Benefits
- Full benefits package including Dental, Vision & Health Insurance
- Generous PTO vacation, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
- Free Nationwide Y Membership for your Household
- 12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
- Learning and development workshops
- Career advancement opportunities
- Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!