Workforce Support Coordinator

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. We are:

• Welcoming – Open to all.
• Genuine – We value and embrace individuality.
• Hopeful – We believe in everyone’s potential.
• Nurturing – We support holistic development.
• Determined – We’re relentless in strengthening communities.

The Workforce Support Coordinator will lead, support, and expand career readiness, workforce development, youth mental wellness, or summer day camp initiatives for youth and young adults across the YMCA of Muncie service area. This position will provide direct support to workforce participants, summer camp staff, and campers while assisting the Director of Youth Development in delivering high-quality programs that promote career readiness, social-emotional development, and positive youth outcomes.

• Serve as support to the Director of Youth Development by assisting with YMCA Summer Day Camp programs. 
• Provide supervision, coaching, and support to workforce development student participants assigned to summer camp work experiences. 
• Assist with activity planning, camper transitions, and behavior management. 
• Support seasonal camp staff and workforce development participants. 
• Coordinate workforce development learning opportunities within summer camp operations to provide hands-on employment experiences. 
• Assist in maintaining a positive camp culture. 
• Ensure activities align with YMCA youth development outcomes and workforce readiness competencies. 
• Support special events, field trips, enrichment activities, and community partnerships connected to workforce and summer camp programming. 
• Provide temporary leadership coverage during the absence of designated camp staff.

• Provide 1:1 support for youth throughout work-based learning, including evaluations and graduation pathway alignment.

• At least 21 years of age. 
• Must be able to pass background screenings.
• Six months or more previous experience with young adults preferred.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications required within 30 days of hire.
• Child Abuse Prevention Training prior to first shift.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic
   segments of the community
• Basic knowledge of computers.

• Must be able to travel regionally to program sites (e.g., Camp Crosley, East Central Indiana).
• Must have a clean driving record and be able to pass the authorized driver test given by YMCA insurer 
• Occasional evening and weekend hours are required.
• Must pass background check and child abuse prevention training.

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required 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. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, to climb or balance, to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, occasionally bending or squatting.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Human Services, Workforce Development, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in youth programming, workforce development, or community engagement.
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Experience with community partnerships, work-based learning, or grant programs preferred.
• Proficiency in data entry, reporting tools, and digital platforms 

• Monitors the maintenance of a clean, safe, and sanitary environment and meets all state and local licensing requirements.

DEVELOPING & INSPIRING PEOPLE support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y’s cause, sustain the Y’s culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact

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