POSITION SUMMARY:

The Coordinator, Fine Arts will be responsible for planning, delivering, supervising and monitoring designed fine arts programs for assigned branch.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for running and planning and scheduling all aspects of assigned fine arts program which may included but not limited to Cheerleading, Gymnastics (tumbling) and Dance programs.

• Assist with recruiting, developing, and coordinating all volunteers & staff members within assigned programs.

• Responsible for ensuring all program participants have the appropriate registration, waivers and payments to participate.

• Responsible for the safety of all participants, knows emergency procedures and the location of emergency equipment.

• Maintain positive rapport with participants and parents of participants.

• Represent YMCA in appropriate business & community groups. This includes providing timely publicity, developing a working relationship with local schools and other community groups as directed by supervisor.

• Conduct programs in accordance with YMCA of Greater Cleveland standards and guidelines.

• Promotes and incorporates the YMCA core values and character development model in to all program activities and assist supervisor with the development and implementation of programming for designated sessions.

• Notify supervisor of any problems relating to program outcomes, impact, tracking and the class overall.

• Gathers periodic participants feedback through distribution written evaluation provided by the Program Director.

• Be actively and visibly involved with members, volunteers and staff in a positive, friendly manner that communicates and demonstrates the YMCA core values of caring, honest, respect and responsibility.

• Follow all established policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, safety practices and personnel policies.

• Participate in and support association events and fund raising activities.

• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.

• Supervise employees in assigned accountabilities, monitor site operation and scheduling and verify time sheets and actual hours worked.

• Identify training needs and initiate development activities of supervisees. Recommend effective personnel management actions (i.e. employee counseling process).

• Secure and maintain required trainings and/or certifications necessary for the position.

• Assure that new employees complete orientation and training according to established guidelines and provide on the job training as required by supervisors. supervisor

• Ensure duties, responsibilities and accountabilities of all direct reports are defined and understood. Ensure that the individual understands the standards for acceptable performance.

• Notify Human Resource Department of job openings, follow hiring and interview process. Make final selection and maintain qualified staff.

• Keeps employees informed as to association and branch events, plans and progress on organizational goals.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High school diploma required, Associates Degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of (2) two year's experience in teaching cheerleading, tumbling and or other gymnastic related programs.

• Minimum of one year experience in staff supervision.

• Sales or marketing experience a plus.

Certification(s) and Requirements:

• Must attend all annual training.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid 1/USASF membership.

• Must be a certified Level 1 training in either Tumbling, Cheerleading and/or other gymnastic level programs. Must obtain within the first 6 months of employment. May be extended based on training availability per supervisors' approval

• CPR and First Aid certification and Safety training required within 30 days of hire.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Program expertise to instruct / lead class(s), team(s) when assigned instruction is unavailable.

• Must understand the gym certification program qualifications.

• Excellent computer skills and experience with standard Microsoft business software.

• Demonstrated strong customer service skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-motivated team player.

• Demonstrate commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA and uphold its values and ethics.

• Ability to work effectively work with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions

• Willingness and ability to be a mandated reporters for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and neglect. All employees are required to follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process: completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form, calling children protective services (696-Kids) and notifying your immediate supervisor, branch executive, risk management and human resources department (s).