Adaptive Program Coordinator
Summary
Coordinates and grows inclusive adaptive afterschool, summer, holiday, and recreation programs for children and teens, supervising staff and volunteers, building community and fundraising partnerships, and managing budgets, transportation, events, compliance, and program outcomes.
The Adaptive Programs Coordinator provides visionary leadership for the YMCA's Adaptive Afterschool, Summer Camp, Holiday Camp, and future adaptive recreation initiatives. This position is responsible for developing innovative programs, building community partnerships, supporting fundraising and grant opportunities, mentoring staff, and expanding inclusive opportunities for children and teens with diverse abilities throughout South Palm Beach County.
Essential Functions
- Lead and grow Adaptive Afterschool, Summer Camp, Holiday Camp, and future adaptive programming.
- Recruit, hire, onboard, mentor, coach, supervise, and evaluate staff and volunteers.
- Build meaningful relationships with participants, parents, caregivers, and community partners through proactive communication and exceptional customer service.
- Ensure compliance with YMCA, DCF, transportation, and risk management standards.
- Coordinate transportation, field trips, and special events.
- Develop new adaptive recreation, educational, wellness, and life-skills programs.
- Evaluate existing programs using enrollment trends, participant feedback, and measurable outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with the Association Development team by providing program data, participant success stories, measurable outcomes, and operational support for grant applications and grant-funded initiatives.
- Support the YMCA Annual Campaign and other fundraising initiatives by sharing participant impact stories, participating in donor engagement opportunities, and assisting with special events.
- Assist in developing and monitoring department budgets while identifying opportunities for sustainable program growth.
- Represent the YMCA throughout the community to develop partnerships and expand adaptive programming.
- Job Requirements
- To be successful, you must meet some education, training and experience requirements and you must be able to demonstrate some critical knowledge, skills, and physical abilities.