Youth Development Coordinator
Hermantown, MNFull-time$44–47K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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The Youth Development Coordinator oversees Kids Club, youth programs, and family events at the Downtown and Hermantown locations. The role recruits and directs staff and volunteers, develops and assesses programs, monitors budgets, and builds relationships with participants and families. It also supports an inclusive workplace and the YMCA’s equity and diversity efforts. The position works on-site at both branches.
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Job Duties
Oversees the operations and management of Kids Club, youth programs (Fun Days, Parents Night Out, etc.), and family events (Health Kids Day, Spooktacular, Family Nights, etc.) at both the Downtown and Hermantown locations.
Recruiting, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs personnel and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff, improve quality of programs, and achieve goals.
Researches, develops, executes, and assesses youth, teen, and family programs, events, and policies.
Develops and monitors program budget, secures funding sources to meet fiscal objectives, and assists in fundraising efforts.
Builds effective, authentic relationships with participants, parents, staff, and volunteers- helping them connect with each other and the Y community.
Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
Works 15-20 hours on-site at each branch location (Downtown Duluth and Y at the Essentia Wellness Center). The Youth Development Coordinator will have an office at each location.
Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity.
Minimum Education Required
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training (must receive within 60 days)
Minimum Experience Required
Two years of experience working in a recreational, education, and/or childcare setting.
Experience in administration, supervision, marketing, and curriculum or program planning is required.
Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Office 365, and Outlook.
Must possess current and valid driver’s license as well as personal vehicle for transportation between locations.
Commitment of supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
No
Compensation
$44,000.00 - $47,000.00 / Annually
Postal Code
55811
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
99911
Job Benefits
Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plans
Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts available
Long and Short-Term Disability Coverage
Employee assistance program
Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y
Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller
Paid time off (About 120 hours/ year and starting with 40 hours)
Paid parental leave
Subscription to the Calm app
Bereavement leave
Paid holidays
Team member referral program
Employee engagement and appreciation activities
Growth and development opportunities
Free parking
Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged
How this job compares
Set against the 1,313 open Program Coordinator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$44–47K/yr
- US median$60–73K/yr379 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $46K, is 32% below the US median midpoint ($67K) — in the lowest quarter of Program Coordinator salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 40 open Program Coordinator jobs in Minnesota and 1,313 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
- Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota7 open
- Concordia College3 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Program Coordinator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (822 postings).
- Education
- 288 of the 1,313 open Program Coordinator jobs (22%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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