Community Educator Coordinator - YMCA : Job Details

Job DetailsLevelExperiencedJob LocationYouth Services - Asheville, NCPosition TypeFull Time SalaryEducation LevelHigh SchoolSalary Range$37440.00 - $45760.00 Salary/yearJob CategoryChild CareDescriptionABOUT USThe nonprofit YMCA of Western North Carolina strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1889, we engage more than 100,000 people - regardless of age, income, or background - to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region's health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support the community. We do this through seven YMCAs, dozens of program sites, and YMCA Camp Watia. As the state's largest provider of licensed school-age childcare, we give more than 1,000 children a day the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We are made up of people of all ages, from all backgrounds, working side by side to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and they guide everything we do. We are committed to being an organization that exposes and addresses social constraints that limit and/or negatively affect all humans from all walks of life. We recruit staff who are passionate about giving back to the community, helping people, and upholding our core values. For more information, please visitymcawnc.org.ABOUT THE ROLEUnder the direction and guidance of the Community Teen Director and consistent with the mission and values of the YMCA of Western North Carolina, the Community Educator Coordinator supports the implementation of community-based education programs that promote youth mental wellness and positive development. This role is responsible for facilitating Youth and Teen Mental Health First Aid trainings as well as other mental wellness and community education offerings, supporting mental wellness programs for teens and caregivers, and assisting with outreach and education efforts across Buncombe, Henderson, and McDowell counties. The coordinator works directly with youth, caregivers, community partners, and YMCA staff to ensure programs are welcoming, engaging, and effective. This position requires regular local travel to program and partner sites within Buncombe, Henderson, and McDowell counties and is subject to grant funding.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Models inclusive behaviors and embraces all dimensions of diversity
• Supports service line/department in actively working toward association-level objectives, as measured by identified goals/KPIs
• Participates in the budgeting process within their service line/department and serves as a good steward of association resources
• Facilitate mental wellness, life skills, and youth development programming for both community education settings and out-of-school time programs, in collaboration with program leads and community partners throughout Buncombe, Henderson, and McDowell counties
• Facilitate community-based education and outreach programs with a focus on mental wellness, including Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) and Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) trainings
• Collaborate with schools, healthcare providers, and other partners to schedule and implement trainings and workshops that support youth mental health and caregiver/adult education
• Support the preparation and adaptation of program materials to ensure accessibility and cultural relevance
• Maintain accurate documentation related to attendance, participation, and grant compliance
• Provide clear and supportive communication with caregivers, school personnel, and community partners
• Assist with logistics for trainings and events, including scheduling, materials setup, registration, and evaluation follow-up
• Model inclusive and trauma-informed practices in all interactions with youth and community members
• Ensure adherence to YMCA of WNC safety policies, child abuse prevention protocols, and behavior expectations
• Attend required YMCA meetings and participate in ongoing professional development
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Community Teen Director

ABOUT YOUQualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• At least 1-2 years of experience working with youth in a school, community, camp, or mental health-related setting preferred
• Demonstrated interest, familiarity, or lived experience related to youth mental health, community wellness, or trauma-informed care
• Must be willing and able to complete certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA), Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA), and trainer status in both within 90 days of hire; training provided
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire
• Basic computer literacy (e.g., Word, email, spreadsheets) and comfort using scheduling and documentation tools
• Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends to support community events and trainings

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication and facilitation skills with both youth and adults; communication style should be professional, compassionate, and adaptable
• Ability to engage and build rapport with teens and tweens in group and one-on-one settings.
• Comfort facilitating activities and conversations related to mental wellness, emotional regulation, and life skills
• Familiarity with trauma-informed approaches, inclusive practices, and strengths-based youth engagement
• Strong organizational skills related to scheduling, record-keeping, and logistics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and willingness to learn other YMCA systems as needed
• Ability to work collaboratively with other YMCA staff, community partners, and caregivers
• Willingness to grow through supervision and ongoing training

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOBThe 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand and/or be active for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds.
• Must be able to clearly see, hear, and speak.
• Must be able to solve, reason, make decisions, and use sound judgment when distracted by noise and activity.

FULL-TIME BENEFITSFull-time employees receive medical, dental and vision insurance, group life insurance and long-term disability paid by the Y; short-term disability, term life insurance and dependent life insurance is available for purchase; generous paid time off, retirement plan with employer contribution of 12% of salary (subject to eligibility requirements), free YMCA membership, free afterschool childcare and summer day camp and program discounts.The YMCA of Western North Carolina is committed to equal opportunity in terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.