Kankakee Area YMCAYouth and Family Program Coordinator
Jan. 1998 - Dec. 2003Kanakakee, IL• Developed youth programs (summer camp and afterschool programs); oversaw day-to-day operations
• Recruited, screened, hired, and trained staff and volunteers for summer camp and afterschool program
• Supervised and directed 20-40 Summer Camp staff/volunteers and 15 After School staff/volunteers
• Planned all daily activities for Summer Camp; developed and facilitated Counselors in Training program for teens
• Coordinated and led monthly staff meetings to receive program feedback and strategize future plans
• Worked with partners, businesses, and community agencies to raise funds or in-kind services for programs
• Created a Christian Emphasis committee to better align the organization with its Christian mission
• Planned and executed church related events, including pastor appreciation events