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YMCA of Southwest Florida

Non-profit youth development & community services

Administrative Coordinator

Full-Time
$19/hr
Entry
Sarasota, FL, USA
In Person
Administrative & Executive AssistanceAdministrative Support

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification is required.
  • Annual completion of Blood Borne Pathogens training and the YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Class is required.
  • Applicants must successfully complete YMCA background screening requirements and meet association background-screening policies.
  • The position may require ongoing training toward YMCA Leader Certification.
Responsibilities
  • Meet Association standards for service-desk responsibilities for members and guests, including guest tours, cancellation requests, providing information by phone and in person, facility access control, program registration and enrollment, and basic computer entry.
  • Serve as the key information resource for branch programs, activities, merchandise, and general communication needs.
  • Build engaging relationships with members and support their connection to the YMCA mission.
  • Provide customer service to families, guests, staff, and the community.
  • Deliver the YMCA mission and philosophy to staff, members, and guests, including sharing personal YMCA experiences and mission stories.
  • Handle questions, concerns, and needs received at the front desk, including telephone and email inquiries and guest interactions, tours, registration packets, and service-area collaboration.
  • Respond to member needs and proactively resolve member problems or direct members to appropriate resources; maintain knowledge of Parent Handbook policies, Association and Branch operating procedures, and branch programs and activities.
  • Ensure family registrations and associated data entry are complete and correct.
  • Assist with center tours and setup as needed.
  • Collect and enter payments and attendance into DAXKO.
  • Partner with parents to address their questions and concerns.
  • Maintain children's files and licensing compliance, including required signatures, information, health records, and jurisdictional certifications.
  • Maintain building and member/guest security by requiring parents to sign children in and out and requiring visitors to present picture identification.
  • Keep the welcome area organized and up to date.
  • Greet members by name with a smile and eye contact; stay informed about programs and activities, introduce families to one another, and maintain a clean facility and positive atmosphere.
  • Ensure communicated and displayed information is accurate and current, including bulletin boards.
  • Communicate with families by email about center information, including newsletters, weekly reminders, and openings and closings.
  • Support events for prospective members, families, and guests, including open houses, art shows, and concerts.
  • Book vendors and special guests and ensure payment, purchase orders, and payments are handled.
  • Perform branch purchasing and reporting functions.
  • Provide accurate food counts to the caterer and ensure appropriate meals and snacks for children.
  • Maintain kitchen-supply inventory and order supplies as needed.
  • Order classroom supplies for the center.
  • Submit monthly ELC reports.
  • Ensure ASQs are completed on time.
  • Support YMCA-wide and branch program goals.
  • Substitute in classrooms as needed.
  • Perform other duties as required.

About the company

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YMCA of Southwest Florida

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YMCA of Southwest Florida is a nonprofit organization that supports community development in Fort Myers, Englewood, and Cape Coral through programs focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. It funds its programs with memberships, program fees for activities like summer camps and SKY Academy academies, and donations, and operates SKY Academy schools in Venice and Englewood to promote inclusive education. The organization offers a range of services, from recreational activities to educational programs, delivered across multiple locations to meet local needs. Its goal is to help individuals and families become healthier, more connected, and more engaged in their communities.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Venice, Florida

Founded

1974

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 news highlights $20,000 summer-camp scholarship matching from Scott Pinkerton and FourThought.
  • June 2026 newsletter said rural feeding sites and eight meal sites served children.
  • Florida Senate funding request on December 17, 2025 seeks $10 million for Babcock Ranch.

What critics are saying

  • SKY Academy Venice reported a June 30, 2025 net deficit of $340, signaling fragility.
  • Babcock Ranch depends on $10 million state money; denial stalls a $43.6 million project.
  • Mission-heavy childcare and scholarship revenue creates existential dependence on donations, grants, and families paying.

What makes YMCA of Southwest Florida unique

  • Seven-county Southwest Florida footprint plus SKY Academy Venice and Englewood create community moats.
  • The 2024-2026 strategic plan explicitly ties sustainability, people, community, and growth to execution.
  • Membership, childcare, camps, aquatics, and school operations diversify touchpoints across families and children.

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