Sports Assistant Coordinator
About The Position
At the Whatcom Family YMCA, we believe sports are about so much more than winning games. They're about building confidence, developing friendships, learning teamwork, and creating a sense of belonging. We're looking for an enthusiastic, organized, and community-minded Sports Assistant Coordinator to help bring these experiences to life! If you're passionate about youth development, enjoy working with coaches and families, and love the energy of sports leagues, camps, and community events, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Working alongside our Sports Director, you'll help create fun, safe, and memorable sports experiences for youth and adults throughout Whatcom County. No two days will look quite the same!
Requirements
- Passion for youth and adult sports programs with prior experience as a participant, coach, volunteer or paid staff.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in sports or recreation programming.
- Demonstrated knowledge and prior experience implementing a variety of sports including standard rules and regulations, age appropriate curriculum, drills and social-emotional learning.
- Strong understanding of empowerment, self-esteem, body image, and social-emotional learning.
- Previous experience working directly with youth.
- Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- CPR, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Child Abuse Prevention certifications (or ability to obtain prior to working with children).
- Required to be over 21, with a good driving history, and legally able to drive in WA.
Nice To Haves
- Previous nonprofit program management, fundraising, and volunteer leadership experience encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Help coordinate youth and adult sports leagues, programs, and seasonal camps.
- Support game-day operations, program schedules, and activities to keep everything running smoothly.
- Assist with summer camp planning, staffing, and daily operations.
- Help develop and grow programs that get more people involved in sports and recreation.
- Recruit, train, and support volunteer coaches who make our programs possible.
- Help coaches feel confident, prepared, and supported in creating positive experiences for participants.
- Build meaningful relationships with families, schools, volunteers, and community partners.
- Create welcoming, inclusive environments where every participant feels valued and encouraged.
- Help ensure fields, facilities, and equipment are safe and ready for action.
- Organize and distribute sports equipment, uniforms, snacks, and program materials across multiple locations.
- Assist with registration records, team rosters, and program participation tracking.
- Represent the YMCA at community events and help spread the word about our programs.
- Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Follow YMCA and SafeSport policies, youth protection practices, and mandated reporting requirements to ensure a safe environment for all participants.
Benefits
- Work makes a difference
- Supportive, mission-driven team
- Values collaboration, creativity, and making a positive impact
- Welcoming and inclusive environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
