Youth Sports Coordinator

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Sammamish, WA

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About The Position

The Youth Sports Coordinator assists with the overall development of youth sports programming. Responsibilities include instructing classes, officiating youth sports games, providing on-site leadership during practices and games, and guiding youth sports instructors, referees, and volunteers. The role helps deliver culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities and engages professionally with parents and guardians about children’s experiences and upcoming programs.

This is a part-time variable role that predominantly supports programs occurring in the afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. The hiring range is $22.00–$24.20 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of sports.
• One or more years of experience working with children.
• Strong customer service skills, including responding to questions by phone, email, and in person.
• Ability to problem-solve and resolve conflict.
• Strong computer skills and experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems.
• Current state-approved first-aid certification.
• Current state-approved infant/child CPR certification, or community CPR certification if working with school-aged children. Certification must be held at hire or obtained at the earliest possible training, no later than 90 days after employment.

Nice To Haves

• Applicable additional education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations, including differences in language, culture, race, physical activity, and sexual orientation.
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities for assigned youth sports programs.
• Assist in conducting staff meetings and trainings, and attend required meetings and trainings.
• Provide guidance, leadership, and direction to youth sports instructors, referees, and volunteers as needed.
• Engage professionally with parents and guardians to share pertinent information about their child’s experience and promote upcoming programs.
• Ensure supplies are clean and safe, properly set up and stored, and report equipment problems to a supervisor.
• Help ensure staff are properly screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.
• Adhere to abuse prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.

Benefits

• YMCA of Greater Seattle membership.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Free access to mental health resources.
• Rapidly accruing paid time off.
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp, and outdoor leadership programs; 25% for part-time staff and 50% for full-time staff.
• Some benefits are available only to full-time staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED