With a job in Youth Sports, you can help young athletes grow as players and individuals. Your part-time role at the Y can make a lifelong impact on the children in your community! We’re looking for officials and gym monitors who can help us keep our seasonal sports programs running smoothly, putting the development of players at the forefront of all we do. 

The Great Plains Family YMCA is seeking a Part-Time Sports Coordinator to lead and oversee youth and adult sports programming. This position provides leadership for program operations, staff and volunteer coordination, participant engagement, and program growth. The sports Coordinator works closely with YMCA staff, volunteers, coaches, officials, participants, and families to ensure quality programming that supports youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

 POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Assist Program Director in the implementation/supervision of programs; through creation of flyers, rosters, project timelines, communicating changes in program offerings to members and staff. 
• The job consists of working with employees of various departments, volunteers, and program participants.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Coordinate and supervise YMCA sports programs, leagues, clinics, and special events.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and support volunteer coaches, officials, and program staff.
• Create and maintain program schedules, rosters, registration information, and promotional materials.
• Track program participation, statistics, and outcomes.
• Communicate program updates and changes to members, participants, volunteers, and staff.
• Maintain current program information and promotional materials throughout the facility and community.
• Assist with marketing efforts, including outreach to schools, community organizations, and local businesses.
• Ensure facilities, equipment, and supplies are maintained and ready for program use.
• Coordinate equipment and supply purchases with Program Director.
• Monitor program quality, safety, and participant satisfaction.
• Respond appropriately to incidents and complete required documentation.
• Carry out approved emergency action plans when necessary.
• Assist with association-wide sports initiatives and special events as needed.
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, volunteers, donors, and community partners.
• Support the YMCA mission and values in all aspects of program delivery.
• Attend all required Association Sports Team meetings and trainings, representing the Great Plains Family YMCA and contributing to the development and implementation of Association-wide sports initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Must be at least 21 years of age. 
• Must stay current in CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
• Completion of all required YMCA compliance trainings within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
• Previous experience in youth sports, recreation, YMCA programs, or related fields preferred.
• Experience supervising staff, volunteers, or sports programs is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and occasional special events.
• Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position.