Love sports and enjoy creating a positive experience for young athletes and families? As a YMCA Sports Program Lead, you'll help ensure practices and game days run smoothly while creating a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone involved. If you're a natural leader who enjoys working with youth, coaches, and families, this is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact in your community.
If you're passionate about sports and can lead volleyball and basketball clinics while working some weekends, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Prepare courts and playing areas for practices and games.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for participants, parents, coaches, and spectators.
- Answer questions and provide game day and practice information.
- Help oversee practices and games to promote safety and sportsmanship.
- Officiate games while enforcing YMCA rules and sport-specific regulations.
- Address concerns professionally and communicate incidents to the Program Director when needed.
- Work closely with YMCA staff to create a positive experience for every participant.
- Maintain a safe, welcoming, and organized environment before, during, and after events.
Why This Job Is a Great Fit
- Perfect for individuals who enjoy youth sports and working with families.
- Develop leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and officiating skills.
- Play an important role in helping kids build confidence, teamwork, and character.
- Be part of a supportive team dedicated to strengthening the community.
Perks & Benefits
- Free YMCA membership for you and eligible household members
- 50% discounts on many YMCA programs, including swim lessons, youth sports, childcare, camps, and more
- Flexible scheduling to help balance work, school, and life
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the YMCA
- Work for a mission-driven organization that invests in its employees and community
What We're Looking For
- At least 18 years of age (some college preferred).
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Experience working with youth, families, or sports programs preferred.
- Knowledge of basketball, soccer, flag football, and volleyball rules.
- Ability to remain calm, make sound decisions, and resolve conflicts professionally.
- Organized, dependable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification (or ability to obtain through the YMCA).
- Successful completion of background screening and required child abuse prevention training.
Expectations
- Be available to work weekday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays during the active sports season.
- Arrive prepared and communicate with supervisors before each shift.
- Maintain a safe environment by following YMCA policies and procedures.
- Model the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
- Follow all child abuse prevention policies, reporting requirements, and risk management procedures.
- Perform moderate physical activity, including standing, walking, running, bending, crouching, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Be comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
What Success Looks Like
- Practices and games run safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
- Participants, parents, and coaches feel welcomed, informed, and supported.
- Issues are handled professionally with clear communication.
- Playing areas are safe, organized, and prepared for every event.
- Every interaction reflects the YMCA's mission and commitment to youth development.
More Than Just a Job
At the YMCA, you're more than a Sports Program Lead—you're a mentor, role model, and community builder. Every practice and game is an opportunity to help young athletes grow in confidence, teamwork, and character while creating meaningful experiences for families throughout our community.
Apply Today
If you're passionate about sports, enjoy working with youth, and want to make a positive impact, we'd love to have you join the YMCA team. Apply today and help create unforgettable experiences both on and off the field.
Skills Required
- At least 18 years of age
- Some college
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Experience working with youth, families, or sports programs
- Knowledge of basketball, soccer, flag football, and volleyball rules
- Ability to remain calm, make sound decisions, and resolve conflicts professionally
- Organized, dependable, able to work independently and as part of a team
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification (or ability to obtain through the YMCA)
- Successful completion of background screening and child abuse prevention training
- Availability weekday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays during active sports season
- Ability to perform moderate physical activity, including standing, walking, running, bending, crouching, and lifting up to 25 pounds
- Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
What We Do
The YMCA is a worldwide youth organization focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, aiming to put Christian values into practice by developing a healthy body, mind, and spirit.
