Program Specialist (Sports Leagues)- Brandywine YMCA Family Location

YMC; Tavistock (DE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Nationwide Y Membership

Employer-Funded Retirement Plan

Learning and development workshops

Career advancement opportunities

Staff Discounts on Programs & Services

Job summary

The Brandywine YMCA, part of the YMCA of Delaware, is seeking a Program Specialist for Sports Leagues to lead youth classes and ensure safe, engaging activities for children. The role emphasizes instruction across multiple sports and fosters a love for physical activity.

We value strong communication and 1–2 years of coaching/teaching experience with children, offering career development and staff benefits. This is a part-time position with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community.
• 1–2 years of experience coaching, teaching, or working with children in a recreational or sports setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead youth sports classes, teaching basic skills in soccer, basketball, baseball.
• Demonstrate proper techniques and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure active participation and love of physical activity among children.
• Monitor safety during practices, games, and activities.
• Maintain and ensure safety of sports equipment.
• Enforce safety rules and ensure children follow instructions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Coaching/teaching children

Job description

Program Specialist (Sports Leagues)- Brandywine YMCA Family Location

Job Category: PROGRAM

Requisition Number: PROGR003138

• Posted : September 17, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Brandywine YMCA
Wilmington, DE 19803, USA

Description

Delaware Promise:

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success
Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve
Unite communities and inspire service to others

Free Nationwide Y Membership for your Household
12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
Learning and development workshops
Career advancement opportunities
Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!

Rate of pay: $16.85 – $18.96. Final compensation is based on factors such as the skills, qualifications, and experience.

Essential Functions:

• Lead youth sports classes, teaching basic skills and techniques in various sports (e.g., soccer, basketball, baseball).
• Demonstrate proper techniques and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure that each child participates actively and develops a love for physical activity.
• Monitor the safety of all participants during practices, games, and activities.
• Ensure that sports equipment is properly maintained and safe for use.
• Enforce safety rules and ensure children follow instructions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community.
• Previous experience in coaching, teaching, or working with children in a recreational or sports setting (1-2 years preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional qualifications specific to each program (such as certifications or degrees in dance, sports, or education)

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.

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