Sports Assistant Coordinator

Whatcom Family YMCA; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Whatcom Family YMCA in Bellingham, WA is seeking a part-time Sports Assistant Coordinator to help create engaging, safe sports experiences for youth and adults. You will work with the Sports Director to plan leagues, camps, and events across multiple sites, while ensuring excellent volunteer support and family engagement.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years in sports or recreation programming, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced community

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in sports or recreation programming.
• Experience coaching youth.
• CPR, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Child Abuse Prevention certifications (or ability to obtain prior to working with children).
• Over 21 with a good driving history and legally able to drive in WA.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Sports Director to create fun, safe, and memorable sports experiences.
• Coordinate youth and adult leagues, programs, and seasonal camps.
• Support game-day operations, program schedules, and activities.
• Assist with registration records, team rosters, and participation tracking.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteer coaches; build relationships with families and community partners.
• Represent the YMCA at events and promote core YMCA values.

Skills

Youth development

Event coordination

Communication

Organization

Volunteer engagement

Coaching support

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Whatcom Family YMCA - Bellingham, WA 98225, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $21.50 - $24.50 Hourly, 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!

What You’ll Do

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!

Keep the Games Going!

• 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.

Build an Amazing Team

• 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.

Make Every Experience Count

• 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.

Be a Champion for Our Community

• 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.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

We're looking for someone who brings positive energy, takes initiative, and enjoys making things happen!

• Have a passion for sports, recreation, and working with youth and families.
• Are organized, dependable, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities.
• Enjoy connecting with people and building strong relationships.
• Can confidently lead activities, support volunteers, and solve problems as they arise.
• Are comfortable working in active environments, including gyms, fields, and outdoor program locations.
• Believe sports should be fun, inclusive, and accessible to everyone.
• Are willing to learn, grow, and jump in wherever the team needs support!

Experience in coaching, youth sports, recreation programming, summer camps, or volunteer coordination is a plus!

Why Work at the Y?

Because here, your work makes a difference!

At the Whatcom Family YMCA, you're not just helping run sports programs. You're helping kids discover their potential, supporting families, creating opportunities for connection, and strengthening our community.

You'll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that values collaboration, creativity, and making a positive impact every day.

Everyone Belongs at the Y

The Whatcom Family YMCA is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We celebrate diversity, embrace different perspectives, and work to remove barriers so that all individuals and families can participate, grow, and thrive.

Ready to Get in the Game?

If you're excited about sports, passionate about people, and ready to help create amazing experiences for our community, we'd love to meet you!

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Previous nonprofit program management, fundraising, and volunteer leadership experience encouraged.