Sports Program Coordinator

YMCA of Greater Brandywine; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Medical insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Babysitting during shifts

Retirement plan contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Education reimbursement

Career development and training

Referral bonus

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is seeking a part-time program specialist to develop and conduct training sessions at Lionville Community YMCA in Exton, PA. This role focuses on a specialty area such as dance, tennis, or martial arts and requires strong instructional skills.

You will maintain attendance records, manage equipment, and promote YMCA programs while ensuring safety and alignment with YGBW policies. This part-time role offers opportunities for growth and benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in specialty field
• Must be 21+ years or older
• Tech skills for programs
• 4+ years teaching in the area
• Advanced knowledge of the specialty
• Certs within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Conduct sessions as scheduled in a safe, enthusiastic and professional manner
• Lead program with energy and motivation
• Promote healthy attitude and appearance
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the specialty
• Maintain attendance rosters and records
• Manage all equipment
• Keep a clean, risk-free environment
• Communicate with participants and parents
• Create staff schedule and coordinate with staff
• Ensure compliance with YGBW policies

Skills

Specialty field exp

Teaching exp 4+ yrs

Tech skills

Certs within 90 days

Education

Related field education

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lionville Community YMCA - Exton, PA 19341

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $20.58 - $26.75 Hourly

Job Category: Program/Youth Sports/Adult

Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure

Develop and conduct specialized training sessions and contribute to overall programming growth within the specialty for YMCA members.

Who Are We?

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2026 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for the third consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non‑profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life‑changing programs for all.

Perks & Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full‑time employees
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and everyday essentials like home, auto, and pet insurance on our employee marketplace
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
• Career development and paid training
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00

What You'll Do

• Conducts class sessions as scheduled and provides assistance in a safe, enthusiastic, thorough, courteous, and professional manner.
• Leads program with enthusiasm and positive motivation.
• Promotes and exhibits a healthy attitude, lifestyle, and appearance.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and ability to demonstrate skills necessary for specialty field.
• Organizes and maintains program records (i.e., attendance records, rosters, etc.)
• Manages all equipment.
• Maintains a clean and risk‑free environment.
• Communicates effectively and timely with program participants and parents. Prior to the start of class (monthly or academy), communicates and assists participants with questions.
• Ensures all children are picked up by a parent.
• Promotes other YMCA programs by handing out brochures, answering questions, or referring inquiries to appropriate person.
• Create staff schedule and communicate with staff.
• Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of advanced experience in specialty field and/or pursuing advanced education in a related field (i.e. Dance, Tennis, Martial Arts, etc.)
• Must be 21 years or older
• Ability to effectively use technology for programmatic needs
• Experience teaching a minimum of 4 years in the specialized area
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the specialized area
• Obtain and maintain all new hires certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.