Youth & Adult Sports Programs Coordinator

YMC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of San Diego County is seeking a Sports Coordinator to supervise and coordinate youth and adult sports programming. The role leads program development, growth, and coaching staff and volunteers, while partnering with schools and community groups.

You will recruit and train volunteers, manage leagues, create schedules, and promote participation. This is a hands-on role requiring flexibility to work evenings and Saturdays, with a focus on safety and positive youth development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years’ of experience working in a sports setting.
• Experience managing a children’s recreation program or day camp program.
• Experience managing adult programming.
• Experience with multiple sports (basketball, soccer, football, baseball, etc.).
• Proven ability to work with children, adults, parents, volunteers, and staff.
• Good administrative and communication skills.
• Fingerprinting requirement and CPR/AED/First Aid certification within 30 days — from specified certifying bodies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of all youth and adult sports programs, including volunteer training and supervision, league promotion and outreach, scheduling, coaching, and coordination.
• Assist overseeing development and implementation of leagues in partnership with inside and outside organizations.
• Perform high volume data entry for program registrations.
• Assist with organization and attend department meetings and trainings.
• Develop schedules, rosters, and other league related materials.
• Coordinate seasonal parent, team, and coaches’ packets and meetings.
• Work with school districts, outside vendors, schools, partners and branches.
• Maintain positive relationship with staff, participants, volunteers, and parents.
• Work closely with sports staff, maintenance, and membership staff.
• Lead volunteers and promote programs in outreach to achieve growth.
• Create, collect, and track league evaluations and surveys.
• Coordinate VIP and picture day for youth programs each season.
• Create fliers and marketing tools to promote programming.
• Ensure fliers are up to date and posted; promote healthy values and leadership.
• Responsible for safety and maintenance of equipment and program areas.
• Open/close duties of facility and program areas.
• Observe and follow YMCA policies.
• Ability to lead and supervise leagues professionally.
• Ability to supervise adults and enforce safety standards.
• Have multi-tasking and flexible schedule; weekends included.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Volunteer management

Coaching staff supervision

Program development

Event scheduling

Job description

YMCA of San Diego County is seeking a Sports Coordinator to supervise and coordinate youth and adult sports programming. The role leads program development, growth, and coaching staff and volunteers, while partnering with schools and community groups.

You will recruit and train volunteers, manage leagues, create schedules, and promote participation. This is a hands-on role requiring flexibility to work evenings and Saturdays, with a focus on safety and positive youth development.