Youth & Family Sports Programs Lead

greateraustinyexternal; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA is seeking a Youth and Family Coordinator in Austin, TX to lead sports programs with safety, inclusivity, and a welcoming environment. You will be the primary contact for participants and families, model the Y’s values, and help participants build skills, confidence, and teamwork through engaging activities.

You will collaborate with the Program Director, supervise games, coordinate schedules, administer first aid when needed, and write weekly reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience participating in or coaching sports programs.
• Experience leading staff, volunteers, or peers is a plus.
• Understanding of basic sports rules, safety protocols, and program management.
• Ability to organize schedules, equipment, and daily program operations.
• Comfortable being active and demonstrating sports skills.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Coaching certifications for specific sports are a plus.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service as the main contact for participants with questions about schedules, equipment, or minor issues.
• Assist the Program Director with preparing teams, creating schedules, planning clinics, and organizing activities.
• Supervise games and programs when the Program Director is unavailable, including handling conflicts, weather cancellations, or schedule changes.
• Schedule referees/officials for games, ensure games start on time, and be ready to referee if needed.
• Keep score during games and enforce basic rules about player eligibility.
• Administer first aid when needed and complete reports for any accidents or incidents.
• Set up and take down equipment and maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming facility.
• Attend staff meetings and assist with planning or other organizational tasks.
• Write short weekly program reports for the Program Director.
• Model excellent customer service by leading with empathy, listening actively, and fostering positive relationships with participants, families, members, staff, and guests.
• Lead by example the Y’s mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff and guests.
• Become an Ambassador of the Y’s work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Scheduling

Leadership

Safety protocols

Program management

Communication

First aid CPR

CPR certification

Coaching experience

Education

High school diploma

Some college coursework in PE/Recreation

Job description

The YMCA is seeking a Youth and Family Coordinator in Austin, TX to lead sports programs with safety, inclusivity, and a welcoming environment. You will be the primary contact for participants and families, model the Y’s values, and help participants build skills, confidence, and teamwork through engaging activities.

You will collaborate with the Program Director, supervise games, coordinate schedules, administer first aid when needed, and write weekly reports.