Youth Sports & Arts Programs Coordinator

Noah's Arc Foundation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Designated holidays

Agency closure in December

Professional development & training

Job summary

Noah’s Arc Foundation is seeking a Part-time Program Coordinator, Sports (PCS) for hybrid work in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on day-to-day planning, coordination, and delivery of integrated sports and arts programs for youth, with emphasis on engagement, attendance, and staff training.

Responsibilities include on-site operations, scheduling, participant support, and collaboration with coaches, volunteers, and partners.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with trauma-informed and youth development practices in community settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication to engage youth, families, and partners.
• Excellent organization, time management, and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency with basic office and productivity tools (email, spreadsheets, scheduling).
• Willingness to commute to South and West sides of Chicago for programming.

Responsibilities

• Support scheduling, weekly planning, and operational readiness across all program sites.
• Coordinate supplies, materials, and workshop technology for programs.
• Handle participant and family registrations, forms, and documentation.
• Maintain clear session agendas and roles among coaches and partners.
• Build strong relationships with participant families through ongoing engagement.
• Serve as frontline support to ensure youth feel safe and connected.
• Identify participant needs and escalate to supervisor for action.
• Collect attendance and assessment data for reporting and grants.
• Manage program materials and inventory for readiness.
• Relay participant, family, and partner feedback to leadership, including incidents.
• Support outreach to recruit new participants and increase community visibility.
• Identify external resources to support participants and families.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Youth development

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Team collaboration

Tools

Office tools

Job description

Noah’s Arc Foundation is seeking a Part-time Program Coordinator, Sports (PCS) for hybrid work in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on day-to-day planning, coordination, and delivery of integrated sports and arts programs for youth, with emphasis on engagement, attendance, and staff training.

Responsibilities include on-site operations, scheduling, participant support, and collaboration with coaches, volunteers, and partners.