Youth Sports Coach: Flexible Hours & Community Impact

Ymca Of The Inland Northwest; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free YMCA membership

Paid sick time

Child Watch benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

YMCA of the Inland Northwest is seeking a part-time Youth Sports Program Staff to coach and support activities for children aged 4-13 at the Central Branch in Spokane, WA. The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, safety, and creating a fun environment.

Ideal candidates are at least 16, have sport-coaching experience, and will complete YMCA certifications upon hire. Flexible schedules, youth-focused impact, and inclusive engagement are highlighted in this position.

Qualifications

• At least 16 years of age.
• Experience playing and/or coaching sports and able to teach gross motor skills.
• Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications upon hire.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assists or leads a range of active and fun sports clinics
• Set up and take down necessary equipment for the scheduled program, ensuring it meets required safety standards
• Provide needed support, life skills, and a quality program experience to program participants aged 4-13
• Be an active listener pre clinic, during the clinic, and post clinic to ensure participant satisfaction and retention
• Follows all safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies, procedures, and standards as established and implemented by law, and the Y. Reports and maintain proper documentation of incidents/accidents as they occur.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled to interact with employees and exchange ideas for programming and member engagement
• Support youth in relating to others, managing complex emotions, and building collaborative teams and lasting friendships with one another

Skills

Sports coaching

Interpersonal skills

Teaching gross motor skills

Job description

YMCA of the Inland Northwest is seeking a part-time Youth Sports Program Staff to coach and support activities for children aged 4-13 at the Central Branch in Spokane, WA. The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, safety, and creating a fun environment.

Ideal candidates are at least 16, have sport-coaching experience, and will complete YMCA certifications upon hire. Flexible schedules, youth-focused impact, and inclusive engagement are highlighted in this position.