Youth Sports Coach & Program Assistant

Whatcom Family YMCA; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Whatcom Family YMCA in Bellingham, WA is seeking a part-time Sports Program Assistant to help bring Y sports programs to life, from clinics, camps, and leagues to specialty programs. You will coach, encourage, organize, and jump in wherever needed to create safe, welcoming, active, and fun experiences for kids.

You don't need to be an expert in every sport. We value positive energy, a love of helping others learn, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16, to work with adult leagues 18.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends.
• Experience playing or coaching youth sports preferred.
• Strong communication skills with youth and adults is essential.
• Ability to relate to children and diverse groups of people from all backgrounds.
• Completion of CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training before working with children.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist with youth sports clinics, camps, and leagues in sports such as soccer, basketball, and T-ball.
• Teach basic skills, rules, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a fun and supportive way.
• Adapt instruction and encouragement to participants’ ages and skill levels.
• Be a positive role model and help young people develop confidence, teamwork, self-respect, and a love of being active.
• Help with league setup, game-day operations, scorekeeping, officiating, and equipment setup and teardown.
• Support coaches and referees so games and programs run smoothly and follow Y guidelines.
• Transport, organize, set up, and maintain sports equipment and supplies.
• Assist with equipment inventory and distribution.
• Maintain accurate attendance for classes and drop-in programs.
• Help share and distribute information about upcoming YMCA programs.

Skills

Communication

Coaching youth sports

Teamwork

Evenings/weekends availability

Job description

Whatcom Family YMCA in Bellingham, WA is seeking a part-time Sports Program Assistant to help bring Y sports programs to life, from clinics, camps, and leagues to specialty programs. You will coach, encourage, organize, and jump in wherever needed to create safe, welcoming, active, and fun experiences for kids.

You don't need to be an expert in every sport. We value positive energy, a love of helping others learn, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.