Youth Sports Coordinator

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $16/hour

Professional Development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) is seeking a part-time Youth Program Assistant to prepare, facilitate, and evaluate enrichment activities for youth across our sites in Greater Austin. This role ensures a safe environment and adherence to safety policies on-site.

Hours are about 20 per week during the school year (Mon–Fri) with additional time in after-school and break periods. Responsibilities include officiating sports events, maintaining game standards, and supporting youth

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Familiar with multiple sports and rules.
• Must pass background, reference, and drug tests.
• Able to work with youth professionally.
• Willingness to obtain NASO sports official certification.
• Able to stand for long periods and move equipment up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Officiate sporting events, games, or competitions and enforce game rules.
• Signal infractions and regulate play as needed.
• Inspect equipment and verify participant safety compliance.
• Track event times and manage start/stop during segments.
• Provide constructive feedback to youth athletes.
• Enforce Club rules and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Attend meetings and training when prescribed.
• May drive shuttle bus or Club transportation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sports officiating

Rule knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Who We Are

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) is Austin’s leading youth development agency currently serving more than 3,500 kids across 28 locations, making us a pillar in Greater Austin for youth empowerment. Every day at the Clubs, stories unfold that show our staff, our families, and our Club kids the most important role of the Boys & Girls Club: to provide our kids with the opportunity to belong, to succeed, to serve their communities, and to share their voice with the world.

Perks & Benefits

• EARN $16.00 PER HOUR
• Professional Development and Leadership Training
• A fun, collaborative, and innovative place to work – while making a difference!

Primary Function

Prepares, facilitates, and evaluates programming activities for youth to ensure enrichment programming is successful. Ensures a safe environment and that safety measures are always followed while on-site.

Hours

During the school year: Part time hours (approx. 20 hours a week) Monday - Friday

Out of school time: (i.e. summer, winter, and/or spring break) hours may vary, but will remain a part-time position. Out of school time hours may range between 7:00am – 8:00pm.

Primary Function

Officiate sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that rules of the game are observed and enforced.

Key Responsibilities

• Officiate sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed and enforced.
• Signal participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or to otherwise regulate play or competition.
• Inspect sporting equipment and/or examine participants in order to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.
• Keep track of event times, including race times and elapsed time during game segments, starting or stopping play when necessary.
• Judge performances in sporting competitions in order to award points, impose scoring penalties, and determine results.
• Provides feedback to Club youth using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in student athletes.
• Enforces Club rules and policies.
• Maintains a professional and role-model persona.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attends staff meetings and training sessions as prescribed
• May be required to drive a shuttle bus or Club transportation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must be familiar with multiple sports and rules
• Must pass background check, reference check, and drug test
• Must be able to work and interact professionally with youth
• Willingness to obtain National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) sports official in various sports
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to swiftly move throughout the playing area/field
• Ability to work in various weather conditions—hot, cold, rainy, etc
• Ability to move equipment up to 50 pounds
• Adequate vision and hearing to officiate games and ensure the safety of Club youth

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Kinesiology, Sports, or related field preferred
• At least one year of relevant work experience with youth ages 5 - 18 years
• If 21 years or older, hold a valid state Driver’s License
• Spanish speaking a plus
• Exemplary written and spoken communication skills
• Demonstrates dependability, accountability, and cooperation