Youth Sports & Family Programs Leader

Greater Austin YMCA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Austin YMCA is seeking a Youth and Family Coordinator to lead sports programs, ensure safety, and create a welcoming environment for participants, members and families. You will be the primary contact, answer questions, and model the Y’s values.

Responsibilities include coordinating teams and schedules, supervising games, arranging referees, administering first aid, and writing weekly reports. Evening, weekend, and some holidays work required.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching or participating in youth/adult sports.
• Knowledge of basic sports rules and safety protocols.
• Ability to manage multiple schedules and daily program operations.
• Active and athletic with ability to demonstrate sports skills when needed.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Coaching certifications for specific sports are a plus.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and some 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, 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.
• 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

Sports coaching

Program management

Scheduling

Active athlete

First Aid/CPR

Coaching certifications

Evenings/weekends holidays

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework in PE/Rec

Job description

Greater Austin YMCA is seeking a Youth and Family Coordinator to lead sports programs, ensure safety, and create a welcoming environment for participants, members and families. You will be the primary contact, answer questions, and model the Y’s values.

Responsibilities include coordinating teams and schedules, supervising games, arranging referees, administering first aid, and writing weekly reports. Evening, weekend, and some holidays work required.