Youth Sports Program Coordinator

YMCA Buffalo Niagara; Town of West Seneca (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA Buffalo Niagara in New York is seeking a part-time Youth Sports Coordinator to lead our youth sports program, instruct classes, and ensure program quality. You will serve as the lead instructor, coordinate activities, and uphold YMCA standards while guiding participants, parents, and staff.

You’ll develop staff schedules, supervise and train team members, manage equipment, enforce safety protocols, and handle communications. Evening and weekend hours apply, with 15–20 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience coaching youth sports activities.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or a high school graduate.
• Experience training and supervising a staff team.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the youth sports program and implements activities according to the plan and schedule.
• Develops and publishes the staff schedule and fills in for absences; provides supervision and training.
• Setup and breakdown of program areas; maintain supplies and equipment.
• Ensures effective communication with participants, staff, and parents.
• Monitors program effectiveness and responds to customer feedback.
• Attends staff meetings and training sessions.
• Follows department protocol to clean and disinfect surfaces and enforces PPE use.
• Maintains work rules per YMCA Buffalo Niagara and NYS Health Department.
• Implements safety checks and emergency procedures as needed.
• Completes additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching youth sports

Staff supervision

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Coordinates the youth sports program and instructs classes.Develops the staff schedule and provides training and direction to staff.

GENERAL WORK SCHEDULE:

Evenings and weekends, 15-20 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Coordinates the youth sports program and implements activities according to the plan and schedule. Ensures YMCA program standards are met. Serves as the lead instructor for all youth sports classes.


2. Develops and publishes the staff schedule and fills in for absences. Provides supervision and training to staff. Ensures that all risk management policies are followed.


3. Responsible for the setup and breakdown of program areas and for the maintenance and control of supplies and equipment.


4. Ensures effective and positive communication with participants, staff, and parents.


5. Monitors program effectiveness and responds to customer feedback.


6. Attends staff meetings and training sessions as scheduled.


7. Follows and enforces department protocol to clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces. Maintains the cleanliness and organization of program/work areas. Enforces the use of PPE.


8. Maintains the work rules and regulations as stated by YMCA Buffalo Niagara, and the NYS Health Department.


9. Implements ongoing safety checks to assure a healthy and safe program environment. Implements emergency procedures when necessary.


10. Completes additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge and experience coaching youth sports activities.


2. Must be at least 18 years of age or a high school graduate.


3. Experience training and supervising a staff team.


4. Strong customer service skills.