Youth Sports & Wellness Coordinator

University of Delaware; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Delaware seeks an energetic youth sports program coordinator to plan and lead gym activities, supervise participants, and coordinate team and group events. The role involves developing guidelines, expanding program opportunities, maintaining equipment, and promoting sportsmanship within a supportive environment.

The position requires experience managing active youth programs, strong safety awareness, and the ability to mentor staff and volunteers while collaborating with colleagues

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Associate’s Degree in Physical education, Recreation, or related field with 2 years related experience; or 5 or more years’ experience successfully managing high activity youth sports programs.
• Experience in planning and directing a wide range of youth sports, fitness, or recreation programs.
• Ability to create marketing and communications programs for this function.
• Experience in dealing with, and resolving, a wide range of issues involving program participants.
• Ability to deal with safety and emergency issues.
• Proven capability to effectively manage staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead structured gym activities such as basketball, volleyball, fitness circuits, and other activities based on the daily schedule set by the Athletic Coordinator.
• Supervise youth during gym time, ensuring safety and adherence to Club rules.
• Organizes, schedules, and monitors team and group activities.
• Develops and communicates rules and guidelines for participation.
• Researches, develops, offers strategies to enhance and expand programs
• Maintain gym equipment and ensure proper usage and storage.
• Promote good sportsmanship, teamwork, and conflict resolution among members.
• Collaborate with other staff to integrate physical activities into overall youth development programming.
• Enforce safety procedures and respond to injuries or incidents appropriately.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor for youth.
• Coordinates and communicates equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Engages members in areas of recommendations, program and equipment feedback, and areas of concern.
• Manage, monitor, and report on issues of safety and security.

Skills

Program planning

Youth supervision

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Staff management

Mentoring

Education

Associate’s Degree in Physical education, Recreation, or related field with 2 years related experience; or 5+ years’ experience managing high activity youth sports programs

Job description

University of Delaware seeks an energetic youth sports program coordinator to plan and lead gym activities, supervise participants, and coordinate team and group events. The role involves developing guidelines, expanding program opportunities, maintaining equipment, and promoting sportsmanship within a supportive environment.

The position requires experience managing active youth programs, strong safety awareness, and the ability to mentor staff and volunteers while collaborating with colleagues