Sports Coordinator, of Ohio

Job Description

YMCA of Central Sports Coordinator

Hourly Rate: $16

Must be 21 years or older

• FREE YMCA Family Membership
• Discounted programming
• Career growth opportunities
• Work with diverse teams
• Impact the community
• Gain leadership experience

The Part‑Time Sports Coordinator supports the day‑to‑day operations of youth sports programs at the YMCA of Central Ohio, including Bitty Sports and YMCA youth sports leagues in Soccer, Basketball, Hockey, Flag Football, and Baseball. This role helps create a safe, fun, and supportive environment for children ages 3‑9, with a focus on early sports experiences for ages 3‑5.

• Oversee and support the day‑of operations for Bitty Sports and other youth sports programs, ensuring program quality through setup, check‑in, facilitation, coaching support, and tear‑down.
• Distribute awards and maintain a positive experience for all participants.
• Supervise and guide volunteer coaches, ensuring they adhere to YMCA policies and procedures while delivering a high‑quality program experience.
• Assist in the planning and administration of Bitty Sports and other youth sports leagues, including roster creation, communication with coaches and parents, jersey and supply ordering & distribution, marketing efforts, and other program logistics.
• Supervise sports officials during games, providing real‑time feedback and making adjustments as needed to ensure fair and consistent officiating.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for program‑related communication with parents, participants, YMCA staff, and community center partners.
• Work effectively with diverse groups and viewpoints from all social and economic segments of the organization and community.
• Commit to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti‑racism.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures related to abuse risk management, and report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors.
• Comply with all procedures related to supervision and training and reporting requirements.

• Minimum age of 21 years old.
• High school diploma and/or at least 2 years of related experience and/or training. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people, and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Experience with and a passion for working with groups of children ages 3‑9, focus on teaching basic beginner skills to ages 3‑5.
• Certifications:
  
  CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification must be obtained within the first 60 days.
• Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
• Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations.
• Highly self‑motivated with demonstrated success in program development, project management, and coordinating volunteers.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) competencies needed, including the ability to speak in public, interact with and motivate volunteers, community leaders and staff, and write content for program materials.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain detailed, accurate records.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced team environment and engage equally in administrative and outreach duties.

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