YMCA Silver Spring Recreation and Sports Specialist/Youth Sports Coordinator
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YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
Silver Spring, MD, US
Summary
The Youth Sports Coordinator assists in planning and delivering engaging sports programs for children while ensuring a safe and inclusive environment. They also support coaches and volunteers while building positive relationships with families and caregivers.
Job Description
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.
Position: Youth Sports Coordinator Pay Rate: $18.00-$20.00
About the Role
As a Youth Sports Coordinator, you’ll help create a fun, welcoming, and engaging sports environment for children ages 3 and up. You’ll support the delivery of youth sports programs, work with participants and families, and help ensure each program provides a positive experience where children can learn, grow, stay active, and have fun at YMCA Silver Spring.
What You’ll Do
As a Youth Sports Coordinator, you will:
- Assist with planning and delivering fun, engaging sports programs for children of various ages and skill levels.
- Help facilitate activities such as soccer, basketball, gymnastics, and other youth sports.
- Create a positive, inclusive environment that encourages teamwork, sportsmanship, confidence, and skill development.
- Support coaches, instructors, and volunteers during practices, games, and special events.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and caregivers and communicate program information as needed.
- Ensure activities are safe, organized, and aligned with YMCA policies and safety standards.
- Maintain program spaces, equipment, and supplies.
- Assist with promoting programs and encouraging participation.
- Share feedback and ideas to improve the participant experience.
- Support other youth programs and branch activities as needed.
What We’re Looking For
We seek an enthusiastic and dependable team member whose values align with the Y’s mission:
- Experience working with children and youth in sports, recreation, education, childcare, or a related setting preferred.
- Knowledge or experience with youth sports, instruction, or recreational programming preferred.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Energetic, positive, and comfortable engaging with children and families.
Why You’ll Love Working at the Y
The YMCA offers a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can build valuable skills, gain experience, and make a meaningful impact in the community.
- Competitive Compensation: Hourly pay based on experience and qualifications.
- YMCA Membership: Access to Y facilities and programs to support your health and wellness.
- Retirement Savings: Eligible employees can participate in the Y’s retirement savings programs.
- Work-Life Balance: Opportunities for flexible scheduling based on program needs.
- Training and Development: Access to professional development and training.
- Meaningful Work: Make a positive impact by helping children build confidence, friendships, teamwork, and healthy habits through sports.
Join us at the YMCA Silver Spring and help make every practice, game, and activity an opportunity for children to learn, grow, and have fun!
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a workplace culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect.
We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
OUR IMPACT
The YMCA is one of the largest social service agencies serving Washington D.C., suburban Maryland and northern Virginia. Every year, we provide opportunities in wellness, aquatics, youth sports, summer camp, child care, and more for over 250,000 people through our 17 branches and program centers.
Our utmost goal is to make the Y and all we offer accessible and available to the entire community. With the help of our generous donors, community partners and members, we were able to provide $2,662,507 in scholarships and subsidies to more than 12,400 children, adults and families in 2014.
Over 3,140 volunteers gave 161,572 hours of their time and talent in 2014 to help the YMCA fulfill its mission. From dedicated board members to talented program volunteers, these caring friends and neighbors help the YMCA serve more individuals and impact more communities every year.
With a mission to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.
Founded
1852
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Wellness and Fitness Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
OUR IMPACT
The YMCA is one of the largest social service agencies serving Washington D.C., suburban Maryland and northern Virginia. Every year, we provide opportunities in wellness, aquatics, youth sports, summer camp, child care, and more for over 250,000 people through our 17 branches and program centers.
Our utmost goal is to make the Y and all we offer accessible and available to the entire community. With the help of our generous donors, community partners and members, we were able to provide $2,662,507 in scholarships and subsidies to more than 12,400 children, adults and families in 2014.
Over 3,140 volunteers gave 161,572 hours of their time and talent in 2014 to help the YMCA fulfill its mission. From dedicated board members to talented program volunteers, these caring friends and neighbors help the YMCA serve more individuals and impact more communities every year.
With a mission to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.
Founded
1852
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Wellness and Fitness Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
