YMCA of Greater Boston is hiring: Sports and Family Coordinator in Boston

Sports and Family Coordinator

Department: Center Staff

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Wang YMCA

Reporting To: Sokthea Phay

Compensation: $25.00 / hour

Description

Position Summary: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Sports & Family Coordinator will lead, develop and build the center portfolio of youth sports. They will also be bringing caregivers and families together, encouraging good health and fostering connections through various family activities and shared interests. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Sports and Family Coordinator oversees the administration and operations of the following program areas: youth sports, enrichment and arts, and family activities such as Parents Night Out and special family events, all while ensuring a positive, safe, enriching environment, and others as developed based on the community needs in accordance to the YMCA core values and mission.

The Sports & Family Coordinator supports the YMCA’s mission to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role leads youth sports programs, develops enrichment and arts activities, and coordinates family events such as Parents Night Out. The coordinator fosters community by promoting wellness, building connections among families, and ensuring a safe, engaging environment that reflects YMCA values and responds to local needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and enhance programs to meet community needs by supervising current offerings, launching new initiatives, and expanding services in alignment with strategic and operational goals.
• Assist in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Manage program rosters, enrollment and reporting. Evaluate program effectiveness.
• Recruit and hire diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Train and develop staff and volunteers to meet programming goals and quality measures. Utilize strategies to motivate, empower staff and achieve key objectives.
• Model relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships internally and externally including community organizations. Maintain regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
• In partnership with the Executive Director, monitor budgets to meet fiscal objectives.
• Coordinate facility use and schedules for classes, activities, and events as needed.
• Provide direct service instruction/facilitation of 5-10 hours per week in programs. Secure appropriate staffing for programs and provide coverage when needed.
• Collaborate with other branch departments on programs and services as well as communication on upcoming activities.
• Ensure a variety of program offerings including physical activity, sports leagues, arts, dance, sports and games that serve a wide range of age groups and interests.
• Welcome current and new family members and provide support in aligning their needs with programs and services.
• Ensure programs and services meet community needs by supervising existing activities, establishing new activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed, in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Work with the Digital Leader to promote marketing and distribution of program information.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services / health sciences or related field preferred
• Experience working with youth and families
• Two years of experience
• Experience supervising and developing staff and volunteer teams
• Demonstrated understanding of age-appropriate skills of children
• Previous experience operating sports leagues in a leadership role preferred
• Experienced in and passionate about creating and fostering communities and relationship building through programs
• Bilingual (Mandarin/English) strongly preferred
• Demonstrate initiative, effectively prioritize, and possess strong organizational skills

Within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers (online?), CPR, First Aid, AED

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to physically and verbally interact with members and staff. At times, be able to lift amounts up to 50 lbs.

Required Training/Certifications: Child Abuse Prevention CPR/AED and First Aid certifications

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position requires a flexible schedule including daytime and evening hours.