The YMCA of Snohomish County provides jobs and careers with a cause. Every day, the Y makes a lasting impression in our communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our unique work environment constantly changes to adapt to the needs of our communities. We are a non-profit, in the people business. This means that we help members meet a fitness or ability goal, see that children thrive in our child care programs, encourage family togetherness, and give youth an opportunity to learn life skills through water safety, sports, and teen programming.
The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.
Come to work each day knowing that what you do has an impact on the lives of the people in your community. At the Y, we invite you to develop your skills, realize your leadership potential, and discover a position that is truly much more than a job. Plus, there is always room to grow at the Y!
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life, working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation, has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect and responsibility—they guide everything we do.
We look forward to having you on our YMCA team!
- The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization!
Position Summary:
The Youth Sports Coordinator will work directly with branch leadership and the Branch Sports Director to grow and strengthen YMCA Youth Sports programming in Arlington and surrounding communities. This role is highly visible, relationship-driven, and rooted in grassroots outreach—meeting families where they are and bringing YMCA programs into the community.
The Youth Sports Coordinator develops, organizes, and delivers high-quality youth sports programs while providing on-site leadership during practices, games, and events. Working in program ratios as needed, this role creates safe, inclusive, and engaging environments that promote youth development, community connection, and lifelong participation in sports.
Serving as a community ambassador for the YMCA, the Youth Sports Coordinator builds trust through consistent presence, strong relationships, and programming that reflects the interests and needs of Arlington-area families.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
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Establish a strong YMCA presence throughout Arlington by being visible, approachable, and consistently engaged in the community.
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Build relationships with families through regular interaction before and after practices, games, and events.
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Represent the YMCA at community events, school activities, youth fairs, and outreach opportunities.
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Serve as a trusted point of contact for families seeking youth sports opportunities.
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Create welcoming first impressions that encourage long-term participation and connection to the YMCA.
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Assist in planning, developing, and implementing culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate youth sports programs.
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Instruct classes, officiate youth sports games, and provide on-site leadership during practices and competitions.
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Pilot and support new sports offerings, leagues, or clinics based on community interest and feedback.
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Monitor participation, evaluate program effectiveness, and compile program statistics.
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Ensure programs align with YMCA standards and operate within approved budgets.
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Provide guidance, training, and on-site support to youth sports instructors, referees, and volunteers.
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Assist with recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and supervising staff and volunteers.
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Participate in and help facilitate staff meetings and trainings.
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Provide feedback, coaching, and accountability while modeling YMCA core values.
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Build and maintain relationships with Arlington-area schools, PTAs, parks and recreation staff, and youth organizations.
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Collaborate with community partners to increase awareness and accessibility of YMCA youth sports programs.
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Gather feedback from families and community partners to inform program improvements and expansion.
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Support shared-use opportunities and community-based program locations when applicable.
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Assist with grassroots marketing and outreach efforts by sharing program information through schools, community channels, and in-person engagement.
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Support tabling, demonstrations, and on-site promotion to increase enrollment.
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Encourage families to explore additional YMCA programs and services.
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Actively promote YMCA values and a sense of belonging in every interaction.
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Ensure a safe and positive program environment by following YMCA policies, procedures, and abuse prevention standards.
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Ensure facilities and equipment are clean, safe, properly set up, and stored; report maintenance concerns promptly.
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Maintain accurate records and department files.
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Assist in complying with state, local, and YMCA regulations.
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Champion inclusion and culturally responsive practices.
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Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
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Travel locally during the business day; occasional out-of-area or overnight travel may be required.
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Perform other duties as assigned to support YMCA operations and mission advancement.
Qualifications:
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Minimum age: 18 years
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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One or more years of experience working with children or youth programs.
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Knowledge of youth sports.
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Strong customer service, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
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Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and work independently.
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Basic computer and office equipment skills.
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Current state-approved First Aid and CPR certifications (or must be obtained within 90 days of hire)
- Experience coordinating or supervising programs or staff, preferred.
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Experience working with diverse populations, preferred.
Fluency in a second language, preferred.
Y Culture:
- Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect members with one another and to the YMCA
- Exhibit Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
- Complete required training and certifications within established guidelines
- Arrive on time ready for shift, clock in/out within timekeeping system
Embrace Team Leader Core Competencies:
Mission Advancement:
- Models and teaches the Y’s values
- Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to improving lives
- Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition
- Cultivates relationships to support fundraising
Collaboration:
- Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives
- Builds relationships to create small communities
- Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict
- Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience
- Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support
Operational Effectiveness:
- Provides others with frameworks for making decisions
- Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities
- Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team
- Effectively creates and manages budgets
- Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress
Personal Growth:
- Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change
- Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance
- Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology
Physical and Mental Demands: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demands:
Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in indoor/outdoor settings. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and complex problems; may use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with members, staff, volunteers, and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied individuals.
Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Typically interaction with others is busy, constant and occasionally interruptive. Work may be demanding at times. May require ability to work irregular hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job descriptions represent a general outline of job duties, functions and qualifications. They are not intended to be comprehensive in nature. In addition, jobs evolve over time and therefore their description may not reflect the precise nature of the position at a given point in time.
What you’ll get from working at The Y:
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FREE family YMCA membership
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Education Advance: Up to $2,000 per year*
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FREE training offered for all positions and get paid while you train for your job!
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Flexible work schedules and a family-friendly environment.
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50% off ECE child care for Full-Time staff (and their dependents).
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100% off specific programs and services for Full-Time staff (and their dependents) that include:
- School Age Child Care, licensed Discovery Camp, Day Camps, 1 session of Overnight Camp, Family Camps, group swim lessons, youth sports, & youth leadership programs
- Competitive benefits package for Full-Time staff.
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Two medical plans to choose from: One is FREE for employee.
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Dental plan is FREE for employee.
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Life and long term disability with medical and dental insurance begin on the first of the month after start date.
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2 weeks paid time off accrued per year to start (accrual increases with years of service) and 8 paid holidays for full-time staff.
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Sick Pay accrued at rate of one hour for every 40 hours worked.
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Tax-Deferred retirement account & Roth retirement account available to all employees.
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403a Retirement investing account paid at 12% annual compensation after 2 years of service (minimum 1,000 hours worked in each year).
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FREE Employee Assistance Program.
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Cheery, dynamic, cause-driven work environment, like no other!
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We promote from within often. Enjoy your career at our Y!
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Opportunity to grow: When you work at the Y, you will be encouraged to try new things and grow your career. We have a solid reputation for hiring good people who do great things.
- Eligibility requirements apply
The full range of the pay grade for this position is $20.06-$31.53.
