After School Program Sports Coordinator, Grant (Inglewood)

Position Summary

Sports change lives, and great leaders make those experiences possible. As the Sports Coordinator, After School, ELOP Grant, you'll lead the planning, coordination, and day to day operations of after school sports programs serving elementary and middle school students across multiple school communities. You'll recruit, coach, and support instructors, coordinate leagues, practices, competitions, and special events, and work closely with school administrators and community partners to deliver exceptional youth sports experiences. Every season, you'll help thousands of young athletes build confidence, develop new skills, embrace healthy lifestyles, and experience the power of teamwork, leadership, and belonging. If you're passionate about youth sports, developing coaches, and creating programs that strengthen communities, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. This is a grant-funded, school year based position with year-round training and opportunities to support additional YMCA youth programs during school intersessions and summer.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead and oversee high quality after school sports programs across multiple school sites while ensuring exceptional experiences for every participant.
• Recruit, mentor, schedule, and support coaches and instructors, helping them grow as youth development professionals and positive role models.
• Coordinate leagues, practices, competitions, tournaments, and special events while ensuring safe, organized, and engaging program operations.
• Build strong partnerships with schools, families, officials, and community organizations to expand access to youth sports and strengthen community relationships.
• Monitor program quality, safety, grant compliance, and operational performance while continuously improving the participant and coach experience.

Schedule

This is a part-time, school year based, grant-funded seasonal position averaging 20 hours per week. Sports Coordinators typically work Monday through Friday on school days, supporting after school sports programming across multiple school sites between the hours of 2:00pm and 4:00pm. Paid training and professional development are required throughout the year, including occasional non-school days. During school intersessions and summer, additional opportunities for work may be available through YMCA youth sports, summer day camp, and other youth development programs.

Who We're Looking For

This role is ideal for someone who believes sports are about much more than winning games. We're looking for a leader who can inspire coaches, build strong school partnerships, and create programs where young people develop confidence, resilience, leadership, and healthy habits that last a lifetime. The ideal candidate combines strong organizational skills with a passion for youth development and enjoys mentoring others while delivering high quality sports experiences across multiple communities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Twenty one (21) years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Coursework in kinesiology, physical education, recreation, sports management, youth development, or a related field preferred.
• Two or more years of experience coordinating, coaching, or managing youth sports programs, leagues, or athletic enrichment programs.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or leading coaches, instructors, or volunteers preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to organize leagues, practices, competitions, tournaments, and special events while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills, emotional maturity, and the ability to build authentic relationships with youth, families, school partners, community organizations, and Team Members.
• Current EMSA First Aid and Adult, Infant, and Child CPR certifications, or the ability to obtain required certifications as a condition of employment.
• Completion of required health screenings and background clearances prior to working with participants.

Why You'll Love Working at the Y

Whether you're looking to coach, stay connected to the sports you love, or inspire the next generation of athletes, the Y is a place where your passion can make a lasting impact.

Stay Active. Stay Healthy.

• Free gym membership with access to YMCA centers across Greater Los Angeles.
• Team Member Assistance Program with confidential counseling and support resources.
• Paid Well-Being Day to rest, recharge, and focus on yourself.

Grow Personally & Professionally

• Build your résumé through paid training, certifications, and leadership development.
• Tuition assistance through partner universities, including Capella University, Springfield College, and Strayer University.
• Expand your professional network through the YMCA Professional Network (YPN).
• Opportunities to grow your career with one of the nation's largest YMCA associations.
• 10% employer contribution to the Y Retirement Fund (upon eligibility).
• Tax deferred and Roth 403(b) retirement savings options.

Enjoy Exclusive Team Member Perks

• Save on YMCA programs, including swim lessons, personal training, camps, youth programs, and more.
• Complimentary before and after school child care for eligible Team Members (restrictions apply).
• Free youth sports and enrichment classes for your children, including ballet and martial arts.

Save Every Day

• Enjoy exclusive savings through PerkSpot, plus discounts on wireless services and Dell products.
• Access exclusive financial benefits through Rize Credit Union.

About the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles

At the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Every day, our Team Members help strengthen communities by creating spaces where children, teens, adults, and families experience belonging, discover their potential, and build meaningful connections. If you're ready to lead youth sports programs that inspire confidence, develop future leaders, and create lasting opportunities for young athletes across Los Angeles, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Req # 4065