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About Greater Youth Sports Association
Greater Youth Sports Association (GYSA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality youth sports, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities to children throughout Southern Nevada.
Through our afterschool youth sports programming we serve thousands of young athletes while helping them develop confidence, teamwork, character, and lifelong skills.
We are looking for a dependable, organized, self motivated and passionate Program Coordinator to help ensure our youth sports programs operate smoothly and provide an outstanding experience for students, coaches, and families.
Position Overview
The Program Coordinator plays a critical role in the daily operations of GYSA's programs.
This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys being involved in youth athletics, coordinating people and schedules, communicating with coaches and families, and ensuring programs run successfully.
The Program Coordinator reports directly to the Program Manager and serves as the primary on-site operations contact for league game days and club sports programming.
This position offers a flexible 25–30-hour workweek, with required attendance at weekly team meetings, club sports activities, and Saturday game days during league seasons.
Key ResponsibilitiesYouth Sports League & Game-Day Operations
- Oversee and coordinate Saturday game-day operations for GYSA's elementary sports leagues.
- Prepare equipment, game-day materials, supervisor folders, and necessary supplies.
- Coordinate equipment delivery, setup, and organization at athletic facilities.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for coaches and game-day supervisors.
- Ensure game-day staff have schedules, assignments, and necessary resources.
- Address routine operational challenges and help maintain a positive game-day experience.
- Coordinate game-day logistics, including preparation and post-event cleanup.
- Complete game-day reports and communicate operational updates to the Program Manager.
Club Sports Program Coordination
- Support the operations of GYSA's club basketball, volleyball, and other youth sports programs.
- Conduct weekly on-site visits to monitor club sports activities.
- Coordinate practice schedules and communicate updates with coaches and parents.
- Monitor program attendance, scheduling, and operational needs.
- Assist with resolving routine parent and coach questions.
- Ensure coaches and participants have the information and resources needed for successful programming.
Mentor & Staff Scheduling
- Coordinate weekly schedules for mentors supporting GYSA's youth development programs.
- Confirm mentor availability and ensure adequate coverage for scheduled activities.
- Coordinate approved coaches, referees, and game-day supervisors for league activities.
- Track mentor attendance and required program documentation.
- Identify staffing gaps and communicate hiring or coverage needs to the Program Manager.
- Support the successful deployment of staff hired and approved by the Program Manager.
Coach & Parent Communication
- Maintain consistent communication with elementary league coaches throughout each season.
- Distribute game schedules, reminders, updates, and important announcements.
- Serve as a primary communication contact for club sports coaches and parents.
- Respond professionally and promptly to questions and concerns.
- Communicate schedule changes, cancellations, and program updates.
- Help maintain a positive relationship between GYSA, coaches, families, and community partners.
Program Administration & Reporting
- Attend weekly staff meetings and provide program updates.
- Maintain organized schedules, attendance records, and operational documentation.
- Submit weekly reports to the Program Manager.
- Monitor completion of assigned program tasks and deadlines.
- Assist with continuous improvement of GYSA's sports programming.
Schedule & Work Expectations
This position requires approximately 25–30 hours per week, with flexibility based on seasonal programming.
Typical Weekly Schedule:
- Monday–Friday: Flexible administrative, scheduling, and program coordination hours.
- One required in-office day per week for team meetings and planning.
- One required on-site gym visit per week to monitor club sports programming.
- Saturdays: Required attendance at scheduled elementary sports league game days.
- Weeks without league games may follow an adjusted Monday–Friday schedule.
Some evening hours may be necessary depending on club sports schedules.
Qualifications
Required:
- Experience in youth sports, recreation, coaching, youth development, or program coordination.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Experience working with youth, coaches, and families.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between local program sites.
- Availability to work Saturdays during league seasons.
- Ability to complete required background checks and youth safety training.
Preferred:
- Experience coordinating youth sports leagues, athletic programs, or recreation activities.
- Previous coaching or sports administration experience.
- Experience scheduling coaches, mentors, or program staff.
- Familiarity with Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and scheduling platforms.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume through Indeed or email to garron@gysanv.org
We encourage applicants with experience in youth sports, recreation management, coaching, education, and youth development to apply.
Join GYSA and help us create more opportunities for young athletes throughout Southern Nevada!
Pay: $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Las Vegas, NV 89110
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in youth coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, education, psychology, or a related human services field
- Experience designing or facilitating programs for children or teenagers
- Current CPR and first aid certification
- Mandatory reporter training or willingness to complete it before start date
- Ability to pass a fingerprint-based background check for a youth-serving organization
- Proficiency with case management or program tracking software
Tips for Your Youth Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to program outcomes
Youth coordinator hiring managers want to see the impact of your programs, not just your duties. Rewrite each bullet to show what changed for participants, such as attendance rates improved or program enrollment grew, using concrete before-and-after framing specific to each posting.
Highlight mandatory reporter certification upfront
Many youth coordinator postings require mandatory reporter training before an offer is made. List any active certification in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume so screeners don't have to hunt for it and your application clears the first filter.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists youth coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter postings by funding source type
Youth coordinator roles funded by federal grants like AmeriCorps or Title I carry different reporting requirements than privately funded nonprofit positions. Knowing the funding source before you apply helps you pitch your grant compliance or data tracking experience where it's most relevant.
Prepare a portfolio of curriculum samples
Bring two or three session plans or program curricula you built or adapted to your interview. Interviewers frequently ask youth coordinators to walk through how they design activities for specific age groups, and a printed sample makes your answer concrete and memorable.
Negotiate start date around background check timelines
Youth-serving organizations run fingerprint-based background checks that can take two to four weeks. When you receive an offer, ask about the screening timeline before accepting a start date so you're not pressured to leave a current role before clearance comes through.
Youth Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most youth coordinators?
Boys & Girls Clubs of America, YMCA, and The Salvation Army are hiring the most youth coordinators right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, New York, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at nonprofits and school district-affiliated programs with federal grant funding.
How many youth coordinator jobs are remote?
About 30% of youth coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, in-person nature of most direct-service roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are grant writing, curriculum development, and program administration roles that don't require daily participant contact.
How do you become a youth coordinator?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in social work, education, or a related field, then gain direct experience through volunteering, internships, or entry-level roles at after-school programs, camps, or community centers. Complete CPR, first aid, and mandatory reporter training, then build a portfolio of program plans or activity curricula you've designed. Apply to coordinator roles that match your age group experience and program type.
Can you get hired as a youth coordinator with little experience?
Yes, many organizations hire youth coordinators with limited paid experience if you can show relevant volunteer, coaching, tutoring, or camp counseling work. Emphasize your direct time with young people, any program planning you contributed to, and completed trainings like CPR or mandatory reporting. Entry-level postings at nonprofits and municipal recreation departments are the most accessible starting points.
What does the youth coordinator interview process look like?
Most youth coordinator interviews include a phone or video screen with HR, followed by an in-person or video panel interview with a program manager and sometimes a team member. Expect scenario-based questions about handling conflict between participants, adapting an activity for a mixed age group, or responding to a disclosure. Some organizations add a brief practical task like outlining a sample session plan.
Where can I find and apply to youth coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to youth coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from organizations across the United States. Find roles that match your experience level, program type, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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