Job Description

Job Location: LynchVan Otterloo YMCA - Marblehead, MA 01945,

Position Type: Part Time,

Salary Range: $17.00 - $23.00 Hourly,

Job Shift: Evenings/Weekends, Sports Specialist Part-Time – Marblehead YMCA

Turn Your Passion for Basketball into a Career That Makes a Difference! 🏀

Do you love basketball and enjoy coaching or mentoring young athletes? Are you passionate about helping children build confidence, develop new skills, and have fun? The Marblehead YMCA is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic Sports Specialist to join our team!

As a Sports Specialist, you'll play an important role in creating a positive and engaging environment where children learn the fundamentals of sports, teamwork, and sportsmanship. While you'll support a variety of youth sports throughout the year, basketball is a primary focus of this role. We're looking for someone with strong basketball knowledge who is excited to coach, teach skills and drills, and inspire young athletes both on and off the court.

What You'll Do

• Coach youth basketball practices, skills clinics, and seasonal leagues.
• Teach basketball fundamentals while promoting teamwork, confidence, and good sportsmanship.
• Referee games, keep score, and ensure a safe, positive experience for all participants.
• Lead engaging activities in a variety of seasonal sports, including basketball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, t-ball, and pickleball.
• Build meaningful relationships with participants and families through positive communication and encouragement.
• Assist with program setup, equipment management, private rentals, birthday parties, and special events.
• Support summer camps and seasonal sports programming throughout the year.
• Help create a welcoming environment where every child feels included, challenged, and successful.

What We're Looking For

• A passion for coaching and working with children of all ages and abilities.
• Strong basketball knowledge and experience playing, coaching, officiating, or teaching the game.
• Ability to motivate, encourage, and develop young athletes in a fun and supportive environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Flexibility to support a variety of sports programs, seasonal activities, and summer camps.
• A positive attitude, dependable work ethic, and commitment to creating outstanding member experiences.

This is a fantastic opportunity for coaches, former athletes, college students studying education, recreation, or sports management, and anyone looking to turn their love of basketball into a rewarding role that positively impacts young people.

Why You'll Love Working at the YMCA

🏀 FREE YMCA of the North Shore Membership

💙 Employee discounts on YMCA programs, childcare, and camps

📚 Paid training and professional development opportunities

📈 Opportunities for advancement across our seven YMCA locations

💰 Retirement plan with employer contribution

🤝 Work alongside a mission-driven team dedicated to strengthening our community

If you're ready to help young athletes build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of sports, apply today and join the Marblehead YMCA team!

Qualifications: You may be especially interested in this opportunity if you aspire to become an Athletic Director, Sports Program Manager, Camp Director, Recreation Director, or a leader within a nonprofit organization. This role also provides an excellent career foundation for recent graduates or students pursuing degrees in Sports & Recreation Management, Business, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Physical Education, Education, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Availability to work Wednesday & Thursday from 3:30pm to 5pm and Saturday from 8:15am to 7pm
• Experience coaching, officiating, or participating in organized sports, with basketball experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with youth and creating a positive, engaging environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead sports leagues, practices, clinics, and recreational programs while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and skill development.

The YMCA is committed to a nondiscrimination policy and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.