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After School Program Sports Coordinator, Grant (Inglewood) (4065)

Location
Inglewood Centinela - Los Angeles, CA 90020; Crenshaw Family YMCA - Los Angeles, CA 90008
Employment type
Part-time, Temporary

About the role

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.