Ipswich YMCA Sports Staff

Are you passionate about sports-especially basketball-and love teaching kids? Do you want a job that makes a real difference in your community? If you're looking for a part-time opportunity with purpose, this could be the perfect role for you!

We're looking for enthusiastic, energetic Sports Program Staff to join our team and help deliver fun, high-quality youth sports programs at the Y. This position plays a key role in creating a positive, encouraging environment where preschool and elementary-aged children can build skills, confidence, and a love for the game.

• Lead youth sports classes (with an emphasis on basketball) using Y-provided curriculum
• Teach the fundamentals of various sports through age-appropriate instruction and demonstration
• Supervise and engage participants to ensure a safe, inclusive environment
• Communicate program information effectively with parents and guardians
• Support and facilitate youth birthday parties (set-up, lead activities, clean-up)
• Assist with sports camps and special programs

• Basketball coaching experience or a strong background in basketball is highly preferred
• Prior experience working with youth is a plus-or a genuine interest in coaching, sport management, physical education, elementary education, or nonprofits
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills-you enjoy working with kids and connecting with families from all backgrounds
• Ability to model and teach foundational sports skills in a fun, encouraging way
• Dependable, team-oriented, and excited to promote healthy play and learning

In addition to a positive and supportive work environment, the YMCA offers:

• Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs.
• Paid training and professional development.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our seven YMCA locations.
• A retirement fund with a 12% company contribution (once vested; no match required).

• Looking for basketball coaching experience or basketball background
• Must be available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00pm-7:00pm

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination 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's status.