Track & Field Coaches-Downtown Boise YMCA

The Downtown Boise YMCA is seeking Track & Field Coaches.  These coaches are responsible for managing and developing track/field skills enhancement programs within the track/field program.

Team Idaho is looking for a THROWS coach for our 2026-2027 Winter Advanced Track program! Must be able to coach discus, javelin, and shot put at the high school level.

Schedule:

This is a part-time position at 6 hours per week. Practices are 3x per week outdoors from 4-5:30pm at a local high school. Season runs November 30 - February 19. 

Responsibilities:

• Create an inclusive and fun environment for participants by actively engaging and building relationships with participants, parents, and coaches.
• Represent the Y at assigned sites through effective site and equipment management, knowledge of the activity or sport, and by role modeling the Y’s core values.
• Create a safe environment by educating participants, parents, and volunteers using the Y voice attributes and responding swiftly to incidents when they occur.
• Provide appropriate feedback to participants, parents, and volunteers using the Y voice attributes.
• Implement leading practices and the established curriculum that helps youth achieve the five Cause Measurement goals.
• Work closely with Coordinator and Director to ensure program area operations are consistent with approved Leading Practices.
• Engage participants and volunteers to deepen their relationships in the Y cause.
• Build specific workouts for individuals or groups based on initial skills assessment and ongoing evaluation.

Qualifications:

• Track and Field and/or Cross-Country experience required.
• Coaching experience preferred.
• Excellent human relations skills and an ability to maintain position communication with staff and members.
• Ability to address and make solid decision in emergency situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including telephone etiquette and computer use.
• Prior experience of successful supervisor of staff and volunteer preferred.
• Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

• CPR and AED. Prerequisite upon hire – 14-day compliance period to obtain.
• First Aid. Prerequisite upon hire – 14-day compliance period to obtain.
• Safe Sports Certification attesting completion of training within 14 days of hire.
• USA Track and Field Certification preferred.

Welcoming and Inclusion:

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.

How To Apply:

External candidates must complete an online application.  If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.