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 Ys 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 peopleregardless 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 or contact All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.