Athletics Coordinator

Website Youth Challenge

Adaptive rec for children with physical disabilities

Youth Challenge, a nonprofit organization based in Westlake, Ohio, is excited to announce an opening for an Athletics Coordinator.

Youth Challenge specializes in adapted sports and recreational programming for children, teens, and young adults with physical disabilities. Our mission is to build confidence, inclusion, and community through meaningful athletic and recreational experiences.

The Athletics Coordinator will oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of our adapted sports programs. This role works closely with participants, families, volunteers, and staff to ensure safe, inclusive, and engaging programming that meets the needs of athletes of all abilities.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing adapted sports and recreation programs, with a primary focus on adaptive Team Sports
Coaching and teaching children and teen volunteers in a wide array of sports and recreational activities
Collaborating with families, community partners, and staff
Ensuring program safety, quality, and inclusivity
Assisting in personal care for people with disabilities
Providing transportation by operating ADA accessible vehicles (large vans)
Supporting Youth Challenge’s mission and values

This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about sports, youth development, coaching, physical activity, and nonprofit work; who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven, team-first environment. Specific experience in adaptive sports and recreation, specific to people with physical disabilities, is not a prerequisite for consideration. Adequate training in adaptive sport will be provided.

If you or someone you know may be interested, we encourage you to apply or share this opportunity.

To apply: please send a cover letter and resume to YC’s Director of Program Services, Mackenzie Vecchio, mvecchio@youthchallengesports.com

Application deadline: March 1, 2026

Position start: flexible, but June 1 optimal for full-time start

Thank you for helping us spread the word and support inclusive opportunities for youth with disabilities.

To apply for this job email your details to mvecchio@youthchallengesports.com