How do I work with kids and sports, and not starve?

Question

I was thinking about getting involved with my local YMCA but its almost nonexistent.

I want to work with kids and sports. That would absolutely 100% be a dream for me. I would love going to work everyday. But I want to know how to do it without starving and living at my parents house for the rest of my life.

Like I said my local YMCA is dead/dying so IDK about that. Any ideas?

Answer 1

Go to www.guidestar.org , click on 'Advanced Search'.  Type 'youth sports' in the keyword box, and the city and state you want to work in.  You will get a list of nonprofit organizations that are in some way involved with youth sports.  Then google each one to see if there may be a fit for you.  Some of the organizations may have a listing of jobs available.  Good luck.

Answer 2

You can look into personal coaching & work with wealthy families who want someone to help their kids & then when you are making a good enough income go work at the Y. I don't have anything better than that. I am just like you. I love to help people with the problems they face in life because I have been through my share & been able to rise above them so coaching is they way I have found to make money doing what I love....I know someone who teachs tennis & he loves it. He doesn't have health ins. & he had a heart problem so he is paying off some huge bills. A friend of mine in her 70 invited him to live in her basement cause he was living in his car. For the first year or so he didn't pay her anything now he does but he has been there for years. So I don't know anyone that is realistically doing this. ..I know Barack Obama lived off of $12,000 a year as a comminty orgainzer for over 3 years helping people to get jobs & education. He may have also taugth at night because he had a law degree at this time. So some people do this charitable things they feel drawn to do so keep asking people & you will find the answer but I am also looking for it.EDIT: I am from Baltimore & my mother told me this story. Jim Palmer (Balitmore Orioles Pitcher) was adopted by a wealthy Jewish family. As a kid he had a butler who practiced playing catch with him. I wonder if that bulter lived long enough to see the results of doing what he loved in life.

Answer 3

You could pursue a career as a coach. Major in recreation, minor in psychology and get a teaching degree. Along with getting the appropriate college degree, volunteer with local sports organizations -- youth baseball, youth basketball, youth tennis, sports-related camps, whatever. You could even end up running such an organization if you attain the right experience.

Get your appropriate life-saving training from the American Red Cross, and you can look into seasonal jobs with youth camps, swimming pools, country clubs and other recreational clubs in your area.