The Maui Family YMCA is seeking an enthusiastic, dependable, and creative Esports Program Specialist to help develop and lead a new youth esports pilot program.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys gaming and technology and, most importantly, enjoys working with youth. The Program Specialist will help develop the curriculum, activities, and structure of the program while leading engaging esports experiences for participants.

The program will use structured gaming, team challenges, friendly competitions, tournaments, and technology-based activities to help youth develop teamwork, communication, problem-solving, sportsmanship, confidence, and digital skills.

We are currently generating community interest in this new pilot, with a potential start date in December 2026 depending on enrollment and final program launch.

Schedule

• Wednesdays: A+ afterschool enrichment, 12:30 PM–5:30 PM, rotating between participating school sites
• Saturdays: YMCA esports programming, approximately 2:00 PM–4:30 PM, including setup and cleanup
• Additional opportunities may become available during camps, school breaks, tournaments, and special events

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an age-appropriate esports curriculum and program plan
• Create structured activities, lesson plans, team challenges, tournaments, and skill-building opportunities
• Lead esports and gaming activities for youth
• Introduce participants to teamwork, strategy, communication, sportsmanship, and digital literacy
• Help develop programming connected to STEM, technology, game design, and other digital skills
• Evaluate activities and adjust the curriculum based on participant interest and program outcomes
• Set up and troubleshoot Chromebooks, gaming systems, controllers, displays, and other program technology
• Manage, transport, maintain, inventory, and safely store program equipment
• Create a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and positive environment
• Promote healthy and responsible gaming habits
• Travel between participating YMCA and A+ program locations
• Work collaboratively with YMCA staff, school partners, families, and youth
• Help track participation and evaluate the success of the pilot program
• Follow YMCA safety, supervision, and youth-development expectations

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Reliable personal vehicle and dependable transportation required
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel between program locations
• Experience using technology including Chromebooks, computers, gaming consoles, controllers, and related equipment
• Comfortable with basic technology setup, connectivity, troubleshooting, and equipment management
• Familiarity with gaming platforms, systems, and age-appropriate games
• Comfortable working with children and youth
• Strong interest in gaming, esports, technology, or related digital activities
• Ability to plan and develop structured activities and curriculum
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Creative, dependable, responsible, and able to work independently
• Ability to complete required YMCA background screening and onboarding

Previous experience working with youth, recreation, camps, afterschool programs, esports, curriculum development, education, or technology is preferred.

Competitive gaming experience is not required. We are looking for someone who can combine practical technology and gaming knowledge with creativity, leadership, and strong youth-development skills.

About the Pilot

This is a new program currently being developed by the Maui Family YMCA. We are gathering community interest now with the goal of launching as early as December 2026.

The selected Program Specialist will have the opportunity to help shape the program from the beginning, including developing the curriculum, activities, competitions, technology setup, and overall participant experience.

Applicants are encouraged to apply now so interviews, onboarding, and program development can begin in preparation for a potential December launch.

This is an opportunity to help create a new YMCA program where Maui youth can play, compete, connect, learn, and grow.