Specialty Sports Instructor

Part time, Hourly | Weekdays 6pm–8pm; Weekends 9am–12pm | $15.00-$18.00/hour

Make a Difference Through Play 

Love Sports? Love working with kids? Join the YMCA team and help young athletes build confidence, learn new skills, and have fun! This position is excellent for people who know Basketball, Soccer, and/or NFL Flag Football. 

 Some rewards for joining our team: 

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! 

• Flexible work schedule

• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs

• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed for this job:

• Must be at least 18 years old; High school diploma or equivalent  

• Ability to be active (running, standing, lifting equipment, etc.)  

• Experience with youth programs, sports, camps, or childcare preferred

• CPR/AED & First Aid certification (or ability to obtain, we can help!)

• Enjoys working with kids and being active  

• Reliable, positive, and able to lead a group  

• Basic knowledge of sports (you don’t need to be an expert)  

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

What You’ll Do 

• Lead fun, engaging sports classes for beginners using YMCA Sports curriculum.   

• Teach basic skills (soccer, basketball, NFL flag football etc.) in an encouraging way  

• Create a safe, inclusive environment for all participants  

• Set up and break down equipment before/after programs  

• Take attendance and communicate with parents as needed  

• Keep the space clean, organized, and ready for the next group  

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me-  we want to meet you!

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.