Activity Specialist: Soccer (West Side YMCA)

YMCA of the USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking an Activity Specialist to provide safe, engaging soccer instruction and enrich the Y Afterschool program. You will work with school-age children across grades to foster learning, interaction, and personal growth in a community-centered setting.

Join a mission-driven team that values leadership, empowerment, and collaboration, with benefits including a free YMCA membership and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years experience working with youth.
• Formal certification in soccer required.
• Good knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Deliver age-appropriate soccer instruction for all grades in the Y Afterschool program.
• Provide a safe, positive environment for school-age children.
• Support academic enrichment opportunities and activities.

Skills

Soccer instruction

Youth program coordination

Interpersonal leadership

Education

High School Diploma

College credits preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Salary: $44.00 - $48.00 Hourly The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities. To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all. The West Side YMCA is seeking an Activity Specialist who will play a critical role in providing academic enhancement and enrichment in the Y Afterschool program, including Holiday Camps. The Activity Specialist will be responsible for providing a safe and positive environment for school-age children and for providing opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic or personal growth. Specifically, the Activity Specialist will prepare and deliver age-appropriate soccer instruction for all grades in the Y Afterschool program.

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. College credits preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth, specifically working with children and planning soccer activities.
• Formal certification in soccer required.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults.