Assistant Program Instructor – Sports

Kokomo Family YMCA; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokomo Family YMCA in Kokomo, IN is seeking an Assistant Program Instructor to support youth sports programs and events while maintaining a safe, non-competitive environment for YMCA participants and members.

You will assist with supervision, setup and breakdown of equipment, encourage positive coaching, and promote YMCA core values. The role requires strong communication and teamwork with diverse youth populations.

Qualifications

• At least 16 years of age.
• Effective communication with coaches, staff and parents of youth sports participants.
• Organizational and human relations skills to support sports programs.
• Basic knowledge of the phases of physical education for all age groups served.
• Ability to inspect participation space and equipment for safety.
• Current certifications in First Aid, Safety & Risk Management, Child Abuse Prevention and New Employee Orientation or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the supervision of participants during programs to ensure safety.
• Introduce yourself and recognize participants on subsequent visits.
• Create a motivating, friendly and non-competitive environment.
• Assist in set-up and takedown of equipment and sites as needed.
• Be attentive, enthusiastic and ready to assist staff/participants.
• Provide positive feedback and promote YMCA core values.
• Attend department meetings and trainings offered.
• Assist with other projects or activities as needed.
• Supervise youth sports sites and keep participants in designated areas.
• Know aspects of the particular sports league (teams, rosters, schedules, etc.).
• Maintain a clean work site and inspect equipment regularly.

Skills

Effective communication

Supervision of participants

Foster non-competitive environment

Teamwork

Safety and risk awareness

Education

First Aid Certification

Safety & Risk Management

Child Abuse Prevention Training

New Employee Orientation training

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Program Instructor is primarily responsible for providing quality assistance and support to sports programs and events while maintaining a safe, non-competitive environment for YMCA participants and members.

• Be informed and up-to-date on the latest developments in your field.
• Acquaint members with other YMCA programs and benefits.
• Develop relationships that promote the building of small communities.
• Recommend participation in a variety of programs.
• Support our annual campaign by and inviting members to participate.
• Be able to articulate the role and importance of volunteers.
• Be informed about volunteer opportunities.
• Provide an environment in which valuing diversity is encouraged and the 40 Developmental Assets can be built and emphasized.

Disclaimer: All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. These functions/duties may be modified by management at any time to accurately reflect the duties assigned. This position description may not be all-inclusive, and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Posting Date : September 21, 2026

Reports To : Sports & Rec. Director

Pay Range : $10/hour

Essential Functions:

• Assist with the supervision of participants during programs in order to ensure safety.
• Introduce yourself and make efforts to recognize participants/members on subsequent visits.
• Create a motivating environment that is friendly and non-competitive.
• Assist in the set-up and take down of equipment/sports sites as needed.
• Be attentive, enthusiastic, and ready to assist sports staff/participants.
• Provide positive feedback to participants as appropriate.
• Provide safe programs and environment for all participants, volunteers and staff.
• Be a positive role model and conduct self in accordance with the YMCA Mission.
• Incorporate and encourage the use of the YMCA core values.
• Attend scheduled department meetings and training/clinics offered.
• Assist with other projects or activities as needed.
• Assist with the supervision of the youth sports site, by making sure that all participants are in the designated areas.
• Possess/acquire knowledge of all aspects of the particular sports league, which includes teams, coaches, rosters, schedules, pictures, awards, etc.
• Maintain a clean work site, which includes picking up trash, vacuuming etc.
• Maintain, observe and inspect equipment and facilities on a regular basis and inform supervisor of concerns.
• May assist in leading youth sports clinics or assisting in coaching youth sports.
• Prepare all sports sites for practice and games (i.e. lining fields, setting bases, setting goals and preparing equipment for use and distributing equipment).

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 16 years of age
• Ability to communicate effectively with sports coaches, staff and parents of youth sports participants
• Organizational and human relations skills in order to provide adequate support to sports programs
• Basic knowledge of the phases of physical education for all age groups served
• Ability to visually inspect participation space and equipment for safety
• Current certifications in First Aid, Safety & Risk Management, Child Abuse Prevention and New
  Employee Orientation or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to lift 40-50 pounds and transport, set-up and take down equipment.
• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to project voice so participants can hear skill instructions
• Ability to visibly observe program participants
• Ability to visually inspect equipment and report any cleaning or repairs needed
• Ability to crouch and bend/twist at the waist and work in a kneeling position
• Ability to perform repetitive motions
• Ability to communicate effectively with participants, staff and volunteers
• Ability to demonstrate and lead activities
• Ability to solve problems/address participant concerns and use sound judgment even when distracted by noise and activity
• Ability to observe and promote safety and security procedures
• Ability to physically and mentally respond to emergencies and administer First Aid effectively
• Ability to work in a variety of environments (i.e. indoor, outdoor, warm, cold, noisy)
• Ability to work in areas or on equipment that often creates conditions of dust and/or dampness