Football Instructor

YMCA of Greater Monmouth County; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of the Jersey Shore is seeking a Football Program Instructor to support youth development and healthy living. You will deliver sport curriculum with a focus on skill development, sportsmanship, and participation, while upholding core YMCA values.

Responsibilities include leading activities, maintaining rosters, ensuring fair play, and reporting safety issues. The role requires punctuality, strong communication with youth and families, and adherence to staff training and policies.

Qualifications

• Must have prior football playing or coaching experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly with youth and adults.
• Must be at least 17 years old (18+ preferred).
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Be on time for scheduled shifts and adhere to dress code.
• Demonstrate YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring.
• Lead participants through the program curriculum and track attendance.
• Monitor activity to ensure fair participation and safety.
• Interact with participants and parents in a positive, family-friendly manner.
• Follow safety procedures and emergency protocols as needed.
• Document any accidents or incidents and report to supervisor.

Skills

Football experience

Communication to youth and adults

Education

HS diploma or GED

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Job description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Football Program Instructor at The YMCA of the Jersey Shore intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined. The Sports Program Instructor will carry out sport program curriculum, promoting skill development, good sportsmanship, healthy living and a passion for sport participation.

Job Responsibilities

• Must always be on time and ready for your scheduled shift, which includes but is not limited to adhering to the established branch and department dress code.
• Demonstrate YMCA core character values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring in all interactions with employees, members, staff and others; commit to ongoing professional development.
• Leads participants through the intended group program curriculum. Maintaining the roster and attendance tracking.
• Monitors participants activity to ensure all are participating, being treated fairly and provided equal opportunities. Proactively make adjustments to engage those not actively participating.
• Interacts with participants and parents in a positive manner that reflects a "family friendly" YMCA.
• Exercise sound judgment in relationship to member safety & injuries. Follow all emergency procedures
• Visually inspect work area and equipment for safety and risk, report to supervisor in writing any problems. Responsible for filling out accident/incident reports and getting these reports to the Regional Youth & Sports Director. Additionally, immediately report any unsafe or suspicious activity directly to Regional Youth & Sports Director or Director on Duty.
• Embrace and adhere to service excellence standards; provide outstanding service to your customers and constituents.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth. Complete required abuse risk management training. Follow mandated abuse reporting procedures, including reporting suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations
• Represent the YMCA in a professional manner and promote a positive and cheerful environment.
• Attend and participate in all required staff meetings and continuing job training.
• Be able to complete payroll on time each week on the Paycom Mobile application on your personal phone.
• Perform any other reasonable duties assigned by Regional Youth & Sports Director or Branch Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Minimum 17 years old, 18 years of age or older preferred
• High school education/GED equivalent
• Previous experience playing or coaching football
• Ability to communicate to youth and adults
• First Aid, CPR/AED certification within 90 days of hire date