Lead Youth Soccer Instructor

Ymca Of Metro North; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Demakes Family YMCA is seeking an energetic Lead Youth Soccer Instructor to lead clinics, leagues, and skills sessions for ages 3–12. You'll create engaging programs focused on confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship, with sessions adapting to enrollment and program needs.

Hours vary by season; afternoons, evenings, and weekends are required, with specific availability on Thursdays 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM. Prior youth coaching and bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 1-2+ years experience leading and working with youth; soccer playing/coaching preferred
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 90 days of hire
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; ability to work nights/weekends
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus; soccer coaching certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead age-appropriate soccer clinics and leagues per YMCA standards, helping youth build skills progressively over time
• Teach fundamentals — dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, positional play — emphasizing sportsmanship and teamwork
• Help participants feel successful by recognizing and building on individual strengths
• Open and close each class with the YMCA pledge
• Create a safe, inclusive environment; follow YMCA safety and risk-management policies
• Arrive early to set up and stay after to break down equipment
• Learn participants' names and build relationships with youth and families
• Communicate attendance, incidents, and progress to supervisors
• Model YMCA core values; arrive on time and prepared
• Attend bi-monthly staff meetings
• Assist with events, tournaments, or substitute coaching coverage

Job description

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Lead Youth Soccer Instructor

Lynn, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1537

Salary Range: $16.00 To $19.00 Annually

DEMAKES FAMILY YMCA

Lead Youth Soccer Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Demakes Family YMCA is seeking an energetic, relationship-driven Lead Youth Soccer Instructor to lead instructional clinics, leagues, and skills-development sessions for ages 3–12. We're looking for someone with experience leading and working with youth who can build the whole child — confidence, sportsmanship, and teamwork — not just physical skill.

Note: Classes and programs run based on enrollment; hours and sessions offered will vary accordingly.

Schedule: Varies by season, enrollment, and program needs. Afternoons, evenings, and weekends required.

Required Availability:

• Thursday, 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and lead age-appropriate soccer clinics and leagues per YMCA standards, helping youth build skills progressively over time
• Teach fundamentals — dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, positional play — while emphasizing sportsmanship and teamwork
• Help each participant feel successful by recognizing and building on their individual strengths
• Open and close each class with the YMCA pledge
• Create a safe, inclusive environment; follow YMCA safety and risk-management policies
• Arrive early to set up, and stay after to break down and store soccer balls, goals, cones, pinnies, and other equipment
• Check in with the Welcome Center upon arrival
• Learn participants' names and build genuine relationships with youth and their families
• Build positive relationships with participants, parents/guardians, and staff; communicate attendance, incidents, and progress to supervisors
• Model YMCA core values (Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility); arrive on time and prepared
• Attend bi-monthly staff meetings
• Assist with events, tournaments, or substitute coaching coverage as needed

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 1-2+ years of experience leading and working with youth; playing/coaching/officiating soccer strongly preferred
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 90 days of hire, maintained thereafter
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; ability to work nights/weekends
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus; soccer coaching certifications (e.g., US Soccer, USYSA) preferred
• Child Abuse Prevention training (provided in week one) and CPR/First Aid certification (AFFA, ACE, ACSM, NASM, or similar)