Part-Time Youth Sports Coach & Mentor

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.

Summit (NJ)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 28,000

Part time

12 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership
Discounted YMCA family membership
Professional training and development
12% YMCA retirement contribution

Job summary

Summit Area YMCA is looking for enthusiastic Sports Instructors to lead fun, engaging, and safe youth sports programs for children and teens in Summit, Berkeley Heights, and offsite locations. You will guide classes in basketball, soccer, T-ball, tennis, football, boxing, and more, helping participants build confidence, learn new skills, and adopt the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Most classes run weekday afternoons/evenings and some weekends.

Qualifications

  • Minimum age of 16 years old.
  • Experience coaching or teaching youth sports preferred.
  • Experience working with children in recreational, educational, or coaching environments preferred.
  • Ability to teach age-appropriate sports skills while keeping participants engaged and safe.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  • CPR/AED & First Aid certification or ability to obtain within three months.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engaging sports classes that promote skill development, teamwork, and confidence.
  • Teach sport-specific skills with emphasis on respect, fairness, and good sportsmanship.
  • Create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where every participant can succeed.
  • Actively supervise and engage with participants by demonstrating skills and providing encouragement.
  • Set up, maintain, and store sports equipment before and after programs.
  • Build positive relationships with participants, parents, volunteers, and staff.
  • Follow YMCA policies and safety procedures and respond appropriately to incidents or concerns.
  • Serve as a positive role model and ambassador for the YMCA’s mission.

Skills

Teaching
Communication
Leadership
Interpersonal skills
Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Summit Area YMCA is looking for enthusiastic Sports Instructors to lead fun, engaging, and safe youth sports programs for children and teens in Summit, Berkeley Heights, and offsite locations. You will guide classes in basketball, soccer, T-ball, tennis, football, boxing, and more, helping participants build confidence, learn new skills, and adopt the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Most classes run weekday afternoons/evenings and some weekends.

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