Soccer Instructor (Northwest)

Greater Austin YMCA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Greater Austin YMCA is seeking a Soccer Clinic Instructor to lead youth soccer clinics for ages 4–14. The role focuses on building fundamentals through demonstrations, drills, conditioning, and game practice in a session-based format.

You will foster confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship while adhering to safety guidelines and promoting YMCA values in a supportive, energetic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching youth sports or leading activities is preferred.
• Certification in First Aid/CPR within 30 days of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Foster positive relationships with students and promote overall development.
• Prioritize safety and well-being, following policies and creating a nurturing environment.
• Maintain open communication with parents and address concerns as needed.
• Keep attendance records for clinic sessions.
• Lead warm-up sessions and supervise game activities as assigned.
• Assist the supervisor with setup and takedown of courts or play areas.
• Promote the YMCA values, mission, and wellness philosophy to participants.
• Be an ambassador of the YMCA and its culture within the community.

Skills

Teaching sports

Team player

Communication

Growth mindset

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Why Your Role Matters

Embark on an exciting journey as a Soccer Clinic Instructor at the Greater Austin YMCA, where you'll dive into a world of energy, teamwork, and fun! Our youth soccer clinics provide an enriching and supportive environment for athletes ages 4–14. Clinics are conducted weekly and are session-based (typically four classes per session). The curriculum focuses on building strong soccer fundamentals through skill demonstrations, drills, conditioning, and game play—helping participants develop passing, dribbling, shooting, and teamwork. You’ll create positive connections, prioritize safety, and bring our mission of community well-being to life while fostering confidence, sportsmanship, and a love for the game.

How You Make An Impact

• Foster positive relationships with each student, actively engaging to promote their overall development and well-being.
• Prioritize the safety and well-being of children, adhering to policies and procedures, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Maintain open and effective communication with parents of participating students, addressing any concerns or inquiries as needed.
• Keep accurate records to track student attendance in clinic sessions.
• Conduct warm-up sessions as assigned by the supervisor, ensuring that students are properly prepared for clinic activities.
• Be prepared to administer first aid as needed and complete the required incident and accident paperwork.
• Assist the facility supervisor in setting up and taking down courts or play areas as required.
• Promotethe YMCA's character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and role in the community.
• Lead by example the Y’s mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.
• Become an Ambassador of the Y’s work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Y

• Minimum 16 years of age or older,
• Experience in being part of a sports team or passion for teaching sports.
• Instructor experience preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certifications (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).
• Growth Mindset: Learn and improve to better serve members and the mission.
• Team Player: Work collaboratively with others and support a positive team environment.
• Communicates Effectively: Listen actively and communicate clearly with members and peers.
• Customer Focused: Anticipates needs and ensures quality, member-centered service.
• Fosters Belonging: Ensure everyone feels welcomed, respected, and included.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.