Soccer Instructor- Whitehall YMCA

DeKalb Health; Whitehall (OH); On-site; USD 33,062,000 - 38,573,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Columbus is seeking a passionate Soccer Instructor in Whitehall, OH to inspire kids aged 4–12. Plan and run engaging practices, teach core skills, and lead games in a safe, fun environment that promotes teamwork and sportsmanship.

Ideal candidates are youth-focused with coaching experience and strong communication. Must be at least 16 years old with related instructional background; CPR/First Aid certifications required within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing youth and healthy living.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups within the community.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid within 60 days.
• Must be at least 16 years old with instruction experience; prior teaching helps.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead age-appropriate soccer practices for youth ages 4–12.
• Teach fundamental skills: dribbling, passing, shooting, defense.
• Demonstrate drills and game concepts; oversee scrimmages or games.
• Encourage confidence, teamwork, and overall skill development.
• Support YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, caring.
• Maintain class records; follow YMCA policies and safety procedures.
• Prepare/maintain field and equipment; report damaged items.
• Officiate matches and supervise volunteers.

Job description

• Location 402 N Hamilton Road,Whitehall, OH, 43213,United States
• Base Pay $12.00 / Hour
• Job Category Coaching, Sports, Youth Programs
• Employee Type Part Time
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Asia Glenn
• Email [e-mail]

Description

The YMCA is seeking a passionate, energetic, and dedicated Soccer Instructor to join our team. This role is focused on inspiring a love of soccer in children by providing quality instruction, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship, and ensuring a safe, fun, and supportive environment.

Responsibilities include planning and leading age-appropriate soccer practices for youth ages 4–12, teaching fundamental skills and techniques (such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense), demonstrating drills and game concepts, and overseeing scrimmages or games. Instructors will encourage participant confidence, teamwork, and overall skill development. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of soccer, prior coaching or instructional experience, effective communication skills, and a genuine passion for working with children.

The Youth Soccer Instructor will support the mission of the YMCA by modeling and teaching the core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. If you are motivated by making a positive impact in the lives of children through sports and physical activity, we would love to hear from you.

• Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes/practices/games, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Answers questions from participants/parents to support them in achieving their goals related to youth development. Maintains working knowledge of sport/activity, and trends to provide effective information and support to participants.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Conveys information on sports/activity programs and schedules, and as appropriate, refers participants and parents to other programs.
• Keeps accurate class records (attendance & progress reports).
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Prepares and maintains field/gym area before and after program; organizes and puts away class equipment; reports damaged equipment.
• Officiates sport/activity matches and games as scheduled.
• Assists in supervision of volunteers involved in sport or activity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification must be obtained within the first 60 days
• Must be at least 16 years old and have experience participating in the area of instruction; previous experience instructing preferred.

Summary

Instructs classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes youth development and member engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Ideal candidate will have the ability to coach multiple sports throughout the year!