Sports Instructor

YMCA of Greater Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Membership

Discount on Personal Training and Swim

Discounted family membership

Health, Dental, Vision Benefits

Vacation and Sick Time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Boston is seeking a part-time Sports Instructor to lead sports classes for children and adults. Classes occur on weekday afternoons and weekend mornings at Roxbury YMCA.

The role requires strong child/parent communication, sports expertise, and independent work habits. The instructor will coach using established curricula, foster skill development, and promote YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Qualifications

• Relationship building and conflict resolution with parents, staff, and community partners.
• Coaching with clear instruction, feedback, and motivation.
• Ability to manage small and large groups of children and/or adults.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Able to engage and inspire participants across ages.

Responsibilities

• Coaches sports programs using provided curriculum and the YMCA curriculum, emphasizing skill development and sportsmanship.
• Demonstrates skills and outcomes to foster learning and improvement.
• Maintains focus and positive environment; redirects as needed.
• Meets participants where they are in age and skill; provides achievable challenges.
• Ensures safe play, sets up sessions, and reviews skills before each class.

Skills

Relationship Building

Coaching

Group Management

Parent Communication

Positive Motivation

Job description

Sports Instructor

Department: Sports

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Roxbury YMCA

Reporting To: Taisha White

Compensation: $17.87 - $21.00 / hour

Description

The YMCA of Greater Boston is searching for a Sports Instructor to lead a group of children and adults of all ages instructing sports classes. Classes are on weekday afternoons and weekend mornings. Candidate must possess excellent child/parent communication skills, expertise in a variety of sports and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Coaches sports programs using provided curriculum and curriculum of their own design emphasizing skill development, sportsmanship and the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.
• Demonstrates designed skills and outcomes to foster learning and skill development.
• Maintains group focus and attention to activities being run, has strong coaching presence able to positively redirect participants where needed.
• Meets players where they are at in age and skill level. Challenges them with achievable skills, drills and games appropriate for their age group.
• Maintains a safe playing environment by reducing risks, ensures guidelines are followed, and age appropriate play.
• Prepares for each class session reviewing and practicing skills, drills and activities. Sets up play field in advance, cleans up after.
• Provides feedback to players in real time to help them improve their skills, uses positive encouragement and motivational statements.
• Serves as a role model setting the tone of expected behavior.
• Communicates with parents. Shares successes, challenges and information in a professional and respectful manner.
• Keeps accurate records for attendance.
• Ensures policies and procedures for attendance, participation and safety are followed at all times.
• Attends meetings, required trainings, events and additional functions within the YMCA as needed.
• To be seen as a leader for our Y by engaging with families, children and other Y employees.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Education & Experience:

1. One to two years related experience preferred; for example, as an sports coach or volunteer.
2. CPR, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certifications, Child Abuse Prevention Training. These trainings are provided upon hire.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent relationship building and conflict resolution skills in order to facilitate positive relationships with parents, staff, children, and community partners.
• Excellent coaching skills providing clear instruction, feedback and positive motivation.
• Detail oriented, strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to manage small and large groups children and/or adults

Qualities Needed:

• Energetic, motivated and well organized individual who has a passion for children and sports.

Benefits

Why work at the Y?

The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment - all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause. When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to:

• Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment.
• Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions.
• Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other.
• Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion.
• A healthy work/life balance
• Comprehensive benefits including:
• FREE YMCA Membership for you.
• Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
• Discounted or FREE family membership.
• Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
• Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)