Sports Instructor

YMCA of Greater Boston; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Boston is seeking a Sports Instructor to lead sports classes for children and adults of all ages. The role emphasizes excellent communication with children and parents and the ability to work independently while engaging participants in a variety of sports.

Classes occur on weekday afternoons and weekend mornings. The ideal candidate will have experience coaching, strong relationship-building skills, and a passion for youth development within a YMCA setting.

Qualifications

• One to two years related experience preferred.
• CPR, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certifications provided upon hire.
• Candidate must have excellent child/parent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coaches sports programs using provided curriculum and their own designs emphasizing skill development, sportsmanship, and YMCA core values.
• Demonstrates skills and outcomes to foster learning and improvement.
• Maintains group focus and positive engagement during activities.
• Tailors instruction to age and skill level; provides age-appropriate drills and games.
• Keeps a safe playing environment; ensures guidelines and safety are followed.
• Prepares for each class, reviews skills, sets up fields, and cleans up after sessions.
• Provides real-time feedback to help players improve and stays positive.
• Serves as a role model and maintains professional conduct with parents and staff.
• Keeps attendance records and communicates with families professionally.
• Attends required trainings, meetings, and events as needed.

Skills

Relationship building

Coaching

Organizational skills

Group management

Job description

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.

Department

Sports

Location

Burbank YMCA

Compensation

$16.00 - $20.00 / hour

Education & Experience

• One to two years related experience preferred; for example, as an sports coach or volunteer.


• 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.

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.