Sports Instructor

Santa Monica Family YMCA; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Santa Monica Family YMCA is seeking a Sports Instructor to plan, lead, and supervise youth and adult sport activities, including basketball, clinics, and games. You will prepare courts, set up equipment, and maintain safety protocols while coaching and supporting participants.

The role requires 18+ and at least 6 months of organized sports experience, with CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire. Experience in basketball, pickleball, or volleyball is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum 6+ months experience in organized youth and adult sports.
• Experience in Basketball, Pickleball, and/or Volleyball preferred.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification from an approved organization within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and supervise youth and adult sport practices, clinics, and games.
• Prepare courts, set up equipment, and break down after activities.
• Maintain sports equipment and ensure a safe playing environment.
• Coaching and overseeing activities; act as score keeper when required.
• Attend staff meetings and communicate with parents, volunteers, and participants.
• Model YMCA values and promote positive relationships across staff and participants.

Skills

Coaching

Youth sports experience

Safety supervision

Education

CPR/AED and First Aid certification (Adult & Child/Infant)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Sports Coordinator, the Sports Instructor ensures an organized, safe, and impactful sports program operation for all participants. The Instructor will assist with the planning, leading, and supervision of youth and adult sports including practices, clinics, and games for the following sports: Basketball. Additional preferred experience in: Volleyball, Pickleball, Pee Wee Sports (3-5 year olds).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan, lead, and supervise assigned youth and adult sport practices, clinics, and games
• Prepare courts for use including equipment set up and breakdown
• Maintain all sports equipment used by the sports department
• Maintain a safe environment by ensuring playing areas are suitable for game play
• Ensure a safe program operation for all participants
• Provide continual instruction and supervision of group and serve as a leader
• Serve as score keeper for assigned games
• Attend and actively participate in assigned staff meetings
• Coach teams when necessary, or fill in for absent coaches when called upon
• Maintain a positive relationship with staff, participants, volunteer coaches, officials, and parents
• Track attendance of participants in games, clinics, and practices and maintain records
• Follow YMCA standards, procedures, guidelines, objectives and goals
• Demonstrate enthusiasm in all phases of work with participants
• Ensure effective communication with parents, colleagues, volunteers, and participants
• Instill, teach and model YMCA values at all times
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Minimum of 6+ month's experience in organized youth and adult sports
• Experience in Basketball, Pickleball, and/or Volleyball preferred
• Physical ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform job related tasks
• Must have visual, physical, and auditory ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute