Sports Instructor (Part Time)

Summit Area YMCA; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounted family membership

Professional training and development

12% retirement contribution

Job summary

The Summit Area YMCA is hiring part-time Sports Instructors to lead fun, engaging, and safe sports programs for children and youth in Summit, NJ. You’ll teach basketball, soccer, T-ball, tennis, football, boxing, and other sports, helping kids build confidence and skills while modelling core YMCA values.

Classes run weekday afternoons/evenings and some weekends, with pay ranging from $17 to $20 per hour. Benefits include free YMCA access, family membership discounts, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 years.
• Experience coaching or teaching youth sports preferred.
• Experience with children in recreational or educational settings preferred.
• Ability to teach age-appropriate sports skills while keeping participants engaged and safe.
• Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, run, demonstrate skills and handle equipment as needed.
• HS diploma or GED preferred.
• CPR/AED & First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months).

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging sports classes that promote skill development, teamwork and confidence.
• Teach sport-specific skills with emphasis on respect, fairness and good sportsmanship.
• Create a safe, positive, inclusive environment where every participant can succeed.
• Supervise participants, demonstrate skills, provide encouragement and keep children engaged.
• Set up, maintain and store sports equipment before and after programs.
• Build positive relationships with participants, parents, volunteers and staff.
• Follow YMCA policies and safety procedures and respond to incidents or concerns.
• Serve as a positive role model and ambassador for the YMCA and its mission.

Skills

Energy and enthusiasm

Child engagement

Safety-focused

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/AED & First Aid

Job description

Description

Do you love sports and working with kids? The Summit Area YMCA is looking for enthusiastic Sports Instructors to lead fun, engaging, and safe sports programs for children and youth.

Whether you're teaching basketball, soccer, T‑ball, tennis, football, boxing, or another sport, you'll help children build confidence, develop new skills, and discover a lifelong love of being active. Every class is an opportunity to create a positive experience while modeling the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

You might be the right Fit if:

• You bring energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to every class.
• You connect easily with children and know how to make learning fun.
• You believe in building confidence through encouragement and teamwork.
• You're dependable, patient, and adaptable to different ages and skill levels.
• You take safety seriously while creating an engaging learning environment.
• You value inclusion and ensure every participant feels welcome, supported, and successful.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead engaging sports classes that promote skill development, teamwork, and confidence.
• Teach sport-specific skills while emphasizing respect, fairness, and good sportsmanship.
• Create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where every participant can succeed.
• Actively supervise and engage with participants throughout each class by demonstrating skills, providing encouragement, and keeping children actively involved.
• Set up, maintain, and properly store sports equipment before and after programs.
• Build positive relationships with participants, parents, volunteers, and fellow staff.
• Follow YMCA policies and safety procedures and respond appropriately to incidents or concerns.
• Serve as a positive role model and ambassador for the YMCA by supporting our mission of Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility while providing exceptional customer service.

Schedule

This is a part-time position working up to 25 hours per week at the Summit YMCA, Berkeley Heights YMCA, or one of our off‑site program locations.

Teaching opportunities are available for basketball, soccer, T‑ball, tennis, football, boxing, and other seasonal youth sports programs.

Most classes are held on weekday afternoons and evenings, as well as weekends. Typical class times are between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM, with additional opportunities based on program offerings and participant enrollment.

Salary & Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $17.00–$20.00 per hour, based on experience.

Part‑time employees enjoy a variety of YMCA benefits, including:

• Free YMCA membership
• Discounted YMCA family membership
• Professional training and development opportunities
• 12% YMCA retirement contribution upon eligibility

Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 16 years old.
• Experience participating in, coaching, or teaching one or more youth sports preferred.
• Experience working with children in a recreational, educational, or coaching environment preferred.
• Ability to effectively teach age‑appropriate sports skills while maintaining participant engagement and safety.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to actively participate in instruction, including standing, walking, running, demonstrating skills, and lifting or moving sports equipment as needed.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• CPR/AED & First Aid certified (or ability to obtain within three months).

We are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we believe that we’re stronger when we come together.