Summer Youth Sports Instructor

Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organization dedicated to youth development is seeking a passionate Youth Sports Instructor. This role involves teaching sports skills, promoting teamwork, and supervising youth in a safe environment. You will be instrumental in fostering a love for sports while ensuring fair play and sportsmanship. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a commitment to youth engagement, and the ability to manage various responsibilities effectively. Join a mission-driven team that values diversity and community impact, and help shape the lives of young athletes during an exciting seasonal program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in organized coaching or sports play.
• First Aid and CPR certified or able to attain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Teach athletic skills and promote sportsmanship among youth.
• Supervise practices and contests ensuring safety and fair play.

Skills

Coaching

Communication Skills

First Aid and CPR

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

General Educational Development Certificate

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Clubhouse Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Employment Type: Seasonal (June 2nd - August 11th)

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Compensation: $15/hour

About Us

BGCWPA is a mission-based organization that hires employees that are recognized as leaders in their field with a passion for improving young lives. We have strong values, embrace diversity and offer great benefits which allows our employees to maintain work/life balance. BGCWPA is one of the largest, most comprehensive out-of-school-time providers in the region, annually serving over 7,500 youth from Allegheny County and Somerset County in preschool, before/afterschool, summer camp, teen mentoring, workforce development, STEAM, and sports programs. An affiliate of a national organization - Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania, we celebrate and support what makes people different. For the benefit of our youth, our families, and our communities, BGCWPA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that intentionally hires, trains, and supports staff that are representative of the many communities we serve. We are committed to hiring diverse and talented folks regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

Job Summary

The Youth Sports Instructor is responsible for working with youth to educate them on a skillset in a specified sport. The instructor is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and promoting the athletics program for BGCWPA. At times, you may be the referee for game play in addition to the instructor. The position will report to the Athletic Director or Sports Manager at specific clubhouse locations.

Responsibilities

• Ability to teach specified athletic program skill sets to students that emphasize on the technique, rules, and strategies of the play
• Ability to teach sportsmanship, cooperation, and responsibility to team members
• Demonstrates through experience, a commitment to devote extended day hours to include nights and weekends
• Ability to supervise and conduct safe practices and contests
• Ability to encourage all athletes and offer fair play for each student that wishes to participate
• Ability to positively promote recruitment efforts representing BGCWPA
• Ability to respond to player injuries by using first aid techniques
• Ability to supervise youth
• Ability to communicate with parents/guardians professionally
• Understands the rules of the sport
• Conducts other duties assigned by the Athletic Director or Sports Manager

Requirements

• At a minimum a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience in organized coaching and/or sports play
• First Aid and CPR certified or the ability to attain within 90 days of hire
• The ability to create strong relationships with youth in a short period of time
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required
• Ability to communicate effectively with the media, parents, school administration and community is required
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Leadership and supervisory skills necessary
• Dependable and reliable a must
• Advanced positive customer service skills needed
• Must complete a health physical and TB test
• 3 letters of Reference
• Clearances Act 33, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR letter
• Mandated Reporter Certification within 45 days of hire
• Be able to attend a minimum of 12 hours of training per year
• Strong time management, organization, and project prioritization skills are a must
• Proficient in Google Suite
• The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs function require the following physical demands: lifting & carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing, any/or pulling, climbing to include steps, balancing, stooping, standing, sitting, kneeling, crawling, crouching, and significant fine fingered dexterity. Ability to tolerate environmental conditions: air conditioning, heat, dust fumes, noise, close quarters, etc.
• Perform all additional duties and tasks assigned by leadership/supervisors

Notice

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Our organization prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.