Youth Sports - Archery Instructor

Young Mens Christian Association Of Southwestern Indiana; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Young Mens Christian Association Of Southwestern Indiana in Evansville, IN is seeking an Archery Instructor for the Dunigan YMCA to teach archery, supervise youth ages 8-17, and promote safe sport practices.

You will lead fun, well-planned practices, enforce safety protocols, and coordinate with the Sports Coordinator. CPR/AED and child abuse prevention training are required within specified timelines. This part-time role supports youth development in a community-focused YMCA.

Qualifications

• CPR/AED, First Aid, Oxygen, and Blood Borne Pathogen training within 60 days.
• Child Abuse Prevention training required before/on the first workday.

Responsibilities

• Lead archery practices with safety protocols and age-appropriate instruction.
• Supervise participants and communicate with parents and the Sports Coordinator.
• Maintain the archery area and equipment, ensuring safety and cleanliness.
• Report unsafe behavior and follow all training and program procedures.

Skills

Archery instruction

Safety awareness

Youth supervision

Education

CPR/AED, First Aid, Oxygen, and Blood Borne Pathogen training

Child Abuse Prevention training

Job description

Job Details: Location: Evansville, IN 47708 | Position Type: Part Time | Salary Range: $12.00 hourly | Job Category: Youth Sports

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The archery instructor at the Dunigan YMCA provides instruction and encouragement and supervises activities related to athletic development and archery training in correct techniques, archery knowledge, setting other skills, and day-to-day interaction with parents for children ages 8-17 with various backgrounds and abilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensure participants and staff know and follow Archery's safety protocols and educational procedures.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
• Complete required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to the procedures associated with managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Teach archery through fun and effectively planned practices at a level appropriate for each team member.
• Welcome each child and their parents at the start of each class.
• Be aware that each child’s physical and emotional maturity, personality, background, and motivation differ.
• Supervise the players before, during, and after practices and games.
• Provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all players, giving each child an equal opportunity to participate.
• Communicate any questions or concerns with the Sports Coordinator or the Sports Director.
• Serve as a positive role model to the players, parents, and fellow coaches by following all rules, demonstrating good sportsmanship, and coaching consistency with the Y.
• Assist in the management, maintenance and care of the physical facilities and all equipment in the archery program area.
• Conduct routine checks of the area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that a sports coach must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.

• Ability to lead sports practices.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including leading sports practices, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• CPR/AED, First Aid, Oxygen, and Blood Borne Pathogen training is required within 60 days of employment.
• Child Abuse Prevention training is required before/on the first workday.