Youth Sports Coach & Skill Builder

YMCA of Metro Atlanta; Marietta (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Metro Atlanta is seeking a Sports Specialty Instructor to implement sport-specific training and skill development with youth participants at the Northeast Cobb YMCA. You will teach fundamentals, enforce safety guidelines, and help players build confidence and teamwork.

The role emphasizes engaging families and schools, maintaining program quality, and upholding the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in all activities.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have 2+ years of experience coaching or instructing, OR 2+ years of competitive experience at the college level or equivalent in the sport.
• Must currently hold or be able to acquire any required certification for sport.
• Knowledge of how to instruct the sport including the rules and technique.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and lead participants.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in sports activities.
• Participate in special events and activities related to their sport.
• Maintain effective relationships with schools, parents, participants, and other groups.
• Create an environment that provides various activities and instruction to support program goals.
• Answer inquiries from participants, parents, volunteers, or other stakeholders and provides information or seeks the answers to provide in a timely manner.
• Attend staff meetings and approved training as required
• Conduct assessments of program participants.

Skills

Coaching

Instructing

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

YMCA of Metro Atlanta is seeking a Sports Specialty Instructor to implement sport-specific training and skill development with youth participants at the Northeast Cobb YMCA. You will teach fundamentals, enforce safety guidelines, and help players build confidence and teamwork.

The role emphasizes engaging families and schools, maintaining program quality, and upholding the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in all activities.