Youth Sports Instructor

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) (eligibility)

Paid leave under Chicago Paid Leave OR

Complimentary club membership

Childcare for team members’ children

50% off club services

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Complimentary family membership

Job summary

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness is seeking enthusiastic Youth Sports Instructors to lead classes in basketball, soccer, tumbling, or other youth sports. You’ll design age-appropriate drills, ensure a safe, encouraging environment, and help kids build skill, confidence, and teamwork.

The role welcomes coaches, former athletes, PE teachers, and enthusiasts. Flexible scheduling includes after-school and weekend options, with benefits for part-time and full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Experience playing, coaching, or teaching youth sports such as basketball, soccer, or tumbling.
• Love for working with kids of all ages, including toddlers and preschoolers.
• High energy, patience, creativity, and a positive coaching style.
• Dependability and strong communication skills.
• Availability for after-school hours, weekends, and/or school breaks based on class schedule.
• Coaching, teaching, or sport-specific certifications are a plus.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Teach youth sports classes and programs in your area of expertise.
• Plan age-appropriate lessons, drills, and games that build skills and keep kids engaged.
• Keep every class safe, organized, positive, and fun.
• Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence.
• Communicate with parents about their child’s progress, warmly and professionally.
• Support camps, clinics, and special youth sports events as needed.
• Work with the Children’s Programming team on schedules and program growth.

Skills

Basketball

Soccer

Tumbling

Youth Coaching

Availability after-school

Coaching Certifications

CPR/First Aid

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Youth Sports Instructor – Lakeshore Sport & Fitness

Why Lakeshore – A Place to Grow, Contribute, and Connect

We lead with our values: Professionalism, Ownership, Team, Quality, and Positivity, and we live them daily. Whether it’s launching a new kids camp, stepping in to assist a family at the front desk, or recognizing a trainer’s impact, we show up with care and high standards. Our facilities are impressive, but it’s our team culture and commitment to a seamless member experience that make this a truly special place to work and grow.

About The Role

Do you love sports and working with kids? We’re looking for energetic Youth Sports Instructors to lead classes and programs in your specialty, whether that’s basketball, tot soccer, tots tumbling, or another youth sport. You’ll help kids build skills, confidence, and a love for being active, all in a safe, fun, and encouraging environment.

This is a flexible role built around what you do best. Coaches, former athletes, PE teachers, gymnastics instructors, and youth sports enthusiasts are all encouraged to apply. Tell us your specialty, and we’ll find the right classes for you.

What You’ll Do

• Teach youth sports classes and programs in your area of expertise
• Plan age-appropriate lessons, drills, and games that build skills and keep kids engaged
• Keep every class safe, organized, positive, and fun
• Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence
• Communicate with parents about their child’s progress, warmly and professionally
• Support camps, clinics, and special youth sports events as needed
• Work with the Children’s Programming team on schedules and program growth

What You Bring

• Experience playing, coaching, or teaching basketball, soccer, tumbling, or another youth sport
• A love for working with kids of all ages, including toddlers and preschoolers
• High energy, patience, creativity, and a positive coaching style
• Dependability and strong communication skills
• Availability for after-school hours, weekends, and/or school breaks based on your class schedule
• Coaching, teaching, or sport-specific certifications are a plus
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)

Pay & Benefits

Pay: $18 – $20 per session, based on experience. Instructors are paid per session taught.

Part-time team members

• 401(k) (eligibility requirements apply)
• Paid leave under the Chicago Paid Leave Ordinance
• Complimentary club membership, childcare for team members’ children, and 50% off club services

Full-time team members

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Complimentary family membership, childcare for team members’ children, and 50% off club services

The pay range above reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Final pay is based on each candidate’s experience, qualifications, and fit for the role. If you’re interested but this role doesn’t line up perfectly with what you’re looking for, we encourage you to apply. We’re always happy to start a conversation.