Youth Sports Instructor — Flexible Hours & Impact

DeKalb Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Discounted program fees

Flexible schedules

Training opportunities

Job summary

YMCA in Lexington, KY is seeking a part-time Youth Sports Instructor to lead youth sports sessions and foster a positive, values-based environment. You will teach age-appropriate skills, use games-based coaching, and promote fair play while ensuring safety and engagement. Availability Mondays 4-6pm and other weekdays as needed is preferred; 18+ years old required.

YMCA membership benefits apply. Join a community-focused program that emphasizes character development, teamwork, and healthy

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work with children, staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Stretch at the beginning of class.
• Teach children proper skills for the sport at their age level.
• Use games approach to make learning fun.
• Teach fairness, taking turns and self-control.
• Enforce sportsmanship and de-emphasize winning.
• Huddle at day’s end and reinforce the sport name.
• Monitor safe movement and ensure children are reunited with a parent or staff before leaving.
• Create a fun and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Youth sports instruction

Child engagement

Safety awareness

Job description

YMCA in Lexington, KY is seeking a part-time Youth Sports Instructor to lead youth sports sessions and foster a positive, values-based environment. You will teach age-appropriate skills, use games-based coaching, and promote fair play while ensuring safety and engagement. Availability Mondays 4-6pm and other weekdays as needed is preferred; 18+ years old required.

YMCA membership benefits apply. Join a community-focused program that emphasizes character development, teamwork, and healthy