Youth Sports Specialist & Skill Coach

YMCA of Metro Atlanta; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

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Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta is hiring a Sports Specialty Instructor in Decatur. The role focuses on implementing sport-specific training, demonstrating rules, and helping beginners and experienced athletes sharpen skills.

Responsibilities include providing instruction, participating in events, and maintaining positive relationships with schools, parents, participants, and staff. The position emphasizes safety, program goals, and customer service as core values.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of coaching or instructing experience OR 2+ years of competitive experience at the college level or equivalent.
• Must currently hold or be able to acquire required certifications for sport.
• Knowledge of how to instruct the sport including the rules and technique.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and lead participants.
• Strong interpersonal communication, conflict management, and customer service skills.
• Criminal background check.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in sports activities.
• Participate in special events and activities related to the 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 provide timely information.
• Attend staff meetings and approved training as required.
• Conduct assessments of program participants.

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta is hiring a Sports Specialty Instructor in Decatur. The role focuses on implementing sport-specific training, demonstrating rules, and helping beginners and experienced athletes sharpen skills.

Responsibilities include providing instruction, participating in events, and maintaining positive relationships with schools, parents, participants, and staff. The position emphasizes safety, program goals, and customer service as core values.