After School Multi-Sports Instructor, Grant (Canoga Park). (4054)
About The Position
Sports have the power to build confidence, teach life lessons, and create lifelong memories. As an After School Sports Instructor, BTB Grant, you'll introduce elementary and middle school students to a variety of sports while helping them develop athletic skills, embrace healthy lifestyles, and experience the value of teamwork, perseverance, and positive competition. Whether you're coaching basketball, soccer, volleyball, flag football, softball, track and field, or another sport, you'll create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment where every participant is encouraged to learn, grow, and reach their personal best. Through positive coaching and relationship building, you'll help young athletes build confidence on and off the playing field while fostering achievement, belonging, and character development. This is a part-time, seasonal, grant-funded position supporting after school sports programming during the school year.
Requirements
- Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience coaching, teaching, or leading youth sports programs in a group setting.
- Knowledge of one or more sports, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, flag football, softball, baseball, track and field, or related activities.
- Ability to plan and deliver age appropriate practices, games, leagues, tournaments, and skill development activities.
- Strong communication skills, emotional maturity, and the ability to build positive, authentic relationships with youth and families from diverse backgrounds.
- Current EMSA First Aid and Adult, Infant, and Child CPR certifications, or the ability to obtain required certifications as a condition of employment.
- Completion of required health screenings and background clearances prior to working with participants.
Responsibilities
- Lead engaging sports instruction that teaches fundamental skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy competition across a variety of sports.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment where every participant feels supported, challenged, and inspired to succeed.
- Organize practices, games, leagues, tournaments, and skill development activities that promote confidence, teamwork, and personal growth.
- Build positive relationships with students, families, school staff, and YMCA Team Members while serving as a positive role model.
- Help ensure the program operates safely and effectively while delivering exceptional youth sports experiences that align with YMCA and grant expectations.
Benefits
- Free gym membership with access to YMCA centers across Greater Los Angeles.
- Team Member Assistance Program with confidential counseling and support resources.
- Paid Well-Being Day to rest, recharge, and focus on yourself.
- Build your résumé through paid training, certifications, and leadership development.
- Tuition assistance through partner universities, including Capella University, Springfield College, and Strayer University.
- Expand your professional network through the YMCA Professional Network (YPN).
- Opportunities to grow your career with one of the nation's largest YMCA associations.
- 10% employer contribution to the Y Retirement Fund (upon eligibility).
- Tax deferred and Roth 403(b) retirement savings options.
- Save on YMCA programs, including swim lessons, personal training, camps, youth programs, and more.
- Complimentary before and after school child care for eligible Team Members (restrictions apply).
- Free youth sports and enrichment classes for your children, including ballet and martial arts.
- Enjoy exclusive savings through PerkSpot, plus discounts on wireless services and Dell products.
- Access exclusive financial benefits through Rize Credit Union.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
