Lead Youth Soccer Instructor
About The Position
The Demakes Family YMCA is seeking an energetic, relationship-driven Lead Youth Soccer Instructor to lead instructional clinics, leagues, and skills-development sessions for ages 3–12. The ideal candidate will have experience leading and working with youth, focusing on building the whole child by fostering confidence, sportsmanship, and teamwork, in addition to physical skill. Classes and programs are dependent on enrollment, so hours and sessions offered will vary. This role requires availability on Thursdays from 4:45 PM to 6:00 PM and Saturdays from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM for an adult league.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- 1-2+ years of experience leading and working with youth.
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 90 days of hire, maintained thereafter.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work nights/weekends.
- Child Abuse Prevention training (provided in week one).
- CPR/First Aid certification (AFFA, ACE, ACSM, NASM, or similar).
Nice To Haves
- Playing/coaching/officiating soccer strongly preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
- Soccer coaching certifications (e.g., US Soccer, USYSA) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead age-appropriate soccer clinics and leagues per YMCA standards, helping youth build skills progressively over time.
- Teach fundamentals — dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, positional play — while emphasizing sportsmanship and teamwork.
- Help each participant feel successful by recognizing and building on their individual strengths.
- Open and close each class with the YMCA pledge.
- Create a safe, inclusive environment; follow YMCA safety and risk-management policies.
- Arrive early to set up, and stay after to break down and store soccer balls, goals, cones, pinnies, and other equipment.
- Check in with the Welcome Center upon arrival.
- Learn participants' names and build genuine relationships with youth and their families.
- Build positive relationships with participants, parents/guardians, and staff; communicate attendance, incidents, and progress to supervisors.
- Model YMCA core values (Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility); arrive on time and prepared.
- Attend bi-monthly staff meetings.
- Assist with events, tournaments, or substitute coaching coverage as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
