Sports Instructor - City Heights

YMCA of San Diego County•San Diego, CA

7d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Sports Instructor ensures organized, safe, and impactful sports program operations for participants. The role assists with planning, leading, and supervising youth and adult sports practices, clinics, and games at the Copley-Price Family YMCA. The schedule includes Pee-Wee sports (soccer, t-ball, and flag football) and soccer clinics, with shifts scheduled Monday through Thursday and Saturday. The position pays USD $17.90–$20.41 per hour. YMCA employee benefits information is available through the Employee Benefits page referenced in the posting.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
At least six months of experience in organized youth and adult sports.
Physical ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform job-related tasks.
Visual, physical, and auditory ability to act swiftly in emergency situations.
Must be fingerprinted before reporting to work, with subsequent arrest notifications, as required by licensing, state law, and government funders.
Must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification, including Adult and Child/Infant, within 30 days of hire. Certifications must be from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety & Health Institute.

Responsibilities

Plan, lead, and supervise assigned youth and adult sport practices, clinics, and games.
Prepare sports fields and courts for use, including setting up and breaking down equipment.
Maintain sports equipment used by the sports department.
Maintain a safe environment and ensure playing areas are suitable for gameplay.
Ensure safe program operations for all participants.
Provide ongoing instruction and supervision to groups and serve as a leader.
Serve as scorekeeper for assigned games.
Attend and actively participate in assigned staff meetings.
Maintain positive relationships with staff, participants, volunteer coaches, and parents.
Track participant attendance at games, clinics, and practices and maintain records.
Follow YMCA standards, procedures, guidelines, objectives, and goals.
Demonstrate enthusiasm in all phases of work with participants.
Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, volunteers, and participants.
Instill, teach, and model YMCA values at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.