Youth Sports Instructor

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness • Chicago, IL

5d • $18 - $20

About The Position

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness is seeking energetic Youth Sports Instructors to lead classes and programs in their area of expertise, such as basketball, tot soccer, tots tumbling, or another youth sport. Instructors help children build skills, confidence, and a love of physical activity in a safe, fun, and encouraging environment. The role is flexible and shaped around the instructor’s specialty; coaches, former athletes, PE teachers, gymnastics instructors, and other youth sports enthusiasts are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Experience playing, coaching, or teaching basketball, soccer, tumbling, or another youth sport.
• A love for working with children of all ages, including toddlers and preschoolers.
• High energy, patience, creativity, and a positive coaching style.
• Dependability and strong communication skills.
• Availability for after-school hours, weekends, and/or school breaks based on the class schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Coaching, teaching, or sport-specific certifications.
• CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Teach youth sports classes and programs in the instructor’s area of expertise.
• Plan age-appropriate lessons, drills, and games that build skills and keep children engaged.
• Keep classes safe, organized, positive, and fun.
• Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence.
• Communicate warmly and professionally with parents about their child’s progress.
• Support camps, clinics, and special youth sports events as needed.
• Work with the Children’s Programming team on schedules and program growth.

Benefits

• Part-time team members: 401(k), subject to eligibility requirements.
• Part-time team members: Paid leave under the Chicago Paid Leave Ordinance.
• Part-time team members: Complimentary club membership, childcare for team members’ children, and 50% off club services.
• Full-time team members: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Full-time team members: Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Full-time team members: Voluntary life insurance.
• Full-time team members: 401(k).
• Full-time team members: Paid time off (PTO).
• Full-time team members: Complimentary family membership, childcare for team members’ children, and 50% off club services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed