Youth Sports Instructor

YMCA of West Bend•West Bend, WI

3d•$0 - $13•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Sports Director, the Youth Sports Instructor is responsible for assisting and leading the assigned youth sport programs. This role requires availability during specific evenings and Saturday mornings depending on the season, with short shifts and a minimum of two shifts per week. The instructor will teach the youth sports program curriculum, communicate with parents, and maintain the safety of all participants. Sports available to teach include Soccer, Basketball, Tee Ball/Coach Pitch, Track and Field, Flag Football, and Dodgeball.

Requirements

Minimum 15 years of age.
Must have reliable transportation.
Experience with a diverse population.
Strong communication and team working skills.
Ability to interact with children at their cognitive level.
Bloodborne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention certification every year.
Ability to lift 40 lbs.
Ability to stand, run, kick, throw, bend, and catch.

Nice To Haves

Previous participation in or knowledge of sports preferred.

Responsibilities

Arrives beforehand to set up equipment and cleans up equipment and the fields before leaves.
Needs to have reliable transportation to offsite programming.
Needs to be comfortable working with kids ages 3-12 and leading small groups.
Assists the Youth Sports Director to run through the day’s lesson plan and expectations before the program begins.
Teaches the youth sports program curriculum assigned by the Youth Sports Director.
Communicates appropriately with parents and reports any problems or concerns to Youth Sports Director.
Maintains the safety of all participants.
Performs other duties as assigned.