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YMCA of Greater Boston

Community health, child care, youth programs

Sports Instructor

Fitness & Sports InstructionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeReading, MA, USA$16 - $20 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • The candidate must possess excellent communication skills with children and parents.
  • The candidate must have expertise in a variety of sports and the ability to work independently.
  • CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications, as well as Child Abuse Prevention Training, are required; these trainings are provided upon hire.
  • The candidate needs relationship-building and conflict-resolution skills to facilitate positive relationships with parents, staff, children, and community partners.
  • The candidate needs coaching skills to provide clear instruction, feedback, and positive motivation.
  • The candidate needs organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage small and large groups of children and/or adults.

Responsibilities

  • Lead sports classes for groups of children and adults of all ages on weekday afternoons and weekend mornings.
  • Coach sports programs using provided or self-designed curriculum, emphasizing skill development, sportsmanship, and the YMCA's values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
  • Demonstrate skills and outcomes to foster learning and skill development.
  • Maintain group focus and attention, and positively redirect participants when needed.
  • Adapt instruction to participants' ages and skill levels, challenging them with achievable skills, drills, and games.
  • Maintain a safe playing environment by reducing risks and ensuring guidelines and age-appropriate play are followed.
  • Prepare for each class by reviewing and practicing skills, drills, and activities; set up the playing field in advance and clean up afterward.
  • Provide real-time feedback to help players improve their skills, using positive encouragement and motivational statements.
  • Serve as a role model and establish expectations for behavior.
  • Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents about successes, challenges, and other information.
  • Keep accurate attendance records.
  • Ensure policies and procedures for attendance, participation, and safety are followed.
  • Attend meetings, required trainings, events, and other YMCA functions as needed.
  • Engage with families, children, and other YMCA employees as a leader representing the YMCA.

Desired Qualifications

  • One to two years of related experience is preferred, such as experience as a sports coach or volunteer.

About the Company

YMCA of Greater Boston

Community health, child care, youth programs

The YMCA of Greater Boston runs a network of facilities and program sites that provide health and wellness programming, child care, summer camps, youth sports, teen leadership programs, workforce development, and community outreach in Massachusetts. Its programs work by offering membership-accessible activities and schedules across locations, enabling families and individuals to participate in fitness, child care, camps, sports leagues, leadership trainings, and job readiness services through on-site programs and community partnerships. The organization differentiates itself by being the largest social services provider in Massachusetts with a broad, integrated set of services focused on wellness, youth development, education, and employment in a community-based, nonprofit model. Its goal is to strengthen communities by improving health, developing young people, and expanding economic opportunity through accessible programs and support services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$40K
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
1851

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