Part-Time
Sports Instructor
Posted on 10/31/2025
YMCA of Greater Boston
1,001-5,000 employees
Community health, child care, youth programs
No salary listed
Boston, MA, USA
In Person
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- One to two years related experience preferred; for example, as an sports coach or volunteer.
- CPR, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certifications, Child Abuse Prevention Training. These trainings are provided upon hire.
- Coaches sports programs using provided curriculum and curriculum of their own design emphasizing skill development, sportsmanship and the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.
- Demonstrates designed skills and outcomes to foster learning and skill development.
- Maintains group focus and attention to activities being run, has strong coaching presence able to positively redirect participants where needed.
- Meets players where they are at in age and skill level. Challenges them with achievable skills, drills and games appropriate for their age group.
- Maintains a safe playing environment by reducing risks, ensures guidelines are followed, and age appropriate play.
- Prepares for each class session reviewing and practicing skills, drills and activities. Sets up play field in advance, cleans up after.
- Provides feedback to players in real time to help them improve their skills, uses positive encouragement and motivational statements.
- Serves as a role model setting the tone of expected behavior.
- Communicates with parents. Shares successes, challenges and information in a professional and respectful manner.
- Keeps accurate records for attendance.
- Ensures policies and procedures for attendance, participation and safety are followed at all times.
- Attends meetings, required trainings, events and additional functions within the YMCA as needed.
- To be seen as a leader for our Y by engaging with families, children and other Y employees.
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, Massachusetts
Founded
1851
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Receives $105,000 from Sun Life and Celtics #SunLifeDunk4Diabetes campaign.
- Announces $1 million investment in early education workforce programs.
- Invests $1.5 million in workforce training during National Apprenticeship Week.
What critics are saying
- Bright Beginnings scandal fires executives, drops enrollment 40-60% in 6-12 months.
- State eliminates $6.4M C3 funding, forces 20% early education layoffs post-2025.
- Yawkey Foundation cuts grants after $850,000 Roxbury spend with no enrollment growth.
What makes YMCA of Greater Boston unique
- Partners with Stop & Shop to distribute $65,000 food to 2,000 BPS students.
- Deploys Aruba Instant On networking across 24 locations for 2 million visits.
- Secures Yawkey Foundation grants for Roxbury Y roof repairs and accessibility.
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"We are fortunate to have such incredible support from an iconic team like the Celtics and a local company like Sun Life that has consistently shown a commitment to the health and wellness of the Greater Boston community," said David Shapiro, CEO of the YMCA of Greater Boston. "Diabetes continues to be more prevalent in underserved communities and is a major health risk that can lead to more challenging health conditions down the road. We are grateful for the ongoing support for our Healthy Habits program, so that we can reach more families in need.". The campaign also relies on fans to bolster donations. Celtics fans voted on Instagram more than 130,000 times for their favorite dunk of the week, generating additional donations with each vote. Week 1 winner: Jaylen Brown at CharlotteWeek 2 winner: Jayson Tatum vs
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