Youth Flag Football Instructor

Job Details

Job Location:

Bath YMCA - BATH, ME 04530
Salary Range: $16.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Do you bring big energy, enjoy working with kids, and love creating an atmosphere where everyone feels included and excited to play? The Bath Area Family YMCA is looking for enthusiastic Youth Flag Football Instructors to help lead our growing football programming!

This is not a hyper‑competitive coaching position focused only on winning games. We’re looking for someone who can teach fundamentals, encourage teamwork, and make practices feel like the best part of a kid’s week. The ideal candidate brings the vibe of a great camp counselor, PE teacher, or youth mentor;
Someone who can balance structure, positivity, and FUN.

Our programs focus on skill development, movement, confidence building, sportsmanship, and creating a welcoming environment for athletes of all experience levels. Many participants are brand new to football, so enthusiasm and patience matter far more than elite playing experience.

• Lead and assist with youth flag football clinics, camps, and classes
• Teach fundamentals including throwing, catching, routes, defense, agility, and teamwork
• Run fun drills, games, and activities that keep kids constantly moving
• Create a safe, welcoming, and encouraging environment
• Set up and break down equipment before and after classes
• Communicate positively with parents, participants, and YMCA staff
• Help reinforce YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility

• Future teachers, coaches, recreation staff, or camp counselors
• College or high school students with strong leadership skills
• Former athletes who enjoy working with kids
• Individuals with high energy and a positive attitude
• People who can manage “organized chaos” with patience and enthusiasm

You do NOT need to be a former varsity quarterback to succeed in this role. If you can motivate kids, create positive experiences, and bring excitement onto the field, we’d love to hear from you.

• Ability to work with parents and children from 5 - 11 years old
• Able to effectively communicate with parents and staff
• Certified in First Aid and CPR (training available on site)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Knowledgeable about Y processes and procedures
• Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and a professional approach

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee frequently is required to sit, reach, and must be able to move around the work environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.