Youth Sports Instructor

Job Summary

This is an On‑site, Part‑Time Position. Instruct a variety of sports, recreation, wellness and enrichment programs for youth. Create a safe, enjoyable, positive and inclusive environment that welcomes participants of all skill and ability levels. Provide a quality experience to participants and families.

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs – 25% for part‑time staff, 50% for full‑time staff
• Some benefits only available to full‑time staff

Hiring Range: $21.30 – $23.00/hour DOE

• Instruct programs as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines.
• May assist in the development of programming.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Increase participant awareness of whole person health.
• Set up and take down class equipment. Report any equipment needs to supervisor.
• Accurately maintain related records.
• Convey basic information on YMCA programs and schedules to members and, as appropriate, refer members to other YMCA programs and/or staff.
• Attend staff meetings and approved training as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements. Staff are also responsible for ensuring that staff are properly screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

• At least 16 years of age or older.
• Six months or more previous experience working with children; camps, child care, tutoring, nanny, coaching.
• Current state approved first‑aid certification.
• Current state approved community CPR certification.
• Knowledge of culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Ready to complete within 90 days of start date.

• Knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.
• Are very adaptable.
• Have high ownership and a strong work ethic.
• Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet.
• Truly enjoy being of service to people.
• Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoys working together.
• Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.