Youth Boxing Instructor

Crossroads YMCA is committed to empowering young athletes through fitness, discipline, and mentorship. We believe boxing is more than a sport — it’s a way to build confidence, resilience, and community. We’re looking for a passionate and reliable Youth Boxing Instructor to join our team.

• Plan and lead engaging boxing classes for youth ages 10-14
• Teach proper boxing fundamentals (stance, footwork, punches, defense) with a focus on safety
• Develop age-appropriate training programs that build skill, fitness, and discipline
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging training environment
• Supervise and ensure the safety of all participants during training
• Serve as a mentor and role model, instilling values of respect, teamwork, and perseverance

• Prior experience in boxing (competitive background a plus but not required)
• Previous coaching or teaching experience, especially with youth, strongly preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and motivational skills
• CPR/First Aid certification (completed in the first 30 days)

The following certifications are acceptable: USA Boxing Coach Certification (Bronze, Silver, Gold); ISSA Boxing Instructor;
Box ’N Burn Academy;
International Boxing Association.

• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid and New Employee Orientation
• Must obtain Parisi Speed School certification within designated timeframe and maintain it every two years
• High School or College athlete preferred, with experience relevant to performance
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends, as most participants are school-age
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all backgrounds
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents
• Must have a passion for learning, working with youth/families, and sports in general
• Desire and ability to work with people of all ages and backgrounds

The National YMCA Mission:
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

• Mission Advancement:
  Demonstrates YMCA values, serves others, recruits volunteers, supports fundraising
• Collaboration:
  
  Works effectively with diverse people, builds rapport, seeks to understand others
• Operational Effectiveness:
  Makes sound judgments, plans work, follows budgeting policies, delivers value to members
• Personal Growth:
  Pursues self-development and keeps up-to-date knowledge and skills

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; occasional stooping/bending
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Other

• Non-profit Organizations

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