Lead on-site youth sports programming including warm-ups, activities, and games. Teach age-appropriate skills following the YMCA curriculum while maintaining a safe and positive environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 16 years old with excellent knowledge of instructing in sports like basketball, soccer, and football. Availability for mornings, nights, and weekends is required.
Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others?
We are looking for a Youth Sports Instructor to join our team at the Y!
We spend our days positively impacting the community around us through athletics.
We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community.
Some rewards for joining our team: Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
Flexible work schedule Sweet discount on child care and summer camp programs Planning for your future?
Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!
What is needed for this job: Minimum 16 years of age.
Excellent knowledge of instructing in the program area - Basketball, Soccer, Football, and more!
Ability to perform activities which require sustained concentration and attention.
Mornings, nights, and/or weekend availability.
The responsibilities we will trust you with: Run on-site instruction for youth sports programming including stretch & warmup, activities, & games for respective sport.
Teach age-appropriate skills following YMCA curriculum for respective sport.
Provide a safe & clean environment that allows members and participants to learn YMCA programs.
Lead classes with positivity & enthusiasm.
Provide excellent service to members and participants.
What you can expect: Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations Opportunities to learn and grow Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger Great members to work with every day!
After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me - we want to meet you!
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The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer.
The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.
In Pennsylvania, youth sports instructor roles often appeal to candidates with experience in recreational or competitive sports and comfort leading active groups of children. These positions can be competitive because employers look for dependable adults who can manage high-energy settings, meet basic physical requirements, and support family-centered programs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your availability for flexible scheduling and highlight any coaching, camp, or youth activity experience in your application.
