Sports Instructor
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Date: 6 hours ago
City: Palatine, IL
Contract type: Part time

Inspire, Lead, and Energize: Join Us as a YMCA Sports Instructor at Buehler YMCA!
The Sports Instructor will provide leadership to different age groups all while promoting a high-energy, fun and positive environment for program participants! You will be responsible for the planning of sports programs and supervision of different age groups in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA.
Pay is $16.60 per hour with opportunities to grow within the organization
Benefits
Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:
The Sports Instructor will provide leadership to different age groups all while promoting a high-energy, fun and positive environment for program participants! You will be responsible for the planning of sports programs and supervision of different age groups in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA.
Pay is $16.60 per hour with opportunities to grow within the organization
Benefits
Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:
- Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance.
- 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
- Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs.
- Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.
- Plans and implements sports/specialty programs in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA. Coordinates activities which are culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate
- Teach the fundamentals of sports/specialty program area by understanding program participant’s age/skill level
- Supervises a group of youth and/or adults to ensure their health and safety, and to provide a positive experience for each person
- Communicates with and maintains a positive relationship with parents/guardians
- Provides day-to-day guidance to staff and volunteers
- Maintain and promote a fair, consistent discipline code to all players
- Ensure all equipment and gear is account for and maintained, notifies supervisor of equipment issues
- Assists with development of special events and activities
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Must have prior experience sports/specialty experience (i.e. Playing, Coaching, etc.)
- Comfortable working with multiple age groups
- Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
- Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
- Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
- Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
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