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Summer 2025 Sports Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Downers Grove, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2025
Description

Inspire, Lead, and Energize: Join Us this summer as a YMCA Sports Instructor at Indian Boundary YMCA!

Join our dynamic team this summer and make a lasting impact on young athletes! As a Sports Instructor, you will lead specialized sports programs designed to engage and inspire participants of all ages. Our specialized summer programming may include a variety of sports such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, and pickleball, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to explore their interests and develop new skills. You will create a supportive and inclusive environment where participants can build confidence, make new friends, and enjoy the benefits of physical activity. Through fun and challenging activities, you will help foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and a lifelong love of sports. This is an exciting opportunity to be a positive role model and contribute to the personal growth and development of young athletes.

Salary range starts at $16.20 per hour with opportunities to grow within the organization

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:
  • We offer salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and the value you bring to our team.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible employees, along with access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO), including paid holidays. We also offer flexible work hours to help you balance your personal and professional life.
  • 403(b) plan with company contributions after 2 years of service to help you plan for your future.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training programs.
  • A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected.
  • Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.

Scope of Responsibilities:

  • 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

Requirements:

  • 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

Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:

  • 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
Qualifications

Behaviors
Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations
Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help





We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Employment is subject to a background check.


 

Salary : $16

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