Lead Youth Basketball Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Demakes Family YMCA is seeking an energetic, relationship-driven Lead Youth Basketball Instructor to lead instructional clinics, leagues, and skills-development sessions for ages 3–12. We're looking for someone with experience leading and working with youth who can build the whole child — confidence, sportsmanship, and teamwork — not just physical skill.

Note: Classes and programs run based on enrollment; hours and sessions offered will vary accordingly.

Schedule: Varies by season, enrollment, and program needs. Afternoons, evenings, and weekends required.

Required Availability:

• Wednesday, 4:45 PM – 8:00 PM
• Saturday, 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and lead age-appropriate basketball clinics and leagues per YMCA standards, helping youth build skills progressively over time
• Teach fundamentals — dribbling, passing, shooting, footwork, team defense — while emphasizing sportsmanship and teamwork
• Help each participant feel successful by recognizing and building on their individual strengths
• Open and close each class with the YMCA pledge
• Create a safe, inclusive environment; follow YMCA safety and risk-management policies
• Arrive early to set up, and stay after to break down and store basketballs, hoops, and other equipment
• Check in with the Welcome Center upon arrival
• Learn participants' names and build genuine relationships with youth and their families
• Build positive relationships with participants, parents/guardians, and staff; communicate attendance, incidents, and progress to supervisors
• Model YMCA core values (Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility); arrive on time and prepared
• Attend bi-monthly staff meetings
• Assist with events, tournaments, or substitute coaching coverage as needed

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 1-2+ years of experience leading and working with youth; playing/coaching/officiating basketball strongly preferred
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 90 days of hire, maintained thereafter
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; ability to work nights/weekends
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus; basketball coaching or officiating certifications preferred
• Child Abuse Prevention training (provided in week one) and CPR/First Aid certification (AFFA, ACE, ACSM, NASM, or similar)