Lead Youth Indoor Football Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Demakes Family YMCA is seeking an energetic, relationship-driven Lead Youth Indoor Football Instructor to lead instructional classes and leagues 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.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and lead age-appropriate indoor football (flag football) clinics and leagues per YMCA standards, helping youth build skills progressively over time
• Teach fundamentals — throwing, catching, flag-pulling, route running, and basic positional play — 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 practices suited to indoor play
• Arrive early to set up, and stay after to break down and store footballs, flags, cones, 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 football 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; football coaching or officiating certifications preferred
• Child Abuse Prevention training (provided in week one) and CPR/First Aid certification (AFFA, ACE, ACSM, NASM, or similar)