Basketball Instructor (Prospect Park YMCA)

About the role

The YMCA of Greater New York empowers youth, improves health, and strengthens community. Founded in 1852, the Y serves over half a million New Yorkers across 24 branches, fostering active, engaged communities through programs and services. The organization promotes a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration via its “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth) to build trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all staff.

Location: Prospect Park YMCA, 357 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Responsibilities

• Provide a fun, safe, and positive experience for all participants.
• Demonstrate strong service and hospitality with participants and parents/guardians.
• Create an all‑inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Teach progressive lessons and provide opportunities to demonstrate learned skills.
• Encourage lifetime participation in sports and physical activity.
• Embody the YMCA Core Values.
• Work with the Supervisor to develop program objectives and goals for each session.
• Create written, age‑appropriate, progressive lesson plans as needed.
• Provide supervision of participants in line with YMCA program standards (ratio, attendance, etc.).
• Modify lesson plans and instructions to meet participants’ needs.
• Emphasize teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Teach rules, fundamentals, and enhance basic skills.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about child/teen progress and next‑session registration.
• Communicate additional YMCA opportunities that could benefit participants or their families.
• Ensure equipment is age‑appropriate, safe, and in proper working condition, including monthly safety checks.
• Work with the Supervisor on program promotion and recruitment efforts.
• When applicable, direct volunteers or Sports Assistants supporting the program.
• Understand branch emergency procedures and take appropriate actions in emergencies.
• Maintain cleanliness of the program space during all activities.
• Inform the Manager on Duty (MOD) of any incident reports needing completion.
• Actively participate in designated meetings, training sessions, and special events.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching children/teens sports in a structured setting.
• Knowledge of youth development stages.
• Content expert in the designated sports activity.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of all ages.
• Current First Aid or CPR certifications.
• Must attend the YMCA Coaching 101 Training within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Must receive the CDC HEADS UP Concussion in Youth Sports certificate within thirty (30) days of employment.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits
• Medical benefits
• Paid time off
• Free YMCA membership
• Additional benefits (eligibility determined by employment status, tenure, and/or scheduled hours)

Pay

$20.00 - $30.00 hourly

Schedule

Part-Time / Regular