Soccer Instructor (Prospect Park YMCA)

Posted on: 10/12/2026. Location: Prospect Park YMCA, 357 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

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 New Yorkers to build stronger communities through a people‑first approach guided by the LEAP career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth).

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 about additional YMCA opportunities that can benefit them or their child/teen.
• Ensure equipment is age‑appropriate, safe, and in proper working condition; conduct monthly equipment safety checks.
• Work with the Supervisor to develop and lead program promotion and recruitment efforts.
• When applicable, provide direction to volunteers or Sports Assistants.
• Have a thorough understanding of branch emergency procedures and take appropriate actions in emergencies.
• Ensure cleanliness of the program space during all activities.
• Inform the Manager on Duty (MOD) of any incident reports that need to be filled out.
• Actively participate in designated meetings, training sessions, and special events.

Qualifications

• 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 (soccer).
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of all ages.
• Current First Aid or CPR certification.
• 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 as determined by employment status, tenure, and scheduled hours

Pay

$20.00 - $30.00 hourly

Schedule

Part‑Time / Regular