DEMAKES FAMILY YMCA Lead Youth Soccer Instructor POSITION SUMMARY The Demakes Family YMCA is seeking an energetic, relationship-driven Lead Youth Soccer 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: • Thursday, 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM • Saturday, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (Adult League) ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Plan and lead age-appropriate soccer clinics and leagues per YMCA standards, helping youth build skills progressively over time • Teach fundamentals — dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, 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 policies • Arrive early to set up, and stay after to break down and store soccer balls, goals, cones, pinnies, 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 soccer 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; soccer coaching certifications (e.g., US Soccer, USYSA) preferred • Child Abuse Prevention training (provided in week one) and CPR/First Aid certification (AFFA, ACE, ACSM, NASM, or similar)