Young Mens Christian Association of Central Ohio is hiring a Soccer Instructor- Whitehall YMCA in Whitehall, OH. This is a full-time position. The YMCA is seeking a passionate, energetic, and dedicated Soccer Instructor to join our team. This role is focused on inspiring a love of soccer in children by providing quality instruction, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship, and ensuring a safe, fun, and supportive environment. Responsibilities include planning and leading age-appropriate soccer practices for youth ages 4-12, teaching fundamental skills and techniques (such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense), demonstrating drills and game concepts, and overseeing scrimmages or games. Instructors will encourage participant confidence, teamwork, and overall skill development. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of soccer, prior coaching or instructional experience, effective communication skills, and a genuine passion for working with children. The Youth Soccer Instructor will support the mission of the YMCA by modeling and teaching the core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. If you are motivated by making a positive impact in the lives of children through sports and physical activity, we would love to hear from you. Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions. Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes/practices/games, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals. Answers questions from participants/parents to support them in achieving their goals related to youth development. Maintains working knowledge of sport/activity, and trends to provide effective information and support to participants. Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers. Conveys information on sports/activity programs and schedules, and as appropriate, refers participants and parents to other programs. Keeps accurate class records (attendance & progress reports). Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations. Prepares and maintains field/gym area before and after program; organizes and puts away class equipment; reports damaged equipment. Officiates sport/activity matches and games as scheduled. Assists in supervision of volunteers involved in sport or activity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.