Job Details

Job Location: Inglewood Centinela - Los Angeles, CA

Position Type: Seasonal

Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: After School

Position Summary

Sports have the power to build confidence, teach resilience, create lifelong friendships, and inspire healthy habits that last a lifetime. As an After School Sports Instructor, you'll introduce elementary and middle school students to the joy of movement, teamwork, and healthy competition through engaging after school sports programs. Whether you're coaching Flag Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Softball/Baseball, Track and Field, or another sport, you'll help young athletes build new skills while creating an environment where every participant feels welcomed, supported, and encouraged to succeed.

Working alongside school districts, after school programs, and community partners, you'll create experiences that strengthen confidence, promote belonging, and help students discover what they're capable of both on and off the field. If you're passionate about coaching, mentoring young people, and making a positive impact through sports, we'd love to have you on our team. This is a grant funded, seasonal position supporting school based after school programs during the academic year.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Coach engaging after school sports programs that help youth build athletic skills, confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Teach age appropriate instruction through practices, games, skill development, leagues, tournaments, and special events across a variety of sports.
• Create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where every participant feels a sense of belonging and is encouraged to reach their full potential.
• Build meaningful relationships with youth, families, school staff, and community partners while serving as a positive role model.
• Help ensure programs operate safely, effectively, and in alignment with YMCA standards while supporting a fun and rewarding experience for every participant.

Schedule

This is a part-time, seasonal position that follows the school calendar and is offered during the academic year on school days only. Instructors typically work 2 to 3 days per week, approximately 6 to 10 hours each week, with afternoon hours that fit well with school schedules. Depending on the program, additional opportunities may be available to support practices, tournaments, special events, family engagement activities, or staff trainings throughout the year.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for enthusiastic coaches, mentors, athletes, and leaders who believe sports can change lives. The ideal candidate enjoys working with young people, creates positive and inclusive experiences, and understands that every practice is an opportunity to build confidence, character, and lifelong skills. Whether you're an experienced coach, an aspiring educator, or someone passionate about youth sports, you'll thrive in this role if you enjoy inspiring others and leading by example.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience coaching, teaching, or leading youth sports programs in a group setting.
• Knowledge and experience in one or more sports such as Flag Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball/Baseball, Track and Field, or related athletic programs.
• Ability to plan and lead age appropriate sports instruction, practices, games, leagues, tournaments, and enrichment activities.
• Strong communication skills, emotional maturity, and the ability to build positive, authentic relationships with youth and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Current EMSA First Aid and Adult, Infant, and Child CPR certifications, or the ability to obtain required certifications as a condition of employment.
• Completion of required health screenings and background clearances prior to working with participants.

Why You'll Love Working at the Y

Whether you're starting your career, building new skills, or looking for meaningful work that fits your schedule, the Y is a place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something bigger than yourself.

• Stay Active. Stay Healthy. Free gym membership with access to YMCA centers across Greater Los Angeles.
• Team Member Assistance Program with confidential counseling and support resources.
• Paid Well Being Day to rest, recharge, and focus on yourself.

Grow Personally & Professionally

• Build your résumé through paid training, certifications, and leadership development.
• Tuition assistance through partner universities, including Capella University, Springfield College, and Strayer University.
• Expand your professional network through the YMCA Professional Network (YPN).
• Opportunities to grow your career with one of the nation's largest YMCA associations.
• 10% employer contribution to the Y Retirement Fund (upon eligibility).
• Tax deferred and Roth 403(b) retirement savings options.

Enjoy Exclusive Team Member Perks

• Save on YMCA programs, including swim lessons, personal training, camps, youth programs, and more.
• Complimentary before and after school child care for eligible Team Members (restrictions apply).
• Free youth sports and enrichment classes for your family, including ballet, martial arts, and more.
• Save Every Day Enjoy exclusive savings through PerkSpot, plus discounts on wireless services and Dell products.
• Access exclusive financial benefits through Rize Credit Union.

About the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles

At the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Every day, our Team Members help strengthen communities by creating spaces where children, teens, adults, and families experience belonging, discover their potential, and build meaningful connections. If you're looking for meaningful work where you can inspire the next generation through sports while making a lasting impact in your community, we'd love to welcome you to our team.