Youth Basketball Clinic Instructor

Why Your Role Matters 

Embark on an exciting journey as a Sports Clinic Instructor at the Greater Austin YMCA, where you'll dive into a world of adventure and fun! Our youth Sports Clinics provide an enriching and nurturing environment for athletes between the ages of 4-14 years. Clinics are conducted weekly and are session-based (4 classes typically each session). The curriculum is based on learning sound fundamentals through demonstration, drills, physical conditioning, and games. You'll create positive connections, prioritize safety, and bring our mission of community well-being to life.  

How You Make an Impact    

• Foster positive relationships with each student, actively engaging to promote their overall development and well-being. 
• Prioritize the safety and well-being of children, adhering to policies and procedures, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. 
• Maintain open and effective communication with parents of participating students, addressing any concerns or inquiries as needed. 
• Keep accurate records to track student attendance in clinic sessions. 
• Conduct warm-up sessions as assigned by the supervisor, ensuring that students are properly prepared for clinic activities. 
• Be prepared to administer first aid as needed and complete the required incident and accident paperwork. 
• Assist the facility supervisor in setting up and taking down courts or play areas as required. 
• Promote the YMCA's character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and role in the community. 
• Lead by example the Y’s mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.  
• Become an Ambassador of the Y’s work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.  
• Complete other duties as assigned.   

What You Bring to the Y    

• Minimum 16 years of age or older, 
• Experience in being part of a sports team or passion for teaching sports.  
• Instructor experience preferred. 
• First Aid/CPR certifications (must be obtained within 30 days of employment). 
• Growth Mindset: Learn and improve to better serve members and the mission. 
• Team Player: Work collaboratively with others and support a positive team environment. 
• Communicates Effectively: Listen actively and communicate clearly with members and peers. 
• Customer Focused: Anticipates needs and ensures quality, member-centered service. 
• Fosters Belonging: Ensure everyone feels welcomed, respected, and included. 

Physical Requirements:  

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Work Location

1000 West Rundberg Lane, Austin, Texas 78758, United States

About Us

The Greater Austin YMCA is a dynamic force elevating quality of life in Greater Austin by boldly expanding access for all children, adults, families and seniors in our rapidly growing community. For nearly 75 years, the Greater Austin YMCA has evolved to address each community's greatest needs, touching every phase of life and nurturing happier, healthier people, a stronger community and a better world.

We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality programs that keep our community strong. As a proud 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we provide financial assistance to expand access so community members can learn, grow, and thrive through our early learning academies, fitness and wellness centers, youth programs, workforce development, adult programming, mental health counseling, and more.

Each year, the Y serves nearly 140,000 people across Travis and Hays counties through seven fitness and wellness centers, more than 55 licensed campuses in four school districts, two YMCA Tomorrow Academy™ locations, and Camp Moody, our outdoor Adventure camp.

Globally, the YMCA is one of the oldest and largest youth-serving organizations in the world, united by our commitment to a better future -- for all.

Additional Information:

The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We Take Care of Our People

• Benefit from a free household YMCA membership, enriching both your life and the lives of others.
• Access retirement planning options to secure your future.
• Enhance your skills through participation in learning and development workshops.
• Exclusive cell phone plan discounts for AT&T and T-Mobile/Sprint users.
• Discounts on programs and services to make your YMCA experience even more rewarding.

Pay Range

$16.00-$22.00 per hour, DOE