Instructor CY Programs Sports

Be the Spark! Join our passionate team and help us to achieve great things in our community!

The Instructor Children and Youth Programs - Sports delivers YMCA-based sports programming that supports the development, engagement, and success of children and youth participants. The role applies established curriculum and resources to create inclusive, safe, and effective learning environments while adapting programming to meet participant needs. Through coaching, instruction, and relationship-building, the position contributes to positive participant experiences and the overall quality of youth programs.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and implement sequential weekly lesson plans.
• Recognize participant learning styles and adapt course delivery methods accordingly.
• Deliver course content and evaluate participants according to established YMCA criteria.
• Coach and develop participants to support their achievement of program goals.
• Communicate children’s progress verbally and in writing to parents and the Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date weekly progress sheets and participant records.
• Assist and encourage program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at the location, in collaboration with individual program members, program volunteers, and YMCA program staff.
• Participate actively in scheduled programs, meetings, and special events.
• Take attendance and ensure participants are signed into and out of the program.
• Set up and take down recreational, program, and other equipment as required; inspect equipment to ensure it is safe and in good repair, report malfunctions immediately, and remove damaged equipment from circulation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You bring:

• Diploma or degree in field related to working with children or youth or equivalent experience.
• Completion of NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills, NCCP Planning a Practice, NCCP Design a Basic Sport Program, and NCCP Making Headway training is required.
• Current certification in Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C and AED, is an asset.
• Minimum 1 year of previous experience instructing children and youth in one or more of the following sports: Basketball, Soccer, and Volleyball.
• Good theoretical and practical knowledge of various stages of child and youth development through previous related experience and continuing professional development.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in working with children and youth.
• Ability to encourage and motivate members and volunteers and acknowledge and appreciate their achievements and contributions.
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with members, staff, and volunteers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Flexibility regarding assigned work schedules, including weekday afternoons, evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging.

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
• A commitment to uphold strong, safeguarding practises that protect the safety, well-being, inclusion of children and youth
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2025–2030 strategic plan, Greater Together, which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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