Youth Boxing Instructor
2 weeks ago
Job Location
Southlake YMCA - Crown Point, IN
Position Type
Part Time
Description
Crossroads YMCA is committed to empowering young athletes through fitness, discipline, and mentorship. We believe boxing is more than a sport - it's a way to build confidence, resilience, and community. We're looking for a passionate and reliable Youth Boxing Instructor to join our team.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead engaging boxing classes for youth ages 10-14
- Teach proper boxing fundamentals (stance, footwork, punches, defense) with a focus on safety.
- Develop age-appropriate training programs that build skill, fitness, and discipline.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging training environment.
- Supervise and ensure the safety of all participants during training.
- Serve as a mentor and role model, instilling values of respect, teamwork, and perseverance.
- Prior experience in boxing (competitive background a plus but not required).
- Previous coaching or teaching experience, especially with youth, strongly preferred.
- Strong communication, leadership, and motivational skills.
- CPR/First Aid certification (completed in the first 30 days).
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid and New Employee Orientation.
- Must obtain Parisi Speed School certification within designated timeframe and maintain it every two years.
- High School or College Athlete preferred as experience with skills and abilities for performance.
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends, as most participants are grade school students.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents
- Must have a passion for learning, working with youth/families, and sports in general.
- Desire and ability to work with people of all ages and backgrounds
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
The National YMCA Mission:
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other persons point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
- Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
- Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
- Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.
- Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
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