Learn to Play Instructor

**Date**:4 Mar 2025

**Location**: Ryde, AU

**Company**:YMCA NSW
- **Do you have a passion for teaching and love working with young kids?**:

- **Come with knowledge around sports**:

- **Should be available to work the occasional weekdays to fill in during weekdays on school term**

Only for people who are 16 years and above

We are looking for learn to play basketball coaches at the Ryde Community Sports Centre to assist with our school holiday programs so they have to have availability from 9am - 6pm on weekdays during the school holidays. They will join a small team of enthusiastic sport fanatics who have a true energy for success and eagerness to support the local community.

**About the role**

The Ryde Community Sports Centre is a 2-court indoor sports stadium and our staff prides themselves in delivering quality sports programs in Basketball, Netball, Futsal and Outdoor Soccer in the warmer months As a Learn to Play Instructor, you will be responsible for leading engaging and age-appropriate basketball lessons for young children, focusing on basic skills, sportsmanship, and fun.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Leading basketball classes for children, ages 5-16, in a safe, encouraging, and fun environment
- Ensuring the smooth operation of each class and maintaining a positive atmosphere
- Providing instruction in basketball fundamentals, teamwork, and fitness Building strong relationships with children, parents, and the community

**About You**

You are passionate about working with children and sports, and you thrive in a positive, energetic setting. You’re not just an instructor - you’re a mentor, someone who inspires kids to build confidence through sports. Help inspire the next generation of basketball players while fostering a positive, supportive environment for our community’s youth.

As a Learn to Play Basketball Instructor, you'll be the first point of contact for young learners and their families, guiding them through fun, skill-building sessions that promote teamwork, coordination, and a love for the game.

**You will also come with the following**
- Current CPR and First aid certificate
- Basketball coaching experience (desirable but not necessary)
- Passion for coaching kids and seeing them exceed

**Recreation**

Our Recreation Team is a close-knit community of energetic people-people, with a passion for staying active and helping others. From our Duty Managers and Customer Service Officers, to our Instructors and Coordinators, the team are responsible for transforming our 18 Recreation Centres into warm, inclusive and safe spaces - providing access to health, fitness and recreation opportunities for those who need it most. As part of The Y family, you’ll be responsible for the care and wellbeing of vulnerable and underprivileged young people, always acting with integrity and respect to provide fun and meaningful experiences, safely. We’ll reward you with perks like flexible hours and free facility membership, and support you to build valuable people, leadership and life skills - all while you make a difference to your community.

**Who What Y?**

The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact and empowering young people. We operate 18 recreation centres, 47 out-of-school-hours care services, and two camping locations which employ 1,500 staff across NSW - and fund our diverse range of enriching community programs.

We believe in building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities and cultures, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, to apply.

**Commitment to Safeguarding