Soccer Sports & Recreation Leader

Job Title: Soccer Sports & Recreation Leader

Description: The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg is currently seeking Soccer Sports & Recreation Leaders with a strong interest in soccer and a basic understanding of the rules of the game. This role is responsible for refereeing and teaching the fundamentals of soccer to children ages 5 and up, with additional support in other sports such as volleyball as needed.

This position helps create an environment where participants build self-esteem, develop athletic skills, and gain valuable life lessons rooted in the core values of the YMCA. Safety is the highest priority, along with providing personalized attention, support, and motivation for all participants.

Responsibilities:

• Sets up and breaks down program areas, ensuring all spaces are safe, clean, and ready for soccer programming
• Leads, referees, and supports soccer practices, drills, and games for youth participants
• Supports officials, staff, and coaches during soccer sessions, practices, and games
• Responds to and properly documents incidents, member/guest concerns, injuries, etc.
• Supports the Association Director of Sports with soccer season kick-offs, end-of-season activities, and branch events such as Healthy Kids Day and Family Fun Days
• Distributes and collects program surveys and marketing materials to help increase soccer program registration
• Implements first aid and safety procedures according to YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg policies
• Promotes and supports the recruitment, training, and recognition of volunteers

Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 16
• Strong interest in soccer; basic knowledge of rules required (playing or coaching experience preferred)
• Experience working with youth and young children preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills required
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic backgrounds
• Coaching or experience delivering organized youth sports programs preferred
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required within the first 90 days of employment
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds
• Able to pass a 10-panel drug screen
• Clear a Level 2 background check*

Job Locations (must be flexible to work between all three YMCA branches):

• Jim & Heather Gills YMCA - 3200 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
• Bardmoor YMCA - 8495 Bryan Dairy Rd, Largo, FL 33777
• Speer YMCA - 495 62nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Pay & Perks: Part-time, $14.25 per hour. Flexible schedule includes evenings and Saturdays. Opportunity to work across multiple programs and assist with special events such as Family Fun Events, Healthy Kids Day, Boo Bash, and more. Free YMCA membership for self and discount for household family members.

• Level 2 background clearance through DCF (Florida) required. More information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com