Summer Camp Sports Program - Boys & Girls Cross Country
About The Position
The Utica City School District is seeking qualified candidates for its Summer Sports Camps (Boys & Girls Cross Country). This Youth Sports Summer Program is a strategic investment in student wellness, safety, equity, and achievement. The program aims to keep youth active and safe during the summer, supporting the district's mission to educate the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. It is designed for Utica City School District students in grades 4-12 and will run during July and August 2026 with exact daytime hours to be determined. The program features a diverse range of sports including Basketball, Football, Baseball, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field, Lacrosse, Tennis, Cheerleading, Wrestling, Golf, Cross Country, Soccer, and Volleyball. This program addresses distinct challenges faced by urban communities, such as limited access to safe recreational outlets, increased youth vulnerability, and a lack of structured summer programs. It promotes health and fitness through varied sports options, offers a safe and structured summer alternative, builds critical life skills and character, encourages academic and career exploration, increases equity and opportunity by offering less traditionally accessible sports like lacrosse, and strengthens community and family ties through events and partnerships.
Requirements
- NYS Coaching Certification
- Interscholastic Coaching experience in Cross Country
- CPR/FA for coaches or responding to emergencies/AED Certification
- Concussion Management Certification
- Fingerprint Clearance
Responsibilities
- Coach Boys & Girls Cross Country during the summer sports program.
- Ensure student wellness, safety, and engagement.
- Support the district's mission to educate the whole child.
- Keep youth active and safe during the summer months.
- Foster development outside the classroom through sports.
- Promote health and fitness.
- Provide a safe and structured summer alternative.
- Instill life skills such as teamwork, leadership, discipline, responsibility, perseverance, and resilience.
- Integrate academic components tied to sports.
- Increase equity and opportunity for students.
- Strengthen community and family ties through program events.
Benefits
- Pay rate of $40/hour
- Not to exceed 20 hours per week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
