Part-Time High Performance Athletic Coach

The City of Coral Gables•City of Coral Gables, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The High-Performance Athletic Coach oversees, supervises, and coaches registered City of Coral Gables athletes of various ages, sports, and athletic performance levels. The HPAC will act as an agent/employee of the City of Coral Gables in such matters as relating to City and/or Youth Center athletic programs and facility regulations. The HPAC will work alongside Youth Center administrative staff to create the overall structure and development of the program. The HPAC will assist in the supervision of volunteer coaches and exercise considerable initiative and judgment under the Recreation Specialist. The HPAC will ensure all athletes are trained properly and placed within appropriate teams according to their abilities. The HPAC will be able to step in and assist with coaching other teams as needed.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18 years with High School diploma or equivalent.
Concussion Safety Certified.

Nice To Haves

First Aid & CPR/AED Certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in all programs and events, including but not limited to tryouts, evaluations, player clinics, coaches’ clinics, team/coach/club/administration meetings and post-season events and tournaments.
Communicate effectively with youth participants, adults and large groups in a professional setting.
Responds to public inquiries and customer concerns in a timely, professional, and customer-friendly manner.
Explains and enforces City and department rules and regulations.
Troubleshoots and resolves problems.
Work effectively with peers including but not limited to volunteer coaches, head coaches, assistant coaches, managers and trainers.
Create and uphold codes of conduct for coaches, players and parents alongside Youth Center administration.
Maintains order and discipline of players and spectators to ensure that all regulations and safety precautions are observed and followed.
Oversees any necessary maintenance, set-up or breakdown of the program or activity.
Ensures that the maintenance of each program or tournament site is of the highest standard in terms of cleanliness and safety.
Maintains inventory and oversees the inspection and preventative maintenance of athletic equipment to ensure safe operations and aesthetics.
Administers basic first aid as required and prepares and completes the required paperwork related to first aid.
Performs other related tasks as required.