Sports And Recreation Lead (Part-Time) -SC/ Kroc San Diego Center-13-004

Salvation Army Careers • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Sports & Recreation Manager’s leadership, the Sports and Recreation Lead will support the youth sports leagues at the Kroc Center. They will serve as the head coach for Sports & Recreation sessions, will ensure the safety and well-being of players while they are in our care, will assist the Sports and Recreation manager, and ensure prompt and courteous customer service.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience playing/ coaching at least one of the following sports: basketball, soccer, football, volleyball.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Must have a philosophy of education, child, and player development that is consistent with that of the Salvation Army Kroc Center.
• Must have the ability to work with children, parents, and staff in a capacity of leadership, counseling, and education including but not limited to: ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children of all ages; ability to use appropriate positive discipline consistently; ability to handle security and crisis situations calmly; ability to provide constant and continual supervision; ability to engage and maintain a child's interest in activities; ability to present oneself in a professional manner; ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in relation to information and

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment inventory for each sport, ensuring all items are safe and clean for use.
• Support the Sports & Recreation Manager with development and implementation of practice plans, game schedule and We Are Second Character Curriculum.
• Serve as Head Coach for designated sports, be available to communicate with parents before/ after practice, ensure all other coaches are ready to cooperatively lead practice, and guide his/ her own team during practice.
• Ensure each practice is properly set up; equipment is cleaned after the conclusion.
• Ensure all safety guidelines are followed, both physical safety and PTM, handling concerns and incidents according to training and with the completion of any and all necessary reporting and forms.
• Supervise and evaluate Sports staff members.
• Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures, including but not limited to confidentiality, child safety, cash handling, liability waivers, records retention, reporting and statistics.
• Other duties as assigned by Sports & Recreation Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED