Sports Coach - AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk

The Sports Facilities Companies•Overland Park, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Overland Park, Kansas. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth. AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk is managed by Sports Facilities Management, LLC (SFM), a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) Organization. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun. SFC was awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

Requirements

At least 2 years of appropriate coaching/teaching sport in youth programs for athletes of various aptitudes
Proven experience as a coach or in a related role, with a strong background in the specific ice sport (hockey, figure skating, speed skating, etc.)
Ability to demonstrate and participate in on-ice activities
Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills
Must be a team player
Must have excellent communication skills
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, predominately after-school and weekends
Must possess current CPR/FIRST AID certifications, or willingness to obtain within a specified period

Nice To Haves

Coaching licenses (or active pursuit of)
Familiarity with contemporary coaching methodology
Neat in appearance and professional in manner and communication
Inspiring confidence and self-belief

Responsibilities

Lead the facility's youth (and some adult) sports offerings, including, but not limited to: Leagues, Developmental Classes (ages 3-8), After-School/Home School programs, Clinics, Camps, Private/Semi-Private Trainings, Sports Performance Sessions, and Birthday Parties.
Coach and develop athletes in various ice sports, such as hockey, figure skating, or speed skating.
Design and implement training programs.
Provide instruction and feedback.
Foster a positive and competitive environment for athletes.
Teach relevant skills, tactics, and techniques to a wide range of athletes, individuals and group.
Conduct on-ice and off-ice training sessions, focusing on technical skills, tactics, and physical conditioning.
Teach fundamental and advanced techniques in the specific ice sport.
Monitor, evaluate, and enhance athlete performance and needs.
Provide suitable feedback via positivity, encouragement, example, and motivation.
Demonstrate an activity clearly by breaking down the task or technique into a sequence.
Be friendly and courteous with athletes, parents, and team members.
Identify athlete strengths and areas for development.
Ensure a safe environment for all athletes.
Implement the curriculum in an accurate, creative, positive, and efficient fashion.