Youth Sports Head Coach (Recreation Instructor)

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

1d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The City and County of Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation offers Youth Sports programming for kids ages 3 - 17 years. Our team of devoted Coaches enrich the lives of youth through engagement of sports, learning the fundamentals of numerous sports including baseball, basketball, coach pitch, T-ball, softball, flag football, gymnastics, tumbling, cheerleading, volleyball, soccer, and track and field. The winter season is just around the corner, and we are looking for enthusiastic coaches to join our team! As a Youth Sports Head Coach (Recreation Instructor), you will serve as a role model for youth in a sports program focused on sportsmanship, fun, skill development and character development. You will develop fun and creative practice plans for youth ages 3 - 17 years. You will be accountable and prepared for all practices and games including equipment management, conflict resolution, and parent communication. You will provide and maintain a safe environment for all participants. You will enforce program rules, department policies, and provide conflict resolution and behavior management when necessary. You will facilitate on-field/on-court officiating and instruction as necessary. You will attend all mandatory trainings and workshops.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
One (1) year of experience in assisting in the operation and instruction of organized recreation activities
Current CPR/First Aid certification (required within six (6) months of date of hire)
Experience as a Head Coach or a minimum of two seasons as an Assistant Coach
Experience instructing or coaching flag football, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, or tennis
Experience coaching, instructing, or teaching youth
Commitment to the full duration of their respective season (e.g., Winter season runs December to March)
Valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Serve as a role model for youth in a sports program focused on sportsmanship, fun, skill development and character development.
Develop fun and creative practice plans for youth ages 3 - 17 years.
Be accountable and prepared for all practices and games including equipment management, conflict resolution, and parent communication.
Provide and maintain a safe environment for all participants.
Enforce program rules, department policies, and provide conflict resolution and behavior management when necessary.
Facilitate on-field/on-court officiating and instruction as necessary.
Attend all mandatory trainings and workshops.