Youth Track Coach/Supervisor

Pleasant Grove City•Pleasant Grove, UT

16h•$14 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Do you have Track & Field experience and want to introduce kids to the sport? This is the perfect job for you! We're looking for a Youth Track & Field Coach/ Supervisor to coach our rec track & field club. You will be in charge of structuring and leading practices for our participants (7-14 years old), directing the youth track aides, and attending all practices and meets. Weekly hours will vary between 3 to 7 hours per week. The track season will run from April 20th - the beginning of June (see the schedule below for dates and times).

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to organize and lead practices
Skills in communicating effectively with participants, parents and other staff
Ability to be enthusiastic, patient, and motivated to work with children 7-14 years old
Ability to teach basic track & field knowledge and rules
Youth Track Aides must have general knowledge of Track & Field skills and rules
Moderate physical activity. Ability to lift 15 to 50 pounds
Position requires outdoor work with some exposure to adverse weather conditions, walking, standing, lifting and other physical activity.
Work Saturdays

Nice To Haves

Prior Track experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Working under direct supervision of the Recreation Program Coordinator
Attending all scheduled practices, meets and arrive 30 minutes prior to practices and meets
Training and preparing youth participants (7-14 years old) in track and field events
Ability to work well with youth and adults
Overseeing staff assigned by league coordinator, i.e., Youth Track Aides
Supervising Track team, report team information to coordinator
Assisting coordinators with training of youth aides
Assisting with meetings, and any necessary league preparation
Assisting with all other related duties as assigned
Evening and Saturday hours
Setup/take down and clean-up of facilities after each practice or meet
Performs and assists with all other related duties as assigned