Lead Sports Coach

Title: Lead Sports Coach / Youth Development Professional 

Education Level: H.S. Diploma, College degree / Coaching Experience preferred

Position: Part Time

Hourly Rate: $21 per hour

Reports to: Enrichment Curriculum Manager  

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, additional hours as required to meet job requirements 

Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading our sports program at working with middle school youth during our after school enrichment program hours. In collaboration with the athletic director and athletic coordinator, the Lead Sports Coach will coach a variety of sports to include but not limited to Soccer, Basketball, and football. The Lead Sports Coach will also support the athletic team with all Athletics related programs, such as Triple Play, Psychomotor and other fitness and sports competition programs for youth between the ages of 5 and 18. The Lead Coach will also support the school site Unit Director. Duties also include assisting with homework assignments and personal education development of enrolled members. Direct supervision of club members to ensure safety.

Responsibilities Overview

• Implements social recreation, fitness, and sports programs and activities.
• Leads coaching for our Luther Sports Program.
• Assists in Coaching HerHoops Program.
• Conducts organized and structured group activities for children age 5-18. 
• Conducts National Boys & Girls Club programming (i.e. Triple Play, All Stars, etc.)
• Assist with day camp sports and recreation programs/ field trips
• Supports sports programming at assigned school sites 
• Provide supervision and guidance in assigned program areas. 
• Ensure program areas are clean and organized.
• Encourage a positive environment for children to learn, interact, and grow.
• Ensure the health and safety of members.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and training sessions.
• Duties, tasks, and responsibilities as deemed necessary by administration or supervisor.

Job Requirements 

• Working knowledge of social, physical recreational, fitness, and athletic programming.
• Must have a passion for serving and positively inspiring youth.
• Minimum of one year of youth development experience in a school, childcare or after-school program setting.  
• Proven track record of successfully supervising and running various social recreation, fitness, and athletic activities for youth, age 5-18.
• The ability to accommodate various learning styles and levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Must be a team player.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities and groups
• The ability to be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Demonstrate strong communications skills, both verbal and written