Youth Sports Coach - Cara Track (Pt)

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of sports staff, this position is responsible for the administration, supervision and instruction of various youth sports programs for the Parks and Recreation Department. Responsible for supervision of meet/practice details as well as supervision of all other coaches, volunteers, participants and crowds.

The Youth Sports Coach acts as a liaison between the program and the full time sports staff as well as site supervisors and other organization's coaches. This position serves as a role model and an effective communicator across multiple groups - children, adults, parents, co-workers and supervisors.

This posting is specifically for coaching CARA Track.

Examples of Essential Duties

Instruct youth under the age of 18 in the fundamental skills of the sport for which they are hired (i.e. Softball, Track and Field).

Create a positive learning environment where the children learn sportsmanship, fundamental skills, teamwork, and responsibility.

Responsible for planning, monitoring, and evaluating age-appropriate drills, training and activities for participants.

Maintain program quality by providing a fun, safe and recreational environment.

Develop and implement a schedule and practice plan for every practice.

Supervise program and participants at all times.

Provide positive reinforcement to program participants and lead activities in a positive and enthusiastic manner.

Remain attentive and involved throughout all practices, meets, events and interactions. Meets and events may be held in Parker and throughout the Denver Metro Area.

Coordinate practice set-up and clean-up.

Act as a liaison between participants, parents, the Town of Parker and when appropriate the Colorado Association of Recreational Athletics (CARA) or Colorado Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA).

Collect and verify roster and participant contact information, as needed.

Communicate necessary information to program participants.

Plan and conduct a parent meeting for prior to the season starting.

For CARA or CPRA coaches, attend Coaches meetings for CARA programs and communicate with meet directors and event hosts as needed.

Supervise and direct Assistant Coaches throughout each season to ensure efficiency.

Supervise and direct volunteers, particularly when required to provide volunteers at CARA Track meets.

Transport necessary program equipment to games, meets and practices. Inventory equipment before and after each season.

Provide proper first aid when injuries occur. Notify the Sports Coordinator(s) when the first aid kit needs replenished.

Fill out and turn in an Incident Report to the Sports Coordinator(s) the day after any injury occurs that requires more than simple first aid. Call 911 for any severe injury.

Report to the Sports Coordinator(s) throughout season to ensure program quality is maintained.

Maintain conditions of each sport facility utilized throughout the season, including Town owned facilities and rented facilities.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

Performs related duties as needed and as assigned by the Sports Coordinator or Sports Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be 18 years of age or older. Must have technical knowledge of the sport in which the coach is hired.

Previous coaching experience or certification is preferred.

CPR, First Aid and AED certification required within ninety (90) days of hire.

Concussion recognition training is required within ninety (90) days of hire and must be renewed annually.

A combination of education and experience to provide the following knowledge, skills and abilities.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Basic knowledge of the rules of the sport in which the coach is hired. Ability to learn, understand and enforce understanding of the Town of Parker's adapted rules and regulations or CARA rules as applicable.

Ability to work with youth under the age of 18.

Evenings and weekends are required.

Ability to demonstrate techniques of individual sports.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, various community organizations, and the general public.

Ability to accept criticism.

Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public and to handle stressful situations.

Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions, and the ability to issue clear concise verbal and/or written instructions to subordinates and other employees and report operations both verbally or in written form to superiors.

Ability to deal effectively with emergency situations.

Ability to be flexible in work schedule.

Ability to follow supervisor's instructions.

Ability to spend 8 consecutive hours outside.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Various sports equipment, scoreboards, whistles, personal automobile, telephones.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, lift up to 10 pounds, push, pull, reach, use manual dexterity, drive, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions. Periodically, the employee will be required to lift 10-25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift more than 25 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal vision to perform routine observation, reading and writing; moderate vision to operate equipment such as calculators, typewriters, and/or word processors; close vision for reading detailed charts or computer printouts; depth perception required for operating vehicles or equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND GENERAL INFORMATION:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed, and are in no way construed or perceived to be exhaustive. The omission of a specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Additional Information

Part-time and Seasonal Town of Parker employees have limited access to benefits which include: employee assistance program (EAP), one (1) hour of sick time accrued for every thirty (30) hours worked, and employee plus one (1) other member in your household a membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Fieldhouse. The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Please contact jobs@parkerco.gov with questions regarding this position. Applicants must have the ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check.

This posting is specifically for coaching CARA Track.

Hiring Pay Range is: $19.68/hr. - $24.20/hr.

Full Pay Range is: $19.10/hr. - $24.20/hr.

As a part-time Town of Parker employee, you have limited access to benefits which include: employee assistance program (EAP), one (1) hour of sick time accrued for every thirty (30) hours worked, and employee plus one (1) other member in your household a membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Fieldhouse.

01

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes

• No

02

Concussion recognition training is required within 90 days of hire and renewed annually. Do you agree with this requirement?

• Yes

• No

03

Do you have technical knowledge of Track?

• Yes

• No

04

Typical work schedule for CARA Track is weekday evenings and Saturday's. Can you work this schedule?

• Yes

• No

05

Previous Track coaching experience and certifications are preferred. What experience and/or certifications, if any, do you hold that are related to coaching Track?

06

Do you have current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Agency The Town of Parker

Address 20120 E Mainstreet

Parker, Colorado, 80138

Phone 303-805-3329

Website http://www.parkeronline.org