Youth Sports - Volleyball Coaches & Officials (Rec Leader)

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GET PAID TO PLAY! Chico Area Recreation & Park District is accepting applications for staff for our fall 2024 season of volleyball programming. We are actively recruiting volleyball officials and coaches.

WHAT: CARD is looking for energetic, passionate, and kind people to staff our upcoming fall 2024 volleyball programs. Staff is responsible for making sure all players/coaches/spectators are gaining a "love of the game" in a positive, safe, and age-appropriate environment while following the expectations and goals of the CARD Youth Sports Department.

CARD YOUTH SPORTS MISSION: Every participant, player, parent, coach, official, and staff are considered to be part of the CARD Youth Sports team. The golden rule of the Youth Sports team is to remember that we are here for the kids (they are kids first and players second!). We want to make every child in our program a better athlete and, more importantly, a better person through the life skills youth sports can provide. We strive to achieve the following goals with every single child in our Youth Sports program and leagues:

• Promote respect, citizenship, and sportsmanship

• Teach the fundamentals of sports, with the progression of skills, drills, and gameplay throughout the season/program.

• Ensure all players know that they are safe, they matter, they are supported, and they are connected to the team- regardless of any difference, they may have.

• Give all players the benefits and life skills that Youth Sports provide.

• Give all players a LOVE OF THE GAME that will spark an interest that will last a lifetime.

We are constantly looking for ways to improve, learn from our mistakes, and provide the best possible programming for the youth of our community. We are passionate about Youth Sports and how they can positively impact a child's life. We are passionate about the "bigger picture" of what makes Youth Sports great.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• The ideal candidate will be able to provide a fun and positive recreational sports experience encompassing a "Love of the Game" philosophy.

• Having 5+ years of coaching, officiating, and/or playing volleyball experience is preferred.

• Having a basic knowledge of the sports is important, but the ability to coach children in an age-appropriate manner that enables program participants to learn and improve skills, while fostering positive self-esteem, and promoting sportsmanship is our priority

• Have passion and experience in working with youth

• Have the ability and personality to uphold high program expectations, to ensure each session is run safely with passion, energy, and enthusiasm.

• Ensuring the safety of all participants.

• Organizational skills to effectively email and communicate with players, parents, co-workers, Coordinator, and Supervisor.

• Priority is given to applicants that have 5+ years of coaching, officiating, and/or playing volleyball.

EMPLOYMENT DATES & TIMES: Fall 2024.

TIMES: Practices will vary, based on the staff's schedule, starting the week of 9/2. Games will be on Fridays, starting 9/13 between 4-9p. Practices will be based on employees' availability, typically ranging between 4-8p. Each team will have one practice and one game a week.

MANDATORY TRAINING: All staff must complete a background check, a virtual New Hire Orientation (through Human Resources), a Youth Sports Orientation, and on-site training. On-site training will take place one to two weeks before the season starts.

ALL COMMUNICATION REGARDING THIS POSITION WILL BE DONE VIA EMAIL FROM AN @CHICOREC.GOV EMAIL ADDRESS.

QUESTIONS? Email CARD Youth Sports Supervisor, Erin Gonzales at egonzales@chicorec.gov.

Priority will be given to applicants with at least 5 years playing, officiating or coaching volleyball experience.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old to coach.

Applicants must be at least 16 years old to officiate.