Recreation Coach

Job Description

Salary: $1000 Stipend

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, the Recreation Coach will organize, conduct, participate, and supervise a variety of recreation activities as assigned. The Recreation Coach will be asked to collaborate with other FORPD Staff, San Juan Unified School District Staff, contractors, vendors, and others to provide an enriching and safe environment for youth. This is a seasonal position.

Work will be performed both inside and outside at district public parks, and/or on San Juan Unified School District sites. The main program component is coaching the teams, but it may also include officiating the meets or working the meets as needed. Program, practice, and game times vary, but employees are expected to regularly work evenings and weekends.

Hours: Approximately 4-20 hours per month (varies depending on season)

Essential Functions:

Coach, teach, motivate, and lead kids throughout each program.

Deliver curriculum in a safe, high-energy, structured, and quality manner.

Stay connected and current with information from supervisors.

Engage and get to know the participants and engage them in fun sports activities.

Safety - Care for the participant's safety. Make sure that all activities are performed in a safe manner.

Perform tasks as requested by the Supervisor.

Work as a team with the other coaches and directors.

Knowledge, Skill and Experience:

Desire to work with children and adolescents ages 7-14 (ranges vary based on program).

Demonstrated maturity, good judgment, and friendliness.

Ability to stand and actively move for 3-6 hours at a time.

Willingness to work in varying temperatures and weather, including extreme heat or rain.

Ability to push, pull and/or lift, up to 50lbs.

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with coworkers of varying ages, and experience levels.

Ability to pass a background check with the Department of Justice.

Willingness to become CPR/First-Aid Certified.

Valid identification and reliable method of transportation.

Organize, conduct and supervise practices and games for various sports including but not limited to: Soccer, Volleyball, Flag Football, Basketball, and Track and Field.

Instruct, teach and motivate participants to learn and use rules and fundamentals, sportsmanship, team play etc.

Valid identification and reliable method of transportation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of coaching and officiating techniques and methods.

Knowledge of the basic rules, fundamentals, and skills of various sports.

Demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral, as it relates to coworkers, staff, participants, parents, and patrons.

Demonstrated organization and time management skills.

Any paid experience supervising or leading others 1 or more years of experience in a recreational setting as a coach, scorekeeper, camp counselor, or another recreational role.

One or more years of experience working with children and/or adolescents.

Any college-level coursework in recreation or related field.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must possess and maintain a valid California class C driver’s license, proof of personal vehicle insurance and a satisfactory driving record are required. American Red Cross certification (varies by program, First Aid and CPR certifications required). At the option of the appointing authority persons hired into this class may be required to either possess at entry or obtain within specified time limits designated licenses, certifications or specialized education and training relevant to the area of assignment.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

When a recruitment opens for this position, an applicant must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached, but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. FORPD reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

Initial Selection Review:

The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process. FORPD reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high, the review process may include a secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary, applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.

Testing:

Testing for this position or any other position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, assessment center, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodation:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact the assigned recruiter upon opening of a recruitment.

Withdrawing from Recruitment Process:

Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from a recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to the assigned recruiter requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.

Questions:

All questions regarding this position should be directed to the assigned recruiter upon opening of a future recruitment. NOTE: The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

INTERVIEWS: If selected, interviews will be scheduled through human resources. Candidates must be available to interview between the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm.

ASSIGNED RECRUITER:

Jennifer Larkin

Administrative Services Coordinator/Human Resources