Recreation Leader/Coach

Job Title: Recreation Leader/Coach- Basketball Program
Department: Recreation
Reports to: Senior Recreation Leader/Recreation Coordinator

Pay Range: Pay begins at $16 per hour

Locations: Arden Middle School- 1640 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA, 95864

The Recreation Leader/Coach will be assigned a variable schedule that will typically require 4-6 hours per weekday between the hours of 3:30pm and 8:30pm, but schedules and hours will vary based on program enrollment. Position will start on Oct. 21st and end March 15th, 2025.

Job Summary: Responsible for the direct supervision of scheduled basketball games. Under the direction of the Senior Recreation Leader, supervises assigned games and assists with the planning, organizing, implementing, leading and monitoring of basketball game activities to provide quality recreational experiences for the children enrolled.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains a sincere interest in providing each team with a positive game experience.
  Assists with the planning, organizing, implementing, leading and monitoring of basketball program activities.
• Demonstrates a positive, courteous and enthusiastic attitude with the children and parents in day to day activities.
• Acts as a liaison between the parents, children, Program Lead and Recreation Coordinator.
  Attends staff meetings and training sessions.
• Assists in keeping the basketball gym neat and clean and all equipment and supplies in good order.
• Follows District policies and procedures.
• Follows safety procedures and renders first aid as required; responds to emergency situations as they arise and follows emergency procedures; assists
• Program Lead to ensure that accidents and incidents are promptly documented and reported.
• Actively encourage and live the District's mission.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Provide non-biased and fair direction to coaches, and act as a role model.
• Communicate, delegate, review, and follow-up on planned recreational activities
• Conduct regular safety checks of your area, and correct hazardous situations immediately
• Desire to work collaboratively on a team

Knowledge, Skill, and Experience:

Minimum Education required: High School Diploma or GED preferred. Experience in a children's day care program or recreational program or equivalent experience in a leadership and program planning role preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required: Knowledge of recreational activities appropriate for school-age children. Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, children, parents, and volunteers. Leadership and organizational skills. Ability to use independent judgment and take appropriate action to ensure the safety of basketball teams and staff. Ability to deal with emergencies and stressful situations.

Other requirements:

• All applicants must be fingerprinted or provide a valid work permit and pass pre-employment background check.
  Reliable transportation to and from work.

Physical Job Description:

• Typical Working Conditions: indoor recreational facilities; frequent public contact; heat and inclement weather. Schedule may vary.
• Equipment Used: Telephone, equipment cart, and sports equipment.
• Essential Physical Tasks: Frequently participates in strenuous physical activities, such as running, walking, sitting and observing sports and other related activities, in indoor locations.
• Frequent monitoring of basketball teams requiring the ability to detect and respond to emergency situations and provide CPR or First Aid as required. Must lift or carry mid-sized scoreboards.
• Must push or pull the equipment cart.

Physical Demands: Frequently required to lift or carry up to 10 pounds. Occasionally required to lift or carry up to 30 pounds. Frequently required to push or pull up to 30 pounds. Frequently required to walk, run, stand for long periods of time, reach, kneel, squat, sit, and bend while monitoring basketball games. Hearing and speech adequate to communicate in person and over the phone. Vision adequate to monitor games and read the fine print. Manual dexterity to grasp and hold objects, use fine manipulation, write, and operate the telephone.