What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Ice Hockey Coach - Temporary position at Pierce County, WA?
Salary : $35.00 Hourly
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type : Extra Hire
Job Number : 25-00024
Department : Parks and Recreation Services
Division : Parks-Recreation Services
Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 4 / 2025 12 : 00 AM Pacific
Description
Hours vary, typically 2 - 6 hours per week, evening and / or weekends.
This temporary (extra-hire) position is not eligible for County benefits.
Position Summary
Why It's a Great Opportunity :
Are you someone who loves the sport of hockey and wants to support the next generation in learning and loving the sport as well?
Then this position may be for you! We are looking for someone who will teach Ice Skating and Hockey to youth, ages 4-17. The ideal candidate is someone with a proven track record of coaching youth hockey and who has their USA Hockey Level 1 Certification. You must also be a current member of USA Hockey. It is preferred that you have an AA, AAA, Junior, College or Pro Playing Background.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Instruct Ice Skating and Hockey Basics in a USA Hockey Learn to Play Format
- Maintain a safe, clean, and family-friendly environment
- Assist customers in the event of an injury
- Performs other related job functions as assigned
MUST BE ABLE TO :
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications :
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Supplemental Information
To be considered for this opportunity please :
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education / experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place you're proud to call home?
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Our benefits : Sick Leave
Extra hires are eligible to receive sick leave in accordance with the WA State Minimum Wage Act. Extra hires are not eligible for other County benefits.
Social Security
All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Pro-tem Judges in District Court, Pro-tem Superior Court Commissioners, Extra Hires with Retirement, and Work Study Students with Retirement are eligible for Retirement and Deferred Compensation and Social Security.
Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment may be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the web site.
Please describe your experience in coaching youth hockey.
Do you have basic ice-skating skills
Do you have the USA Hockey Level 1 Certification?
Are you a member of USA Hockey?
Are you willing to work weekends, holidays or other irregular hours?
Required Question
Salary : $35
