What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Sports Coaches & Directors position at Skyhawks Sports Academy?
Job description
Skyhawks is actively hiring Youth Sports Coaches & Directors in our Wenatchee area. If you have a passion for sports and want to have a positive impact on local youth, then this is the role for you! These coaching roles can be part time or full time and we can work around your school or other work schedules to customize a working situation that best fits what you’re looking for. If this is something you’re interested in, then make sure you apply on our website by visiting https://www.skyhawks.com/staff/application/!
Benefits/Perks
- Entry-level Program Coach roles available
- Program Director roles available to those looking to grow as leaders
- Work with kids in sports - The best job you will ever have!
- Varied work locations throughout your community
- Flexible work schedule
- Summer Camp Season - Get weekends off!
- Winter/Spring/Fall Seasons - We work around your school or other work schedule!
- Free First Aid/CPR/AED certification and Positive Coaching Alliance certification
- Paid training
Job Responsibilities
As a Program Coach, you will:
- Be a great communicator and work closely with your Program Director and fellow coaches
- Assist with program planning and implementation
- Help setup equipment and prepare participant giveaways
- Lead instruction with a group of participants throughout the entirety of the program
As a Program Director, you will also:
- Lead program planning and implementation efforts using Skyhawks curriculum
- Both transport and prepare equipment and participant giveaways with the help of staff
- Head up the sign-in and parent welcome procedure along with implementing safety protocols
- Lead your own participant group while managing program quality and coach development
- Be a “Free Director” at larger programs roaming and supporting all participant groups
- Manage roster and turn in completed, accurate roster paperwork at the end of each program
- Be one of our leaders in the field who sets the tone for all coaches
Work Schedule
- Summer Camp Season - You are assigned to one or more camp formats per week that typically take place Monday through Friday 9am-12pm, 1-4pm or 9am-3pm
- Fall/Winter/Spring/ Seasons - You will be assigned to multiple classes that take place during afternoons, evenings and weekends typically once per week over four to eight weeks
Qualifications
- A high-energy, enthusiastic demeanor
- Multi-sport background preferred
- Experience with kids ages 2-14 preferred
- Flexible and adaptable
- Responsible and committed to following through on assignments
- Some experience working with kids (not required)
- Some experience coaching youth sports (not required)
- Some supervisory experience (not required)
- Desire to build experience developing youth and/or teaching sports
- A passion for and interest in developing leadership skills
Company Overview
With over 40 years of offering skill-based sports opportunities for children, Skyhawks is best known for beginner to intermediate instruction that helps build confidence in young players preparing them for their next step in sports. We offer:
Skyhawks skill-based offerings that include 12 different sports across various camp and class formats for ages 4 to 14
SuperTots classes that offer children ages 2 to 5 game-based development opportunities across 7 different sports
STEM Sports, a one-of-a-kind program that blends the science of sports with traditional skill-based instruction
Our mission is to teach life skills through sports and we operate in hundreds of communities across nearly 30 states, providing quality sports instruction to thousands of children every year.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a Driver's License and Vehicle?
- How many years of experience do you have coaching or working with kids?
- We are looking for a Summer Coach who is available to work Monday-Friday from 8:30am-3:30pm. Would you be available to work with this schedule?
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $18 - $20
