Sports Coaches

Job Summary

Responsible for coaching male and/or female athletes between the ages of 4 and 15 years. Acts as a role model for a given number of athletes assigned to a team. Fosters sportsmanship fair play and full participation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar; related; or a logical assignment to the position.

• Plans and supervises games; practices; and events.
• Supervises assistant coaches; managers; or team parents.
• Encourages the involvement of parents in the sport.
• Schedules and conducts parent and other meetings.
• Provides a safe and fun environment for children.
• Learns and follows all league rules; policies; and procedures.
• Gives each player fair playing time.
• Puts the feelings of the players ahead of any personal desire to win.
• Attends all league functions and participates in league activities.
• Attends scheduled coaches' interviews or meetings.
• Complies with and adheres to all relevant City of Lebanon Recreation; Arts & Parks standards; policies; practices; and codes of conduct.

Qualifications

18 years of age or older.Graduation from high school or equivalent.Successful completion of the coaches' training curriculum; as determined by the Recreation Coordinator.Successful completion of the application process and required background check.Knowledge of methods involved in planning; organizing; and conducting sports activities including practices and games.Demonstrated enthusiasm; dependability; patience and organizational skills.Prior coaching experience and experience working with children in the designated age group preferred.Valid driver's license required for positions responsible for driving the Recreation van.

Physical Requirements

The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions.

• Able to work in outdoor conditions, including adverse weather conditions such as heat, wind, cold, rain, dust, etc.
• Able to lift 10 pounds regularly and up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Able to use hands, listen/hear, and be physically present during team activities.
• Able to walk, sit, stand, balance, stoop, knee, and crouch.

Exempt : Yes

Type : Seasonal

Department : Recreation, Arts, and Parks

Location : Recreation, Arts, and Parks