Junior Coach

PLAE Sport; Quispamsis; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Coach who is passionate about sports and working with youth. In this role, you'll inspire children to develop their physical skills through fun and engaging activities. You'll be responsible for creating a positive learning environment, ensuring safety, and fostering a love for sports among young participants. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the community while gaining valuable experience in coaching and mentorship. If you're enthusiastic, flexible, and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be over 15 years old and passionate about sports.
• Experience working with children aged 16 months to 15 years.
• Knowledge of coaching techniques and fostering a warm learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Run safe, organized, fun, and educational activities.
• Be a role model for students and demonstrate professional behavior.
• Communicate with the coach about any issues or concerns.

Skills

Passion for sports

Experience with youth

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technology use

Education

NCCP or other coaching certifications

First Aid certification

Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check

Job description

Job Title: Junior Coach

Reports to: Coach/ Coach Mentor / Regional Director

Program: PLAE Sport (Multi-Sport, Basketball, Volleyball, Ball Hockey, Golf, Soccer) Programs

Location: Quispamsis, Rothesay, Saint John NB

Potential Starting Wage:$15.65/hour and up

When to Start:Summer 2025 (July-August), Fall 2025 (Sept-Dec), Winter 2026 (Jan-March), Spring 2026 (April-June)

About PLAE

At PLAE we believe in developing active and competitive communities. Using current research and best practices, we develop the skills, understandings, and values needed for everyone to be successful. This can be seen through our community development programs that will serve Quispamsis, Rothesay, Saint John and the South-West New Brunswick region and potentially expand outside of the province.

Our ultimate goal is to invite families and the community who are unaware of the best practice, who are nervous of high-pressure skill development, lack of positive learning experiences and adult interaction to join us and change how they view physical activity and sport. With PLAE they can develop the skills, understanding, social skills, and values to be active and healthy for life, create a network of friends that share the same passion for fun and play and put passion back into play!

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Previous sport or youth coaching certifications (NCCP or other)
• Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
• First Aid

Essential Skills

• Must be over 15 years old
• Passionate about sport, physical activity, and working with youth
• Previous experience working with young children (16 months - 15 years)
• General knowledge of coaching/teaching techniques and fostering a warm learning environment
• Reliable transportation
• Technology use (scheduling/time clock apps, Documents, Sheets)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

PLAE Junior Coach Description:

You are passionate about sport and activity, work great with kids and others. Junior Coaches at PLAE are enthusiastic and want to do what they can to make every lesson a success for the students and the Coaches. You may have experience on sport teams or other coaching programs, but no formal certification is required.

A positive attitude, fun, flexibility and a strong work ethic are essential. All Coaches will have reliable transportation to and from the facilities, you must be physically capable of carrying moderately heavy activity equipment, and be comfortable working outside in varying weather conditions, and able to be friendly and warm to kids and parents of all ages.

Equipment Responsibilities:

You assume overall responsibility for the correct and respectful use of all equipment used by you and your participants during a program – this includes all equipment specific to your activity. You are to check with the Coach of the class to see what equipment you can set up during the class and assist in preparing the space for when students arrive.

Coach responsibilities include, but are by no means limited to:

• Getting excited, creative and enthusiastic about your program and classes!
• Following the directions and requests of the Coach you are working alongside with.
• Running a safe, organized, fun, & educational activity – teaches skills, understanding, and values.
• Being a role model for students – consistently demonstrating exemplary and appropriate professional behaviour.
• Caring for and keeping inventory of ALL equipment.
• Preparing the learning environment and meeting the participants as they enter the space.
• Communicating with your Coach of any issues or concerns that have taken place in the class.
• Interacting and encouraging the students to try their best and have fun. This may involve working one-on-one with smaller children and difficult situations.
• Demonstrating patience and flexibility.
• First Aid and CPR certification, continual growth through the NCCP program.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter, resume/CV, and three references to [e-mail]