Impactful Youth Sports Coach & Mentor (Colorado)

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay or stipend

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools seeks athletic coaches to develop fundamental and advanced skills, prep athletes for competition, and ensure safety and proper equipment use.

You will learn sport rules, strategies, and recruit students for participation, while upholding DPS equity and community objectives. This role offers hourly pay or stipends for current DPS employees with health benefits and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Have at least a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Have a current CPR Certification or the ability to obtain one prior to coaching (online CPR not accepted).
• Teacher Certification is preferred.
• Completion of CHSAA coaching registration.
• Have previous coaching experience or experience working with urban youth and or teaching experience (preferred but not required).
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Teach fundamental and advanced athletic skills to athletes in order to prepare them for competition.
• Knowledgeable about sports equipment, physical fitness, and safety.
• Become an expert on the rules, strategies, and techniques required for the sport.
• Support the coordination and recruitment of student participants.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR Certification

Teacher Certification

CHSAA coaching registration

Coaching experience with urban youth or teaching experience

Job description

Denver Public Schools seeks athletic coaches to develop fundamental and advanced skills, prep athletes for competition, and ensure safety and proper equipment use.

You will learn sport rules, strategies, and recruit students for participation, while upholding DPS equity and community objectives. This role offers hourly pay or stipends for current DPS employees with health benefits and retirement options.