Lead Coach

Volo Sports; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Volo is seeking a part-time Lead Coach to run free youth sports programs in the Denver area. You’ll lead sessions for kids and coordinate with volunteers to ensure a fun, safe environment after school and on Saturdays.

The role requires at least 1 year of coaching or teaching, participation in staff training, and the ability to engage children and families effectively. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to community impact.

Qualifications

• 1 year of coaching or teaching experience.
• Attend mandatory staff training.
• Strong teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as direct contact with the kids and families to assure a safe and fun experience.
• Plan practice drills using the provided resources and curriculum.
• Lead both kids and other coaches through program drills in a FUN and engaging way.
• Lead pre-game and post-game huddles emphasizing sportsmanship and mindfulness.
• Know and lead field setup and cleanup each week.
• Provide guidance to volunteers if there are questions about drills/roles.
• Support volunteers if issues arise with parents, players or venues.
• Step in as admin support if needed.
• Report any player, parent, ref, coach issues to site lead.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Team Leadership

Job description

Founded and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland in 2010, Volo is a community based organization with more than 250,000 users across the US. Our users leverage Volo to organize, meet, communicate and play within their community through fitness and social activities. Whether it’s a performance sport like soccer, or a social activity like cornhole, Volo provides something real. Real interaction, real activity, real fun, real impact.

Volo creates free youth sports programs through adult social sports.

The aim of the Volo Kids Foundation was to use sport as a tool for healing and a means of uniting communities. To execute our vision we partnered with City Council Members, community organizers, and recreation centers to launch the first Volo Kids Foundation program at Herring Run Recreation Center. Volo Kids has since expanded to six cities across the country and is still growing.

Proof We Are Awesome

• Ranked Among Inc-5000 Fastest Growing Companies
• Serving more than 9,000 kids in free youth programs
• Over 200,000 Adult Participants Nationwide
• 8 City Markets & Counting...

If you have a desire to make a difference through community and sports, Volo could be your next and final career destination. Come fly with us.

Job Description

When you accept a position with Volo, you’ll be joining a passionate, driven group of innovators within the youth sports industry. Coaches serve our kids and families by providing a safe and fun experience on the field. This is a part-time position that leads our free youth sports programs around the Denver area. Volo Kids sports programs are mostly running afterschool on weekdays and on Saturdays throughout the day.

Lead Coach Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To

• Serve as direct contact with the kids and families to assure that they are having a safe and fun experience
• Plan practice drills using the provided resources and curriculum
• Understand & lead both kids and other coaches through program drills in a FUN and engaging way
• Consistently move on from one drill to the next as to keep the players engaged, and identify places where volunteers can fill in to prevent downtime
• Lead pre-game and post-game huddles that emphasize sportsmanship and mindfulness
• Know and lead field set up and clean up each week
• Provide guidance to volunteers if there are questions about drills/ roles
• Provide support to volunteers if any issues arise with parents, players or venues
• Jump in as admin support if needed
• Report any player, parent, ref, coach issues to site lead

Qualifications

Must-Haves

• 1 year of coaching or teaching
• Attend mandatory staff training

“WOW” Us With ...

• Passion for sports and social activities
• Outgoing and ready to handle anything presented
• Punctual and professional

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Volo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or company policy. We strive to create a healthy and safe workplace and we prohibit harassment of any kind.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.