Middle School Sports Coach

Colorado Psychiatric; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Psychiatric is seeking a Middle School Sports Coach to lead age-appropriate practices, teach fundamentals, and foster teamwork in a safe, supportive environment. The role emphasizes positive youth development, communication with parents, and adherence to policies.

You will supervise practices and games, promote fair play, manage equipment, and collaborate with staff to ensure a positive participant experience across varying skill levels.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Knowledge of youth sports, middle school athletics, basic rules and positive youth development.
• Experience coaching, playing, volunteering, or working with middle school youth preferred.
• Ability to lead practices, explain skills, and adjust instruction for varying levels.
• Ability to supervise youth, maintain boundaries, and foster inclusion.
• Ability to respond to injuries, weather, conflicts, and behavior issues.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret and follow department policies, safety expectations, and codes of conduct.
• Maintain basic records of attendance and communications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead age-appropriate practices and team instruction.
• Teach sport fundamentals, rules, strategies, and sportsmanship.
• Supervise practices and games for safety and inclusion.
• Promote fair play, participation, and positive youth development.
• Communicate with participants, parents, officials, and staff about schedules and updates.
• Monitor behavior; address injuries, conflicts, and program needs.
• Follow league rules, safety procedures, and conduct expectations.
• Assist with equipment management, attendance, and setup/cleanup.
• Inspect facilities and report unsafe conditions promptly.
• Model professionalism, reliability, and enthusiasm.
• Support program evaluation with feedback for improvement.

Skills

Youth sports knowledge

Coaching and instruction

Safety and first aid awareness

Communication with parents and staff

Teamwork and leadership

Decision making under pressure

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in youth programs or coaching preferred

Job description

Position Summary, Duties and Responsibilities

The Middle School Sports Coach leads and supports middle school youth sports participants in a safe, positive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment. This position plans and conducts practices, teaches sport-specific skills and rules, encourages teamwork and sportsmanship, supervises participants during practices and games, communicates with parents/guardians and staff, and helps create a program experience that promotes confidence, participation, skill development, and positive youth development.

• Plan, organize, and lead age-appropriate practices, drills, skill-building activities, and team instruction for assigned middle school sports programs.
• Teach sport-specific fundamentals, rules, strategies, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a positive and encouraging manner.
• Supervise participants during practices, games, team activities, and transitions to help ensure safety, inclusion, and appropriate behavior.
• Promote fair play, participation, respect, confidence, and positive youth development for athletes of varying skill levels and backgrounds.
• Communicate professionally with participants, parents/guardians, officials, school staff, recreation staff, and other coaches regarding schedules, expectations, concerns, and program updates.
• Monitor participant behavior and address conflicts, discipline concerns, injuries, weather issues, and other program needs in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Follow and enforce league rules, department policies, safety procedures, facility guidelines, and participant conduct expectations.
• Assist with team organization, attendance, equipment distribution, setup, cleanup, and care of program equipment and facilities.
• Inspect fields, courts, gyms, and equipment before and after activities; report unsafe conditions, maintenance concerns, injuries, incidents, or supply needs promptly.
• Model professionalism, punctuality, reliability, respect, and enthusiasm while representing the program.
• Support program evaluation by providing feedback and recommendations to improve safety, organization, participation, and the overall participant experience.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Knowledge of youth sports, middle school athletics, basic sport rules, safe coaching practices, and positive youth development principles.
• Prior experience coaching, playing, officiating, volunteering, assisting with youth programs, or working with middle school-age participants preferred.
• Ability to lead practices, explain skills clearly, demonstrate drills when appropriate, and adjust instruction for participants with varying skill levels.
• Ability to supervise youth participants, maintain appropriate boundaries, encourage positive behavior, and create an inclusive team environment.
• Ability to make sound decisions and respond appropriately to injuries, emergencies, weather concerns, conflicts, and behavior issues.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, customer service, conflict resolution, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret, explain, and follow department policies, league rules, safety expectations, and codes of conduct tactfully and consistently.
• Ability to maintain basic records, including attendance, incident reports, equipment needs, and participant or parent/guardian communications as assigned.
• Ability to work independently with general direction and exercise good judgment in a busy youth sports environment.
• First Aid, CPR, AED, concussion awareness, and/or other safety certifications may be required or must be obtained within the timeframe established by the department.
• Must successfully complete any required background check, reference check, training, or certification process prior to working with participants.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Coursework, training, or experience in physical education, recreation, coaching, education, youth development, sports management, or a related field preferred. Any combination of education, training, volunteer experience, playing experience, coaching experience, and work experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Work Environment

Physical Activities:
This position requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods; move between practice and game areas; demonstrate or assist with sport-related activities as needed; bend, stoop, kneel, reach, carry, push, and pull; set up and take down equipment; and respond quickly to participant or site safety needs. Must be able to lift and carry program equipment up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work Environment
Work is performed primarily in indoor and outdoor recreation settings, including gyms, fields, courts, parks, schools, community centers, and other program sites. The position may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, crowds, athletic equipment, uneven surfaces, and active practice or game environments. The position requires frequent interaction with youth participants, parents/guardians, coaches, officials, recreation staff, school personnel, and the public. Work schedules may include afternoons, evenings, weekends, holidays, and seasonal program dates.

NOTE: This job announcement outlines the primary responsibilities, but there's always room to grow and shine as part of our team. This position may be involved in additional exciting projects as assigned.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, to apply. Our organization values the unique perspectives and experiences that a diverse workforce brings, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.