Part-Time Coach, Special Olympics

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 24,798 - 35,319; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College in Texas is seeking a part-time PT Coach for Special Olympics to coach teams and help students develop related skills. The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and instructional support in practices.

You will lead practices, mentor students, and recruit athletes while promoting academic achievement and positive life choices. The position requires flexibility, travel to events, and willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related work experience.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required (Special Olympics requirement).
• Certification to coach in Special Olympics sports before participating, plus background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive leadership with strong communication to promote a positive team attitude.
• Actively participate in practices to train on sport skills.
• Encourage student athletes to succeed on the field and academically and to graduate.
• Relate discipline on the field to real-life decisions and staying positive and focused.
• Recruit student athletes to attend LSC and work with a diverse student population while inspiring continued education.
• Perform other reasonable, related duties as assigned.

Skills

Positive leadership

Communication skills

Organization

Flexible hours

Travel availability

Mentoring students

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The PT Coach, Special Olympics coaches Special Olympics teams and helps students develop related skills.

Purpose and Scope

The PT Coach, Special Olympics coaches Special Olympics teams and helps students develop related skills.

Essential Job Functions

1. Provides positive leadership with strong communication skills
2. Actively participates in practices to train on sport skills
3. Encourages student athletes to succeed on the field and academically and to work hard, to graduate, and to never stop learning
4. Compares how discipline on the field relates to real life decisions and why it is important to remain positive and focused
5. Recruit student athletes to attend LSC and work effectively with the diverse student population while inspiring them to continue their education
6. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must possess positive leadership and communication skills to promote a positive team attitude.
• Must be well organized and flexible to meet time, priority and workload demands.
• Must be available to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Must be able to travel to practices, games and tournaments.
• Must be able to maintain relationships, build trust, and act as a mentor & guide to students. Must be willing to be a role model and demonstrate how to be an effective coach.

Physical Abilities

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters and record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above‑average agility and dexterity.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, and assorted sports equipment.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position.
• Work is often performed in outdoor elements, including extreme heat and cold.
• Work hours will include evenings and weekends.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to become First Aid/CPR/AED Certified (Special Olympics Requirement).
• Must be able to become certified to coach in Special Olympics sports before participating, as well as completing the Special Olympics background check.

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $21.82.

Benefits

By joining our institution, you will enjoy a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan and more.

EEO and E-Verify

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.