Recreation Head Coach/Instructor (PT)- Cheerleading

Town-of-Parker,-C; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Parker seeks energetic staff to plan, instruct, and supervise diverse recreational programs for youth and adults. Responsibilities include coaching, creating accessible activities, and coordinating staff during events.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 2 years in teaching or recreation, and required CPR/First Aid within 30 days of hire; AED within 90 days. Pre-employment background check required.

Qualifications

• Requires experience teaching, coaching, or recreational programming.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check.
• Possession of CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• AED certification within 90 days of hire.
• Concussion recognition training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements lesson plans and activities for youth sports, enrichment, therapeutic recreation, and other programs.
• Designs inclusive programming with accessible plans and one-on-one support as needed.
• Leads and supervises assistant coaches, volunteers, and staff; schedules events and practices.
• Performs safety checks and ensures proper setup and cleanup for activities.

Skills

Coaching

CPR/First Aid

AED

Program planning

Safety awareness

Disability accommodations

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Under general supervision, this position plans, instructs, and supervises a variety of recreational programs, including youth sports, therapeutic activities, swimming, and enrichment classes.

*This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Town’s policies*

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.

• Develops and implements structured lesson plans, practices and activities for youth sports, enrichment classes, therapeutic recreation, and other recreational programs; designs programs to meet age-appropriate skill levels and individual participant needs.
• Designs inclusive programming by creating universally accessible lesson plans and accommodating special requests, including one-on-one support for participants with disabilities and seniors in therapeutic recreation.
• Leads and supervises assistant coaches, volunteers, and program participants, providing training and performance feedback and scheduling staff for events, practices, and clean-up tasks.
• Conducts regular safety checks, including equipment and environment setup before and after activities; schedules staff to accommodate proper set-up and clean-up.
• Fosters an inclusive, supportive, and positive environment, models sportsmanship, teamwork, and resilience.
• Acts as the main point of contact between participants, parents, and departmental staff. Communicates program details, schedules, updates, and provides participant's progress to all stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with health, safety, and sanitation guidelines; responds to emergency situations, provides first aid, and completes required incident reports when necessary.
• Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness, makes necessary adjustments to meet quality standards; provides feedback to participants and works with Recreation Coordinators to improve program offerings.
• Leads or participates in training sessions, certifications (such as CPR, First Aid, and AED), and coaching workshops to maintain and improve professional standards.
• Assists with managing program records, attendance, and necessary documentation; assists in inventory management, including tracking equipment and materials needed for programs.
• Assist in planning and executing events, including practices, competitions, and seasonal activities, ensuring smooth coordination with staff and external partners.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background process.

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by two (2) years of experience teaching, coaching, or recreational programming and the ability to demonstrate sport-specific skills and performance techniques.

Experience in youth sports, aquatics, or therapeutic recreation is preferred.

Possession of or the ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid certification within thirty (30) days of hire.

Possession of or the ability to obtain an AED certification within ninety (90) days of hire.

Minimum, Additional Qualification – Sports Coaches

Completion of concussion recognition training within ninety (90) days of hire and the ability to renew annually.

Employment Standards

• Knowledge of relevant town, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Knowledge of coaching techniques, safety practices, and recreational programming.
• Knowledge of municipal recreation principles and practices.
• Knowledge of recreation center equipment and facilities.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in the use of computers and relevant software for communication and program management.
• Skill in the supervision of program participants.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, including children, parents, and staff.
• Ability to organize and teach program curriculum in a progression allowing learning and growth from program participants.
• Ability to demonstrate and explain activities through verbal and physical instruction.
• Ability to perform rescues, administer first aid, and remain attentive during aquatics activities.
• Ability to provide a positive, enthusiastic customer service attitude towards all patrons.
• Ability to handle incidents and confrontations in a recreation facility.
• Ability to collaborate across a range of recreational programs and support the mission of the Division.

Working Conditions

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.

Tools & Equipment

Requires frequent use of general supplies and program and classroom equipment including but not limited to items such as arts and crafts materials, games, scoreboards, whistles, various sports gear and specialized equipment needed for therapeutic recreation and/or adaptive activities.

Physical Demands

Requires regular sitting, standing, walking, talking, handling, feeling or operating objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Requires occasional reaching with hands and arms, climbing and balancing. Requires moderate physical activity with heavy lifting, up to fifty (50) pounds. Requires close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust focus, allowing a broad field of vision. Requires hearing abilities necessary to maintain a safe, responsive environment, particularly in outdoor or noisy recreational settings.

Environment

Work is frequently performed in a climate-controlled environment or outdoor. Employees holding this position may be exposed to extreme cold or heat and wetness/humidity. The noise level is usually high and may range from moderate to extreme. The employee may occasionally work with or around hazardous items or hazardous conditions such as mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, chemicals, or radiant energy.

Additional Information

Parker is committed to maintaining a friendly, home town atmosphere. We place a premium on teamwork and participation while encouraging creativity and individual initiative. We believe that through collaboration, leadership can occur at all levels. We take our commitments seriously and strive to reach positive solutions. The duties of the job description are to be performed by demonstrating the Town’s core values of Commitment to Quality Service, Integrity, Innovation and Teamwork. This job description does not intend to list every function of the position, does not constitute an employment agreement, and is subject to change.

The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hiring range: $27.24 - $29.76 Hourly

Full Range: $27.24-$34.51 Hourly