Sports Coach - Middle School Basketball

Willamalane; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Cost of living increase

Merit increases

Bonus for Spanish/ASL proficiency

Program discounts

Free pool access for employee

Free fitness center access

Wellness programs

Payroll direct deposit

Job summary

Willamalane Park and Recreation District is seeking a part-time coach for middle school basketball. You will lead skill workouts, practices and games, ensuring safety and organization.

You’ll also manage participant paperwork, injuries, and attendance under the Recreation Supervisor’s guidance. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, four years in community education or parks and recreation, and current First Aid/CPR/AED certifications, with concussion training.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalency and four years of experience in community education, parks and recreation, or related area with youth and the public.
• Concussion certification is required; current First Aid, AED and CPR certificates are necessary.
• Drug screen will be required prior to employment; must be at least 16 years old.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and schedule practices and games for participants.
• Ensure practice areas are safe and free of hazards; oversee sign-in/out procedures.
• Report injuries to Recreation Supervisor and provide first aid as needed.
• Carry emergency and participant information to practices and games.
• Attend coaches meetings and training; perform other duties as required.

Skills

First Aid

CPR

AED Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SPORTS COACH - ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

Basketball - Middle School

Part-time, non-exempt, non-benefitted position

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:

Open until filled. Application screening will begin immediately.

Anticipated start date is 11/2/26.

Girls basketball season will run 1/11/27 - 2/18/27

Boys basketball season will run 3/1/27 - 4/15/27

JOB DESCRIPTION:

General Statement of Duties: Provide instruction, leadership and supervision to participants in athletic programs. Lead skill workouts, practices and competitions in an organized structure; does related work as required.

Distinguishing Features of the Class: An employee in this classification is responsible for coaching and teaching youth and adults in athletic programs. Work is under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, who reviews work primarily based on results attained and on the accomplishment of outlined objectives and goals. Supervision is not normally a responsibility of positions in this classification; however, incumbents are responsible for confirming participation paperwork is received and schedules are distributed.

Examples Of Essential Duties Performed: (Illustrative only. Any single position of a class will not necessarily involve all of the duties listed, and many positions will involve duties that are not listed.)

• Assumes primary responsibilities for program-assigned tasks including, but not limited to, planning, organizing and scheduling of practice and games for participants.
• Assumes primary responsibilities to secure practice areas are safe and absent of all hazards and non-approved individuals.
• Report all participant injuries at practice and competition to the Recreation Supervisor.
• Provides first aid care as necessary.
• Carry necessary paperwork including emergency forms, medical and parent/guardian information to all practices and competitions.
• Ensure locker rooms are checked and cleaned on a daily basis.
• Oversee students leaving competition site with a parent or guardian and secure the students are signed out when applicable.
• Attend all coaches meetings and trainings necessary to facilitate program.
• Perform other job-related duties or tasks as required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of methods involved in coordinating, scheduling and implementing a program of recreational activities, coaching methods and techniques, skills and safety precaution involved in athletic programs, and record keeping; knowledge of computers and basic word processing.

Skills: First Aid and CPR

Abilities: Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; work successfully with youth, parents, co-workers and supervisor; work independently; act calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Physical Demands of Position: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility including the ability to move materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis such as sports equipment, uniforms, and written materials. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 25% of the work period while working with youth in activities. Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to the disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation.

Required Experience and Training: High school graduation or equivalency and four years of experience in community education, parks and recreation, or related area which included working closely with youth and the general public; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform above-described duties.

Preferred Experience and Training: Individuals bilingual in Spanish or ASL are encouraged to apply; a bilingual rate adjustment for Spanish or ASL is contingent upon passing a proficiency test.

Necessary Special Requirements: Concussion certification. Possession of current First Aid, AED and CPR certificates. Because this job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test will be required prior to employment. Must be at least 16 years of age.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Hours/Shifts

Monday-Thursday 3:15-5pm

Drug Free Workplace

This job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test and ability to pass a criminal background check will be required prior to employment.

Oregon Pay Equity

Willamalane Park and Recreation District determines starting pay based on the applicant's relevant education, experience and training within the wage and salary range for the position. This process is consistent with Oregon pay equity laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BENEFITS:

• Paid sick leave beginning with date of hire, 1 hour accrual for every 30 hours worked. Part-time staff may use sick leave beginning on their 91st day of employment.
• Annual cost of living increase (up to 4% as approved by the Board).
• Merit increase (3%) upon successful completion of the initial probationary period, and up a three percent (3%) increase annually thereafter as approved by the Board.
• Additional $1/hour increase upon successful completion of a Spanish or American Sign Language (ASL) competency test.
• Discount on selected childcare programs (see Policy Manual for restrictions).
• 25-percent discount on certain recreation programs.
• Free use of pools for lap and play swim for employee only. Discount for household members.
• Free use of fitness center for employee only. Discount for household members.
• Free Wellness programs for employee.
• Payroll direct deposit is available.