Youth Sports Head Coach (Recreation Instructor)

denver; Colorado; On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

457b retirement plan

Job summary

The City and County of Denver's Parks and Recreation Department seeks enthusiastic Youth Sports Head Coaches (Recreation Instructors) for on-call, part-time roles across Denver recreation centers and field sites. Coaches will teach fundamentals through multiple sports for youth ages 3–17, emphasizing sportsmanship, fun, and skill development.

You will create engaging practice plans, manage equipment, communicate with parents, and ensure safe, fair play.

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certification within six months of hire.
• Experience as a Head Coach or two seasons as an Assistant Coach.
• Experience instructing/coaching youth in sports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model for youth in a sports program focused on sportsmanship, fun, skill development and character development.
• Develop fun and creative practice plans for youth ages 3-17.
• Be accountable and prepared for all practices and games including equipment management, conflict resolution, and parent communication.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for all participants.
• Enforce program rules, department policies, and provide conflict resolution and behavior management when necessary.
• Facilitate on-field/on-court officiating and instruction as necessary.
• Attend all mandatory trainings and workshops.

Skills

CPR/First Aid certification

Head Coach experience

Youth coaching experience

Sports instruction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. This posting may close when hiring needs are met. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

What We Offer

This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. This position will work no more than 39 hours per week. The pay rate for this position $19.80/hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver's 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. On‐call positions may have routine or variable work schedules.

Location

In this position you can expect to work on site at recreation centers and/or field sites throughout Denver.

What You'll Do

The City and County of Denver's Department of Parks and Recreation offers Youth Sports programming for kids ages 3 - 17 years. Our team of devoted Coaches enrich the lives of youth through engagement of sports, learning the fundamentals of numerous sports including baseball, basketball, coach pitch, T-ball, softball, flag football, gymnastics, tumbling, cheerleading, volleyball, soccer, and track and field. To find more information about our full lineup of seasonal sports, check us out at our Denver Youth Sports webpage.

Below is a breakdown of our sports by season:

• Winter: Basketball
• Spring: Flag Football, Soccer, Volleyball
• Summer: Baseball/Softball, T-Ball/Coach Pitch, Track and Field
• Fall: Flag Football, Soccer, Volleyball
• Year-Round: Tennis, Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Sports Camps

The winter season is just around the corner, and we are looking for enthusiastic coaches to join our team!

As a Youth Sports Head Coach (Recreation Instructor), you will:

• Serve as a role model for youth in a sports program focused on sportsmanship, fun, skill development and character development.
• Develop fun and creative practice plans for youth ages 3 - 17 years.
• Be accountable and prepared for all practices and games including equipment management, conflict resolution, and parent communication.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for all participants.
• Enforce program rules, department policies, and provide conflict resolution and behavior management when necessary.
• Facilitate on-field/on-court officiating and instruction as necessary.
• Attend all mandatory trainings and workshops.

What You'll Bring

The Youth Sports winter season runs from December to March. We are looking for coaches who can commit to the full duration of their respective season.

• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Experience as a Head Coach or a minimum of two seasons as an Assistant Coach
• Experience instructing or coaching flag football, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, or tennis
• Experience coaching, instructing, or teaching youth

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
• Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience in assisting in the operation and instruction of organized recreation activities
• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements
• Licensure: Requires certification in CPR and First Aid within six (6) months of date of hire. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of continued employment

About Everything Else

Job Profile

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Position Type

Oncall

Position Salary Range

$19.29 - $26.43

Target Pay

$19.80 per hour

Agency

Parks and Recreation

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver e mployees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.