Youth Sports Referee & Coach (On-Call)

The Salvation Army Southwest Division; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army - Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Phoenix, Arizona seeks a part-time Sports Instructor I to teach beginners and intermediates in assigned sports, while maintaining a safe, engaging learning environment. You will communicate clearly with groups, follow coaches’ guidelines, and participate in trainings.

Candidates should have coaching experience, strong people skills, and a mindset oriented toward healthy child development.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 16 years old.
• Working knowledge of areas of sports such as volleyball, basketball, flag football, soccer, etc.
• One year of experience of sport or related coaching experience.
• Must have ability to work and relate well with people and project a friendly, customer service demeanor.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Must be able to Successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Meet all Health Department and Salvation Army health & safety regulations.
• Good physical and mental health, capable of meeting the demands of the climbing wall, gymnasium, and athletic field programs.
• Have a philosophy oriented towards childhood education & child development.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children, parents, and staff in a capacity of leadership, mentoring and education including but not limited to:
• Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children of all ages.
• Sensitivity to children’s individual needs.
• Ability to use appropriate positive discipline consistently.
• Ability to handle security and crisis situations, calmly.
• Ability to seek supervision and use it consistently.

Responsibilities

• Teach beginners and intermediate learners in assigned sport.
• Communicate before both small and large groups of people with poise and enthusiasm.
• Provide individual guidelines for development in the assigned sport, following the coaches’ handbook for consistency and clarity.
• Attend coaches meeting and trainings in assigned sport, including referring clinics.
• Critique and give feedback to participants regarding their work and performance level.
• Create, teach, implement, and demonstrate all incidents with facilities to proper supervisors.
• Generate legible and accurate accident and incident reports as required and immediately notify appropriate personnel of all accidents or potential unsafe conditions.
• Display integrity, enthusiasm, and sound moral judgment.
• Follow and adhere to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures including Protecting the Mission policy.
• Provide a safe, fun, and enjoyable learning environment for all participants.
• Maintain open communication with direct supervisor regarding scheduling and coaching.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and attitude with children, parents, customers, staff, and management always.
• Be on time and prepared to teach your class
• Help facilitate equality and fairness among all participants.
• Follow Team Composition Objectives found in the coaches’ handbook(s).
• Ensure that any changes of modifications are communicated to supervisors and all participants in an efficient manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned as related to the position of Sports Instructor I.

Skills

Sports coaching

People skills

Communication

CPR/First Aid

Job description

The Salvation Army - Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Phoenix, Arizona seeks a part-time Sports Instructor I to teach beginners and intermediates in assigned sports, while maintaining a safe, engaging learning environment. You will communicate clearly with groups, follow coaches’ guidelines, and participate in trainings.

Candidates should have coaching experience, strong people skills, and a mindset oriented toward healthy child development.