Enrichment Sports Coach

Our Enrichment Coach, guided by the Site-Based Program Manager and Athletic Director, leads seasonal sports teams, recruits and develops players, and coaches them for league games and tournaments.

Responsibilities:

• Enlist and coach students in interscholastic/developmental sports leagues that might include Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, Golf, dodgeball, etc.
• Develop and facilitate TK - 5th or 6th - 8th-grade sports enrichment or league sessions that strengthen youth leadership skills, promote cooperation, and spark interest in a given sport.
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment;
• Support the social and emotional development of children;
• Encourage the involvement of the families of the children.
• Develop a strong school culture by influencing, motivating, and building rapport with faculty, administrators, parents, and volunteers.
• Flex administrative muscles to organize practice schedules, and collect and enter important program data.
• Be highly alert, and focused and take proactive and preventative measures to keep all students safe off-site.
• Develop and maintain positive coach-student and peer relationships.
• Implement group management procedures for all activities and transitions (training provided).
• Maintain equipment, uniforms, and practice areas in a clean and organized way.
• Communicate, with a respectful and positive attitude in the CWC LA Community.
• Arrive at scheduled shifts, meetings, and pieces of training on time.
• Demonstrate maturity when dealing with parents and children.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• High school degree or equivalent
• Organized self-starter exhibiting good judgment with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and demands
• Coach youth sports or playing sports on a high school level or above
• Lead or teach groups of children with the ability to engage and inspire youth
• Interested and/or passionate about working with children
• Work independently and on a team
• Experience interacting with diverse communities and the ability to integrate into an existing school community
• Work with children in a positive and caring manner
• Maintain professional boundaries with peers, students, and community members

Compensation & Schedule:

Schedule: (M, T, TH, F), 2-6 pm, opportunities for 2-8 hours per week

Compensation depends on relevant professional experience. Offers are contingent upon a favorable background and additional clearances.