Multisports Coach

**Multi-sport Coach**

**Job Summary**

Free Play for Kids is searching for dynamic, enthusiastic multi-sport coaches. If you have experience coaching or playing all kinds of sports such as soccer, hockey, basketball or (flag) football and love working with kids of all ages, we want you.

As one of our multi sport coaches, you will work at one of partner elementary schools between the hours of 3:00-5:30 pm. You will work under the guidance of our school site manager and our program manager to follow and bring to life practice plans that are not only fun, but also teach fundamentals of play as well as social, emotional and mental health skills.

**Education & Qualifications**
- Taking, or completed, a degree or diploma in Physical Education, Sport and Recreation, Kinesiology or equivalent from a recognized post secondary institution.
- Experience coaching/leading youth sport teams and / or extensive playing experience.
- Valid certifications in coaching would be considered a major asset.
- Representative of the community that Free Play serves.
- Understanding the power of sport as a tool for social good.
- Standard First Aid Certification and CPR training or ability to obtain quickly.
- Valid Driver’s Licence with no at fault accidents.
- Experience with technology such as Google Meet and Connecteam apps is an asset.
- Clear up to date criminal and vulnerable sector checks.

**Responsibilities**
- Working with youth between the ages of 8-12 (“Free Play Year Round” program) by facilitating in person programming in collaboration with other coaches and Free Play leaders.
- Leading practices, games, drills and activities with the ultimate goal of keeping kids focused in sessions, having fun and being safe.
- Relating to youth from diverse communities and acting as a mentor and role model for kids in the program.
- Conducting formal and informal skills assessments for program participants.
- Completing additional training and certifications as required through the Free Play training program, such as Making Ethical Decisions and Safe Sport courses.
- As an ambassador of Free Play, modeling key organization values through interactions with all internal and external partners and team members.
- This position will evolve over time, based on initiatives and objectives identified in Free Play’s strategic plan and vision.
- In addition to normal duties, from time to time there may be work assignments arising from special events, special projects, or overall program initiatives.

**Skills & Knowledge**
- Amazing with kids
- Loves to move, play and participate
- Strong sport knowledge and ability to learn and teach new movement skills
- Fun, outgoing, strong servant leader
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Service oriented
- Strong communication
- Adaptability and problem-solving skills
- Continuous learner
- Reliability
- Respect for / understanding of cultural diversity

**Position Conditions**
- Hours of work are determined by program schedule and are typically Monday to Friday from 3:00-5:30pm.
- Opportunities exist to regularly work evenings, to increase hours.
- Pay is based on educational background, experience and certifications.

Free Play for Kids respectfully operates on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional gathering place for diverse Indigenous peoples including the Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibway/Saulteaux/Anishinaabe, Inuit, and many others whose histories, languages, and cultures continue to influence our community.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 3 per week

**Salary**: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow best practices regarding COVID-19 safety including masks, sanitizing, health and safety checks, social distancing, and return to play.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person