Free to Play Assistant Coach

4 days ago

Edmonton, Canada Free Play for Kids Inc. Full time

**Job Summary**

Free Play for Kids is seeking enthusiastic Assistant Coaches to join our part-time Free to Play program for the 2025-2026 school year.

If you’ve played or coached sports such as soccer, hockey, basketball, or flag football—and you love working with kids—we’d love to hear from you

As an Assistant Coach, you’ll support the delivery of fun, safe, and engaging after-school sessions for children ages 8-12. Our program goes beyond the game, weaving in physical literacy, social-emotional learning, and nutrition education.

This role is perfect for energetic, positive leaders who are passionate about sport and want to make a lasting impact in their community.

**Education & Qualifications**
- Working towards or completion of a degree/diploma in Physical Education, Sport & Recreation, Kinesiology, Education, Sociology, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, or a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Experience coaching or leading youth sports teams, and/or strong personal playing experience.
- Standard First Aid & CPR certification, or ability to obtain quickly.
- Clear, up-to-date Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Coaching certifications are considered a strong asset.

**Responsibilities**

**Programming Tasks**
- Work with children ages 8-12 in the Free to Play program, delivering sessions in collaboration with a Head Coach and fellow Assistant Coaches.
- Lead practices, games, and activities that keep kids engaged, safe, and having fun.
- Support special events, projects, and broader program initiatives as needed.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with teammates, parents, and stakeholders.
- Demonstrate Free Play’s core values in all interactions with participants, partners, and colleagues.
- Follow organizational policies, including wearing the provided uniform (name tag and vest) while on duty.
- Represent and uplift the communities Free Play serves.
- Embrace and promote the power of sport as a tool for social good.

**Training & Development Tasks**
- Participating in weekly curriculum meetings with management and other coaches.
- Completing additional training and certifications as required through the Free Play training program.

**Skills & Knowledge**
- Strong sports knowledge with the ability to teach and share skills
- Energetic, positive, and motivational leader
- Team-oriented with a service-first mindset
- Adaptable, resourceful, and solution-focused
- Highly organized with strong time management skills
- Respectful and inclusive of cultural diversity

**Position Conditions**
- This is a part-time paid role (approx. 5-15 hours/week).
- Program hours are typically:

- Monday-Wednesday & Friday: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- The job is performed in schools and recreation settings, but work settings may vary depending on projects.
- 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 Type**: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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