Free to Play Assistant Coach

1 week ago

Edmonton, Canada Free Play for Kids Inc. Full time

**Job Summary**

Free Play for Kids is searching for highly motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Coaches to join our team. 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 to join us

**Education & Qualifications**
- Working towards or completed, a degree or diploma in Physical Education, Sport and Recreation, Kinesiology, Education, Sociology, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Experience coaching /leading youth sports teams and/or extensive playing experience.
- Standard First Aid Certification and CPR training or ability to obtain quickly.
- Clear up-to-date Criminal and Vulnerable Sector check.
- Valid driver’s license with a reliable vehicle.
- Valid certifications in coaching would be considered a major asset.

**Responsibilities**
- Working with youth between the ages of 8-12 in the Free to Play program by facilitating programming in collaboration with a Head Coach and other Assistant Coaches.
- Leading practices, games, and activities with the ultimate goal of keeping kids focused in sessions, having fun, and being safe.
- Participating in weekly curriculum meetings with management and other coaches.
- Participating in work assignments arising from special events, special projects, or overall program initiatives.
- Maintaining consistent communication with team members, parents, and stakeholders.
- Completing additional training and certifications as required through the Free Play training program.
- Modeling key organization values through interactions with all internal and external partners and team members.
- Adhering to the company’s uniform policy by wearing the provided name tag and vest at all times while on duty.
- Representing the community that Free Play serves.

**Skills & Knowledge**
- Strong sports knowledge and ability to learn and teach new movement skills.
- A fun, outgoing, strong servant leader.
- Ability to thrive in collaborative environments.
- Adaptability and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Service-oriented.
- Respect for / understanding of cultural diversity.

**Position Conditions**
- This is a part-time paid position of approximately 5-15 hours per week.
- Hours of work are determined by program schedule and are typically
- Monday - Wednesday and Friday from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
- Thursdays from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
- The job is performed in schools and recreation settings, but work settings may vary depending on projects.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 - 15 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- What is your availability Monday - Friday?

Work Location: In person

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