Youth Sports Coach

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HIRING RANGE: $17.00/hour

JOB SUMMARY

The City of Lakewood is currently looking for a youth flag football coach for our Middle School Sports program. This season runs August 2026 through October 2026, and practices are either before or after school with games after school. The coach would commit to working an entire season. No previous coaching experience necessary. 

The primary responsibility of Youth Sports Coach is to provide instruction and supervision duties for a youth flag football team. 

Under general supervision of a Recreation Programmer-Sports, the variable sports staff is responsible for a variety of sports related duties including, but not limited to; setting up/taking down sports equipment, keeping score, maintaining records, and general supervision of participants at either youth or adult sports leagues.

The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position.  A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity.  Their work schedule is based on business need.  This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES.  (This job description does not intend to list every function of the position).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Have knowledge of current major sports (listed above) and their skill development techniques.

An ability to maintain the attention of youth in a sports setting.

The capability to develop and implement an effective practice plan according to skill level and age for every training session.

A willingness to prepare the gym/field for practice/game play, i.e. nets setup, equipment set-up

The ability to maintain conditions of the playing area as well as a safe and supervised environment.

The capability to attend to minor accidents and emergency situations in a calm and effective manner.

The readiness to act as a liaison between players, parents and supervisor/specialist.

And an ability to work under minimal supervision while following program policies.

HOURS OF WORK

Weekday mornings between 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Weekday evenings between 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturdays between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS

Demonstrate creative ability in age-appropriate class design.

Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Supervision Received:

Receives general supervision from Recreation Programmer-Youth and Adult Sports

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Education:    

Technical knowledge of the sport of flag football.       

Preferred Certifications:

Current CPR and First Aid certifications.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic knowledge of offensive and defensive strategies pertaining to each sport.

Set up and maintain sporting equipment.

Ability to work with youth ages 3 to 16 years old.

Knowledge and ability to demonstrate skill development techniques. 

Ability to give good, clear verbal direction to groups of 10 or more.

Ability to follow supervisor’s instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to deal effectively with emergency situations.

Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.

Ability to be flexible in work schedule.

Basic first aid and concussion awareness knowledge.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifting or Carrying:             

Ability to lift and carry bags of balls, and equipment on and off field with assistance.

Pushing and Pulling:            

Ability to set up and take down equipment.

Body Positions/Movements:

Ability to stand, walk, run, sit, bend, stoop, squat, twist, reach, jump, swing arms.

Hearing:                                

Must be able to communicate with staff and participants via phone and in person.

Vision:

Must be able to instruct, observe, and demonstrate all class program aspects.

Must be able to observe potential dangers.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Remembering:          

Must remember participants’ names and abilities, follow-up with participants, parents, staff, and recall how to respond to emergency situations.

Must remember policies and procedures and apply them accordingly.

Language Ability:     

Must be able to read accurately.

Must be able to demonstrate logic and verbally communicate.

Reasoning:                

Must be able to demonstrate good judgment and assessment of skills.

Must be able to demonstrate sound decision making skills and be reactive to the needs of the participants in providing intervention to injury.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed majority of the time out on outdoor fields.

Interaction with participants and parents, co-workers and general public

Ability to make assisted lifts of 50 pounds.

EQUIPMENT USED

Flag football equipment