Boxing Coach

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in a gymnasium and athletic field setting, also a boxing setting, as a coach, participant, overseer, lead.
• Computer experience in using Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have ability to work and relate well with people.
• Must have or be able to obtain CPR/First Aide certification within first 30 days of employment.
• Must have or be able to obtain USA Boxing Certification within 90 days of employment.
• Have a Philosophy of education and child development, which is consistent with that of the center and The Salvation Army.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Able to work with children, parents, and staff in a capacity of leadership and education including, but not limited to:
• Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children & program participants of all ages.
• Sensitivity to individual needs, especially children.
• Ability to use appropriate positive discipline consistently.
• Ability to handle crisis situations, calmly.

PRIMARY Responsibilities

• Effectively provide support to other coaches.
• Review and ensure all boxing participants have paid their fees prior to their acceptance in the boxing program.
• Prepare a practice plan and submit to Fitness Manager.
• Aid in supervision of gymnasium, field and special events and game room areas.
• Interface with peer, supervisors and people of various socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ensure the safe use of the facility by enforcement of facility regulations.
• Ensure all boxers and parents are properly signed in and out.
• Maintain total responsibility of all assigned boxers during the 4-hour shift.
• Communicate with all parents notifying them of events in the boxing gym.
• Ensure scheduled gang prevention program is consistent and properly administered.
• Report all gymnasium and recreation field defects and repair problems.
• Enforce all rules that pertain to the gymnasium and recreation field and facility on a constant basis.
• Able to work with volunteers on a professional level.
• Able to assist in any emergencies or accidents.
• Handle disputes with participants, parents and students in a professional manner.
• Maintain a safe working environment; Report all harmful problems with facilities to the proper supervisor.
• Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain the Code of Ethics policy, which has been established for the Kroc Center.
• Recognize the spiritual need of individuals, which may rewire referral to the officer/pastor who is an ordained minister of religion.
• Perform other assignments/duties as directed.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.