Race4Chase Triathlon Coach

Position Summary

The Wakeman Boys & Girls Club is seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and energetic coaches to lead participants in the Race4Chase Youth Triathlon Program. Race4Chase is a free, six-week youth development program inspired by the life of Chase Kowalski and supported by the CMAK Sandy Hook Memorial Foundation. Coaches will introduce youth ages 6–12 to swimming, cycling, and running while promoting healthy lifestyles, confidence, resilience, teamwork, and goal setting.

Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities)

• Plan and lead daily triathlon training activities for youth ages 6–12.
• Teach and reinforce fundamental swimming, cycling, and running skills using age-appropriate instruction.
• Foster an inclusive, positive, and non-competitive environment where every participant feels successful.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, sportsmanship, integrity, and respect.
• Promote healthy lifestyle habits, including physical activity, teamwork, perseverance, and personal responsibility.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants by following Wakeman Boys & Girls Club safety policies and procedures.
• Supervise youth during transportation and transitions between the Madison Avenue Community Clubhouse and swimming pool.
• Aid in equipment distribution, bike fitting, setup, breakdown, and proper storage of program materials.
• Maintain accurate records of participant attendance and report concerns or incidents promptly to the Senior Program Director.
• Encourage participants to attend all scheduled training sessions in preparation for the culminating Race4Chase Youth Triathlon.
• Assist with race-day logistics, participant supervision, and event operations.
• Build positive relationships with youth, families, community partners, and fellow staff members.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and orientation sessions.

Skills/Knowledge Required

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience working with children in youth development, recreation, athletics, camps, or education preferred.
• Experience coaching or participating in swimming, cycling, running, or endurance sports is preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and encourage youth of varying athletic abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to actively participate in swimming, cycling, running, and outdoor recreational activities.
• Ability to stand, walk, jog, and remain physically active for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and transport equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors during varying summer weather conditions.

Required Certifications & Screening

• Complete all Wakeman Boys & Girls Club onboarding requirements.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Complete all required Boys & Girls Club of America child safety trainings.
• Maintain current CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or obtain certification before program start).

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Positive Youth Development
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Reliability and Professionalism
• Safety Awareness
• Adaptability
• Problem Solving
• Enthusiasm and Energy