Sports Instructor - Hourly pay range is $16.00 - $18.00

About the role

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual, emotional and physical regeneration of all people.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and successfully coach the team, to include recruiting, equipment management, and time management
• Successfully coach the team, to include maximizing the team’s potential/abilities and retaining athletes
• Serve as a supervisor and mentor for coaching assistants as directed and approved by the Athletics Manager
• Aid in team fund-raising and booster events
• Organize activities, clinics, leagues and athletic specific programs for all ages
• Manage and operate within the budget parameters, without exception, and submit all receipts on time as directed by the Athletics Manager
• Maintain a safe environment for student-athletes
• Provide prompt and courteous service to the community; see that all staff, members, clients, and customers are given prompt and courteous service
• Ensure the physical, emotional, and social welfare of student-athletes, including issues related to gender, ethnic diversity, and sexual orientation
• Work with volunteers and co-workers on a professional level
• Interface with peer, supervisors and people of various socio-economic backgrounds
• Maintain a safe working environment; report all harmful problems with facility to the proper supervisor, including but not limited to the Athletics Manager
• Report any suspicion of child abuse to the appropriate supervisor, including but not limited to the Athletic Manager and Child Protective Services
• Maintain quality service by following organization standards
• Demonstrate positive attitude and actions through a display of courtesy, service, cooperation, hospitality, sensitivity and professionalism to internal and external clients
• Respond to and report all accidents and incidents to supervisor at time of occurrence and to the Athletic Manager
• Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in coaching sports (specifically soccer, volleyball, basketball, or T-Ball) at the elementary school level or higher
• Previous experience in working with youth
• A deep commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army, which will be evident in his or her professional life and the manner in which he or she represents The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in the community

Qualifications

• Must maintain a professional attitude and approach to problem solving
• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, members, clients, and customers
• Must possess the physical ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills
• Will attend and complete at least 2 hours of Child Safety training as approved by The Salvation Army
• Must be able to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 40 pounds