Track Coach (Distance Coach)

Part-time hourly position located at Foothills Activity Center. Pay range: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour, based on relevant experience.

About the role

Under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator of youth or adult sports, the youth sport track coach will supervise a variety of youth running practices during the week and meets on the weekends. They will help establish and maintain a safe, positive, and fun sports environment for all participants while following all City and Department guidelines, procedures, and policies. Weekend, holiday, and evening hours scheduled as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise various youth running activities for the Recreation Department.
• Set up and tear down program fields as scheduled.
• Ensure all facilities and playing surfaces are in safe and operable condition.
• Maintain discipline and respond professionally to comments or concerns from the public.
• Enforce and/or recommend changes to policies and procedures for assigned programs.
• Handle emergency or crisis situations; may be required to perform emergency care.
• Provide exceptional customer service in person, over the phone, or via email.
• Communicate with the recreation coordinator on events or situations requiring immediate attention.
• Maintain accurate accident and incident reports.
• Comply with City and Departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 with previous sports experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of youth and adult sport program operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with external and internal customers.
• Sensitivity in dealing with all ages, persons with disabilities, and a diverse population.
• Ability to understand and apply department procedures and policies.
• Ability to handle sensitive and stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including holidays.
• Ability to read instructions and communicate with supervisors and the general public.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from supervisors, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and implement solutions.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Initiate proactive measures to ensure program quality, customer satisfaction, and facility integrity.
• Current driver’s license.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications required or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Skills

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities and backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation; leverages resources creatively to adapt to changing issues and trends.
• Understanding of diverse needs of internal and external customers to deliver services exceeding expectations.
• Ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
• Bilingual capabilities in Spanish and English are desirable but not mandatory.

Pay

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour, based on relevant experience.

Schedule

Part-time, hourly position with weekend, holiday, and evening hours as needed.