Weekend Sports Mentor

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Our team members make a meaningful impact by helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

About the role

As a Weekend Sports Mentor, you will engage adolescents through structured athletics, physical fitness, coaching, and positive mentoring. The primary mission is to build confidence, discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy habits in a safe residential treatment environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured sports instruction and recreational activities.
• Teach athletic fundamentals, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship.
• Develop simple lesson plans and skill-building drills.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor.
• Encourage participation, confidence, and healthy physical activity.
• Work alongside Abraxas staff to ensure resident safety and engagement.
• Lead activities including football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, conditioning, and team-building exercises.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Relevant college coursework in sports, education, psychology, or related field.
• Current NCAA student-athlete with one completed competitive season (preferred).
• Youth coaching, mentoring, officiating, or camp experience (preferred).
• Experience working with adolescents.
• Knowledge of athletic instruction and coaching.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and mentor adolescents.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a residential setting.
• Professional judgment and adaptability.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug-related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Skills

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation ($30.00/hour)
• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training
• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Schedule

• Part-Time
• Weekends, 5-hour shifts ($150/shift)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.