After School Sports Coach
Skyhawks is actively hiring for youth sports Program Coach and Program Director positions for the Fall of 2024! Fall programming is run after school, anywhere from 3:00 to 8:00 (depending on location). Coaches and Directors can expect one to three hours of work a day. Our flexibility allows us to schedule coaches on days that work best for them!
Benefits/Perks
Entry-level Program Coach roles available
Program Director roles available to those looking to grow as leaders
Work with kids in sports - The best job you will ever have!
Varied work locations throughout your community
Flexible work schedule
Winter/Spring/Fall Seasons - We work around your school or other work schedule!
Free First Aid/CPR/AED certification and Positive Coaching Alliance certification
Paid training
Company Overview
With over 40 years of offering skill-based sports opportunities for children, Skyhawks is best known for beginner to intermediate instruction that helps build confidence in young players preparing them for their next step in sports. We offer:
Skyhawks skill-based offerings that include 12 different sports across various camp and class formats for ages 4 to 14
SuperTots classes that offer children ages 2 to 5 game-based development opportunities across 7 different sports
STEM Sports, a one-of-a-kind program that blends the science of sports with traditional skill-based instruction
Our mission is to teach life skills through sports and we operate in hundreds of communities across nearly 30 states, providing quality sports instruction to thousands of children every year.
Job Responsibilities
As a Program Coach, you will:
Be a great communicator and work closely with your Program Director and fellow coaches
Assist with program planning and implementation
Help setup equipment and prepare participant giveaways
Lead instruction with a group of participants throughout the entirety of the program
As a Program Director, you will also:
Lead program planning and implementation efforts using Skyhawks curriculum
Both transport and prepare equipment and participant giveaways with the help of staff
Head up the sign-in and parent welcome procedure along with implementing safety protocols
Lead your own participant group while managing program quality and coach development
Be a “Free Director” at larger programs roaming and supporting all participant groups
Manage roster and turn in completed, accurate roster paperwork at the end of each program
Be one of our leaders in the field who sets the tone for all coaches
All staff are expected to commit to the full duration of assigned programs:
Summer Camp Season - You are assigned to one or more camp formats per week that typically take place Monday through Friday 9am-12pm, 1-4pm or 9am-3pm
Winter/Spring/Fall Seasons - You will be assigned to multiple classes that take place during afternoons, evenings and weekends typically once per week over four to eight weeks
Qualifications
A high-energy, enthusiastic demeanor
Multi-sport background preferred
Flexible and adaptable
Responsible and committed to following through on assignments
Some experience working with kids (not required)
Some experience coaching youth sports (not required)
Some supervisory experience (not required)
Desire to build experience developing youth and/or teaching sports
A passion for and interest in developing leadership skills
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 10 per week
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Paid training
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Sports coaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Rochester, MI (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations