Head Coach - to Play Maskwacis

Free Play for Kids is seeking enthusiastic Head Coaches to join one of our Free to Play schools in Maskwacis, Alberta on a part time basis. If you excel at engaging with children and possess exceptional interpersonal skills, we want you on our team. As a Free to Play Head Coach, you will be the coaching lead at one of our elementary school sites, responsible for delivering our four core sports — flag football, ball hockey, soccer, and basketball — on a rotating weekly basis.

A successful candidate will spend the majority of their time delivering high-quality, sport-specific programming for kids, with a focus on hands‑on coaching and multi‑sport delivery. Using sport as the primary tool, the role emphasizes skill development, physical literacy, teamwork, and confidence‑building in a fun and inclusive environment. Coaches are expected to go beyond traditional instruction by incorporating social‑emotional learning into sport activities, while serving as positive role models and mentors.

This role is ideal for individuals with playing and/or coaching experience across multiple sports who are passionate about working with kids and youth, building relationships through sport, and inspiring the next generation through meaningful play experiences at Free Play for Kids.

Coaching and/or playing experience in one or more of flag football, ball hockey, soccer, or basketball; experience across all four sports is a strong asset.

1-2 years minimum experience working with children or youth, preferably in sport or recreation settings such as coaching, camps, or community‑based sport initiatives.

Experience leading, mentoring, or supporting other coaches is considered an asset, as you will supervise and support assistant coaches.

Comfort planning and adapting practices for four different sports across a season, including adjusting drills for space, age, and skill level.

Ability to set expectations and model positive coaching practices.

Post‑secondary education in Physical Education, Sport and Recreation, Kinesiology, Education, Sociology, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, or a related field is an asset, but not required.

Standard First Aid Certification and CPR training, or the ability to obtain quickly.

Valid driver’s license with a reliable vehicle.

Availability to begin work at 12:00 pm on Thursdays (required for placements at ECSD schools).

Clear, up‑to‑date Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector check.

Experience playing a variety of sports is considered a major asset.

NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) training or sport‑specific certification in flag football, ball hockey, soccer, or basketball is considered a major asset.

Experience in customer service and maintaining positive communication is considered a major asset.

Proficiency with Team Snap, Connecteam, Google Suite, and related applications is considered a major asset.

For Head Coaches identified as a Jr. Wolves Coach: demonstrated coaching experience with soccer, basketball, or ball hockey teams, and a strong understanding of the rules, strategies, and player development approaches in those sports.

Lead and deliver high‑quality coaching sessions across all four Free to Play sports — flag football, ball hockey, soccer, and basketball.

Coach and lead the execution of Free Play’s Sport to Life curriculum and lesson plans for youth ages 7-12 alongside assistant coaches, adapting drills and progressions for each sport.

Supervise all children in the session, ensuring the Rule of Two is maintained at all times.

Maintain accurate daily attendance, ensuring proper check‑in and check‑out procedures.

Participate in weekly curriculum and sport‑planning meetings, contributing coaching insight and feedback…