Youth Sports Coach - CARA Volleyball

Overview

The Golden Parks and Recreation Department is a CAPRA Accredited Parks and Recreation Department and recently received the Gold Medal Award from the National Recreation & Parks Association (NRPA). We are looking for qualified candidates to fill our Youth Sports Coach CARA Volleyball position. Teaches skills and techniques of the assigned activity or program to youth populations ages 9 to 14.

Programs/activities include but are not limited to volleyball, special events and/or other activities as assigned.

• Instruct participants in skills, techniques, and code of conduct of the assigned sport or program using a variety of teaching and instruction methods.
• Possess general knowledge of fundamentals and rules of the activity/sport assigned to lead.
• Create an enjoyable experience for participants while teaching fundamentals of the sport or activity.
• Ensure that all participants have an opportunity to participate in the program.
• Exercise and teach safety awareness and practices for the skills and program.
• Assess participant skill level and lead the program accordingly.
• Communicate with participants, parents, co-workers, and supervisor to improve success of the program and address any concerns.
• Provide regular feedback and program evaluation to Athletics supervisor.
• Discuss concerns and make recommendations for program improvements including content, marketing efforts, scheduling, etc.
• Clean and maintain surrounding program area (including trash pickup and set-up and take down of equipment) before and after each program.
• May be assigned lead role responsibilities.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:45-7:00pm, March 31, 2026 thru May 23, 2026. Some Saturdays, depending on the schedule 9:00am-1:00pm.

• Must be at least 16 years of age by date of hire.
• Minimum two years playing experience in the area of assignment with general knowledge of fundamentals and rules of the sport/activity assigned to lead.
• Prior coaching and/or group leading experience with youth populations preferred.

• CPR and First Aid certification desired or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

• LANGUAGE
  
  SKILLS:
  
  Ability to communicate effectively with youth ages 9 to 14 to teach fundamentals and skills of the assigned program. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL
  
  SKILLS:
  
  Ability to apply math skills necessary for scoring of the assigned sport. Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of U.S. currency and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• REASONING ABILITY:
  Ability to apply common sense in order to understand and carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations where only occasional or no standards exist.
• OTHER
  
  SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  
  Ability to carry out assigned tasks completely and effectively. Ability to effectively communicate with the public and fellow employees. Good organizational skills and dependability regarding practices and matches. Ability to make independent decisions and complete projects with minimal supervision. Ability to demonstrate good judgment and appropriate role modeling for children. Ability to recognize and work within a child's strength and limitations.

All materials and equipment necessary for each sport.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer