Youth Sports Assistant Coach; Recreation Assistant

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. This posting may close when hiring needs are met. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

This is an on‑call position, which means it is a part‑time, hourly role. This position will work no more than 39 hours per week. The pay rate for this position $19.29/hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. On‑call positions may have routine or variable work schedules.

In this position you can expect to work on site at recreation centers and/or field sites throughout Denver.

The City and County of Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation offers Youth Sports programming for kids ages 3 - 17 years. Our team of devoted Coaches enrich the lives of youth through engagement of sports, learning the fundamentals of numerous sports including baseball, basketball, coach pitch, T‑ball, softball, flag football, gymnastics, tumbling, cheerleading, volleyball, soccer, and track and field. To find more information about our full lineup of seasonal sports, check us out at our Denver Youth Sports webpage.

Below is a breakdown of our sports by season:

• Winter: Basketball
• Spring: Flag Football, Soccer, Volleyball
• Summer: Baseball/Softball, T‑Ball/Coach Pitch, Track and Field
• Fall: Flag Football, Soccer, Volleyball
• Year‑Round: Tennis, Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Sports Camps

The spring and summer seasons are just around the corner, and we are looking for enthusiastic coaches to join our team!

• Serve as a role model for youth in a sports program focused on sportsmanship, fun, skill development, and character development
• Assist with the implementation of fun and creative practice plans for youth ages 3 - 17 years
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for all participants
• Support program rules, department policies, and provide conflict resolution and behavior management when necessary
• Facilitate on‑field/on‑court officiating and instruction, as necessary
• Attend all mandatory trainings and workshops

We are looking for coaches who can commit to the full duration of their respective season.

The Youth Sports spring season runs from mid‑April to mid‑May. The Youth Sports summer season runs from mid‑May / early June through July, depending on age group. We are looking for coaches who can commit to the full duration of their respective season. We are looking for coaches who can commit to the full duration of their respective season.

• A flexible work schedule
• Knowledge of and/or previous experience playing sports

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

• Education requirement:
  None
• Experience Requirement:
  None
• Education/Experience Equivalency:
  None
• Licensure/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Must be at least 14 years of age at the time of application; requires certification in CPR and First Aid within six (6) months of date of hire; licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of continued employment

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