Part-Time Coach Special Olympics Job Houston area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

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Location address is 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston, TX 77073.

Job Description PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The PT Coach, Special Olympics coaches Special Olympics teams and helps students develop related skills.

Essential Job Functions

Provides positive leadership with strong communication skills
Actively participates in practices to train on sport skills
Encourages student athletes to succeed on the field and academically and to work hard, to graduate, and to never stop learning
Compares how discipline on the field relates to real life decisions and why it is important to remain positive and focused
Recruit student athletes to attend LSC and work effectively with the diverse student population while inspiring them continue their education
Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

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Skills And Abilities

Must possess positive leadership and communication skills to promote a positive team attitude.
Must be well organized and flexible to meet time, priority and workload demands.
Must be available to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
Must be able to travel to practices, games and tournaments.
Must be able to maintain relationships, build trust, and act as a mentor & guide to students. Must be willing to be role model and demonstrate how to be an effective coach.

Physical Abilities The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters and record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.

Work Schedule And Conditions

Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, and assorted sports equipment
Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
Work is often performed in outdoor elements, including extreme heat and cold
Work hours will include evenings and weekends

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be able to become First Aid/CPR/AED Certified (Special Olympics Requirement)
Must be able to become certified to coach in Special Olympics sports before participating, as well as completing the Special Olympics background check

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $21.82

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By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

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