Youth Sports Coach

The City of Bellevue is seeking a positive, energetic individual to work in a variety of sports and recreation programs with youth ages 5-13. Coaches will be responsible for supervising and leading Youth Sports and recreation programs, coaching youth basketball and/or soccer teams, and communicating with the parents/guardians of the program participants. Experience working with sports & recreation programs and diverse elementary and middle school aged youth is desired.
Work hours will range from 4-10 hours per week (afternoons and evenings) and can be flexible based on availability. Location of position will vary based on program. Most common sites are Tyee Community Gym and Robinswood Park between 3:30pm and 7:00pm.
City Council Vision Statement:
Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past.
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Vision:
In Bellevue everyone can connect to each other and to nature through experiences that help them to live, grow, and thrive.
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Mission:
We build a healthy community through an integrated system of exceptional parks, natural areas, recreation, arts and culture, and a broad base of community services.
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Equity Statement: A System of Fairness
Equity acknowledges and removes disparities in opportunities, power, and resources so that everyone can reach their full potential to thrive. Bellevue Parks & Community Services practices equity, which is the responsibility of every individual in the department. Equitable access is a right, not a privilege, and is fundamental to our mission of serving all people. Through equitable policies and practices, we cultivate ties that connect people to the fabric of our community. Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include any combination of the following tasks:

• Oversee program/activity participants; provide instruction, direction and assistance as needed.
• Design, implement and facilitate assigned program activities and events or other program components.
• Ensure program/facility rules, policies and procedures are followed; maintain and enforce safety standards.
• Ensure proper use, care, and storage of program equipment.
• Assist with program and event registration; preparing reports, assist program staff with various administrative support tasks.
• May work in more than one assignment in the department.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning of diversity, equity & inclusion principles and a commitment to implement these principles in your work.
• General knowledge of specific sports fundamentals and games (basketball, soccer, flag football, kickball, ultimate frisbee, tag, capture the flag, etc.).
• Experience working with youth and teenage participants.
• Present a neat and professional appearance.
• Enthusiastic and positive outlook.
• Embrace individual and group differences.
• Willingness to participate in all program related activities.
• Assist with program preparation, setup and take down.
• Seek guidance and direction when needed.
• Knowledge of the principles, rules, materials and equipment in facility.
• Work effectively and communicate well with the public and fellow employees.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Assist in preparing written reports as assigned.
• Must pass criminal background check prior to being hired.
• Must be at least 16 years of age to apply.
• May be required to work evenings and occasional weekends.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• May require lifting, bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Work may be physically demanding or require strenuous activity (participation in athletics, lifting heavy equipment, etc.).
• Job tasks involve work with youth of such a nature that the employee may be called on to make physical interventions, load vans, etc.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
• Work will be performed indoors and outdoors, dependent on season.

• Customer Focus: We are focused on the needs of the customer, and on developing strong relationships with our customers.
• Instills Trust: Through authenticity, integrity and honesty, we gain the trust and respect of all of those with whom we work.
• Communicates Effectively: We understand the need to develop multimode forms of communication to address the needs of all of the audiences with whom we are engaging.
• Cultivates Innovation: We are focused on generating new and creative ways for our organization to be successful.

For more information, call Erin McCaslin at 425-452-4627 or contact via email at emccaslin@bellevuewa.gov. Employment Type: Variable