Youth Sports - Summer Sports Camp Coach (Rec Leader)

Description
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GET PAID TO PLAY! Chico Area Recreation & Park District is accepting applications for staff for our Summer Sports Camps. We are actively recruiting staff that have experience in multiple sports (preference given to applicants with baseball, basketball, football, soccer, track/running, volleyball, and personal training/fitness experience), and have a passion for positively impacting the youth of the community through sports.
WHAT: CARD is currently looking for energetic, passionate and kind people to staff our upcoming summer Youth Sports camps. Staff are responsible for making sure all campers are gaining a "love of the game" in a positive, safe and age appropriate environment, while following the expectations and goals of the CARD Youth Sports Department.
CARD YOUTH SPORTS MISSION: Every participant, player, parent, coach, official, and staff are considered to be part of the CARD Youth Sports team. The golden rule of the Youth Sports team is to remember that we are here for the kids (they are kids first and players second!). We want to make every child in our program not only a better athlete but more importantly, a better person through the life skills the Youth Sports can provide. We strive to achieve the below goals with every single child in our Youth Sports program and leagues:

• Promote respect, citizenship, and sportsmanship
• Teach the fundamentals of sports, with the progression of skills, drills, and gameplay throughout the season/program.
• Ensure all players know that they are safe, they matter, they are supported, and they are connected to the team- regardless of any difference, they may have.
• Give all players the benefits and life skills that Youth Sports provide.
• Give all players a LOVE OF THE GAME that will spark an interest that will last a lifetime.

We are constantly looking for ways to improve, learn from our mistakes, and provide the best possible programming for the youth of our community. We are passionate about Youth Sports and how they can positively impact a child's life. We are passionate about the "bigger picture" of what makes Youth Sports great. Learn more about our programs at www.ChicoRec.gov/youth-sports.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• The ideal candidate will be able to provide a fun and positive recreational sports experience encompassing a "Love of the Game" philosophy.
• Having 5+ years of coaching, officiating and/or playing sports experience is preferred. A variety of knowledge is ideal, but have expertise in one to two sports will also work. Priority given to applicants that have soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball and/or football experience.
• Having a basic knowledge of the sports is important, but the ability to coach children in an age-appropriate manner that enables program participants to learn and improve skills, while fostering positive self-esteem, and promoting sportsmanship is our priority
• Have passion and experience in working with youth
• Have the ability and personality to uphold high program expectations, to ensure each session is run safely with passion, energy, and enthusiasm.
• Ensuring the safety of all participants.
• Organizational skills to effectively email and communicate with players, parents, co-workers, Coordinator, and Supervisor.

EMPLOYMENT DATES & TIMES: Summer 2024.
TIMES: Camp will run Monday through Friday from June 10 through August 16. Participants ages vary from 3 years old through 14 years old. Each week's sport will rotate (for example the Week of June 10 is Basketball Camp, the week of June 17 is Flag Football, etc). All staff work every week during the summer (we train you in each sport if you don't have a lot of experience in one). Schedules will rotate between morning, afternoon, and full-day shifts each week.
MANDATORY TRAINING: All staff must complete a background check, a virtual New Hire Orientation (through Human Resources), a Youth Sports Orientation, and on-site training. On-site training will start the week of May 20 and happen 2-3 times per week until camp starts.
ALL COMMUNICATION REGARDING THIS POSITION WILL BE DONE VIA EMAIL FROM AN @CHICOREC.GOV EMAIL ADDRESS.
QUESTIONS? Email CARD Youth Sports Supervisor, Erin Gonzales at egonzales@chicorec.gov.
Requirements
Must be at least 18 years old to coach.