Coach, Flag Football (Pre-K to 1st Grade)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The J is hiring enthusiastic and knowledgeable football coaches for our Blitz program, which serves boys and girls in PreK through 1st grades.

Our coaches will provide instruction and share their knowledge of the game to young players. The J’s football instructional program emphasizes skill development, self-discipline and safety and teaches the value of good sportsmanship. Experience as a coach/player is required. 

Schedule

We are hiring reliable part-time staff to assist with training sessions on weeknights and to coach games on weekends for youth PreK-1st grade.

Essential Functions

• Plan and conduct football drills at practices
• Develop and implement game strategies
• Mentor and motivate players
• Help set up and tear down equipment
• Maintain a positive and safe environment for all participants
• Communicate effectively with players, parents and staff

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $21-$23 per hour
• J Flag Football is a fun, recreational program that emphasizes teamwork and good sportsmanship
• Free individual access to Fitness Center during the Flag Football season
• Discount on concessions when you work

• Knowledge of flag football rules and strategies
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience working with children preferred, must be able to work with various age groups and skill levels
• Experience as a coach/player is required
• Able to work evenings and weekends
• Must have reliable transportation
• Certification in First Aid/CPR (if required)

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing, walking and exposure to the weather outdoors
• Frequent walking/running, eye/hand/foot coordination, talking and hearing to demonstrate and execute skills
• Occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs. to move equipment as needed 

About The J

The J is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The J is Shabbat-Observant Friendly.

The mission of The J is to build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning and joy based on Jewish values, heritage and culture. The J operates on these values:

• Welcoming + Inclusive - We are welcoming, inclusive and nurturing. We invite all to join us in making connections and lifelong friendships.
• Building Community - We believe in the strength of community and we seek to cultivate a sense of belonging in all we do.
• Enriching Mind + Body + Soul - We help individuals live a physically, intellectually, and emotionally healthy lifestyle.
• Passing on Jewish Culture + History - We celebrate and pass on the values, culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish people.
• Treat Others As You Wish To Be Treated - We treat everyone with respect, dignity and loving kindness.