Variable Youth Sports Coach - Flag Football

HIRING RANGE: $17.00/hour JOB SUMMARY The City of Lakewood is currently looking for a youth flag football coach for our Middle School Sports program. This season runs August 2026 through October 2026, and practices are either before or after school with games after school. The coach would commit to working an entire season. No previous coaching experience necessary. The primary responsibility of Youth Sports Coach is to provide instruction and supervision duties for a youth flag football team. Under general supervision of a Recreation Programmer-Sports, the variable sports staff is responsible for a variety of sports related duties including, but not limited to; setting up/taking down sports equipment, keeping score, maintaining records, and general supervision of participants at either youth or adult sports leagues. The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business need. This position would be a part-time non benefitted position. MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES . (This job description does not intend to list every function of the position). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Have knowledge of current major sports (listed above) and their skill development techniques. An ability to maintain the attention of youth in a sports setting. The capability to develop and implement an effective practice plan according to skill level and age for every training session. A willingness to prepare the gym/field for practice/game play, i.e. nets setup, equipment set-up The ability to maintain conditions of the playing area as well as a safe and supervised environment. The capability to attend to minor accidents and emergency situations in a calm and effective manner. The readiness to act as a liaison between players, parents and supervisor/specialist. And an ability to work under minimal supervision while following program policies. HOURS OF WORK Weekday mornings between 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Weekday evenings between 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturdays between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS Demonstrate creative ability in age-appropriate class design. Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS <b style="margin: 0; padding: 0; font-sty