Youth Recreational Coaches

Youth Recreational Coaches 1-12 Hrs/Wk Pay based on experience Overview The Legacy Center of Michigan is looking for experienced former players and coaches to join its recreational sports coaching team! The Legacy Center currently offers recreational soccer, baseball, basketball and volleyball leagues. Many of our coaches are current or former college soccer players that have a passion for sports and coaching. Coaches must be comfortable and confident working with children ages 4-18yrs of age, and must display a high level of sports knowledge and experience. The ideal candidate has an outgoing personality and excellent communication skills for both player, parent and internal coaching interactions.. Applicants should have good customer service, time management and problem solving skills as well. Training will be provided for all coaches.

Essential Job Duties:

Attend Legacy Center coach training course. Conduct weekly practices that follow the provided curriculum. Attend all team practices and games Maintain knowledge of game, rules, and skills necessary for the sport. Advise team in rules, game strategies, and performance principles. Focus on the improvement of players and the team as a whole while keeping participation enjoyable. Determine the game line up and make changes as needed. Instruct and facilitate pre- and post-game procedures. Communicate professionally with parents, game officials and the opposing teams. Maintain and return all Legacy Center issued equipment and keep the storage areas neat and organized. Use the program to educate players on the virtues of discipline, time management, team work, and academic success. Communicate regularly and positively with players, parents and other coaches in regards to the season, sport, and any concerns.

Related Duties:

In cooperation with the Recreational Sports Coordinator, communicate with players and parents regarding schedules and changes to the schedule. Coaches are to be liaisons between the team and Recreational Sports Coordinator. Elevate questions or concerns to the Recreational Sports Coordinator. Occasionally officiate pre-k through 2nd grade games. Follow policies and procedures as presented in the Legacy Center staff handbook. Make sure facilities are left clean and organized after each use. Assist with end of season meeting and/or re-cap as requested. Preform player evaluations as needed. Participate in occasional promotional events. Complete all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid Michigan Driver's License Two (2) years coaching experience or significant college playing experience preferred Availability to commit to the entire schedule Knowledge of rules and skills of particular sport Willingness to place emphasis on the Legends Rec Soccer Curriculum Must have a reliable form of transportations