TRAVEL COACH

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TRAVEL COACH

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TRAVEL COACH

 Salary $22.56 - $27.42 Hourly Location City of Commerce, 2535 Commerce Way, Commerce, CA Job Type

PART-TIME

Job Number 2026-0527 Department Parks & Recreation Opening Date 05/27/2026 Closing Date 6/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS QUESTIONS THE

POSITION

• This recruitment is to fill a current vacancy in the Parks & Recreation Department for a Soccer Travel Coach as well as to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies that become available in othe travel teams.

Under general supervision, provides journey level coaching duties in support of competitive sports teams including coordinating and overseeing staff travel team program activities related to promoting, motivating, coordinating, assigning daily work assignments; supervises and evaluates the quality of work; ensures youth participants are properly trained in techniques, tactics and physical regimens and safety; instructs, coordinates and supervises individual and group travel teams, to include but not limited to baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, boxing, and karate, and other non-aquatic recreational sports activities for the City of Commerce.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. lncumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, location and I or position-specific duties.

• Supervises Commerce Travel Team programs to provide a quality competitive environment to train and motivate young athletes in a variety of sports; instructs team participants, coaches on techniques, tactics, physical training regimens, and safety.
• Creates and adheres to approved budget; determines costs and order uniforms, equipment, transportation and other items while remaining within established budget; submits fiscal reports showing team expenses and costs.
• Leads, organizes and coordinates sports practices and physical workouts.
• Monitors activities during meets and practices; evaluates individual and team performance, explains techniques and assists with skills improvement.
• Monitors participants and ensures compliance to rules, regulations, policies and procedures; ensures facilities/fields are maintained in clean and safe condition.
• Promotes a positive recreation environment and good personal behavior; meets with general public, community resource agencies, and other organizations to promote program activities.
• Prevents accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of patrons; monitors activities in the facilities/fields for individuals who may need assistance or guidance.
• Performs regular tests, monitors facilities/fields, and makes necessary adjustments to avoid safety issues or necessary enhancements; maintains inventory of uniforms and equipment.
• Responds to emergencies or persons in distress; resuscitates patrons; administers first aid to the injured, and calls Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on serious accident cases.
• Evaluates travel team programs for effectiveness and participation levels; tracks training hours and coaching services provided; monitors results, and generates operational reports as needed; maintains daily logs and records, and prepares incident, accident, and operation reports.
• Trains, supervises and coordinates the work of volunteers and part-time staff; ensures that staff maintain safe, and aesthetically pleasing sports tournaments and events, and adhere to policies and procedures for safe operations.
• Provides sports clinics for Recreation level teams that participate in City leagues.
• Acts in the place of the Travel Sports Coordinator during absences or as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or GED equivalent AND Two (2) years of coaching experience, preferably with the City of Commerce. Competitive sports experience is desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Required Licenses or Certifications:

Must obtain a Class C driver's license with passenger endorsement within 90 days of appointment. Sport certification or licenses is desirable. First Aid and CPR certification. Applicant will be required to pass a background investigation.

Special Requirements:

Must maintain a level of physical fitness and maintain excellent sports skills to meet Department standards. Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally. Incumbents may be required to work overtime, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. Employer City of Commerce