Volunteer Football Coach

*****A City of West Park Volunteer Application is REQUIRED****** Note: The application is attached to this volunteer job description

JOB TITLE: Volunteer Youth Football Coach

EMPLOYER: City of West Park

DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation

REPORTS TO: Recreation Manager

PAY RANGE: Volunteer (No Pay)

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/3/2023

SUMMARY: A successful volunteer candidate will play an active role in the City’s football program by promoting a positive and encouraging environment with the youth group programs for operational success. The purpose of this position is to provide support to athletic activities, have daily contact with the public, and require the ability to interact with City staff, volunteers and individuals of various backgrounds in a professional, positive, and tactful manner at all times. Independent judgment is required to identify, select and apply the most appropriate of available guidelines and procedures. This position is responsible for designing and implementing basic sports strategies, scheduling team practices and games, and ensuring all team members get equal playing time.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement sporting strategies.

• Provide a safe and fun environment for children.
• Work to improve team unity and sportsmanship; teach young athletes the fundamentals of the football sport; and emphasize skills development including safety, fair play, and sportsmanship.
• Give each player adequate playing time with fairness.
• Put the well-being of players ahead of personal desire to win.

• Set realistic and age-appropriate expectations for all team members.
• Ensure the safety of the team during practice sessions and games.

• Plan, schedule and supervise games and practices.
• Inform players and parents about games, practices, events, cancellations, and make-ups.
• Supervise assistant coaches and team parents.
• Ensure proper sideline behavior from team members and parents.
• Promote the values of responsibility and commitment, and emphasize the importance of academics first and foremost.

• Develops and coordinates youth football training practices/programs; ensures timely delivery and evaluation of programs throughout the league.
• Assesses and develops volunteers’ skills and abilities; assigns qualified volunteers to specific tasks based on own assessment and volunteers’ interests.
• Monitors volunteers’ performance and provides regular feedback; works to encourage and motivate volunteers.
• Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of volunteers; actively works to promote and recognize performance.

• Learn and follow ALL association and league rules, policies, and procedures.
• Attend all association and league meetings, classes, and functions.
• Assume responsibility for equipment that has been provided by the City of West Park.
• Attend any required trainings.
• Attend regularly scheduled coaches’ meetings.
• The ability to travel to and from all games.
• Inform the Recreation Manager of any problems.

• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two to four years related experience or equivalent
• CPR/AED and First aid valid certification
• Required screening of a Level II background check and drug testing
• Completion of the following safety courses prior to season: Crash Course Concussion Education, Prepare Sports Safety Course, SafeSport Trained Course, the Fundamentals of Coaching and Heat and Illness prevention, football coaches clinic and scholastics trainings.
• In depth knowledge of football sporting strategies
• Ability to work cooperatively with volunteers, parents, youth and other members of the community.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and be patience and understanding
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and team motivation
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize teams
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Passion, enthusiasm, focus, creativity, and a positive outlook.
• Ability to effectively use courtesy to communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds and models the use of non-discriminatory practices in all activities.

COMPETENCIES:

• Design--Generates creative solutions; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills--Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service--Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills--Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication--Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication--Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Visionary Leadership--Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
• Change Management—Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results
• Delegation--Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
• Leadership--Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Managing People--Includes volunteers in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to volunteers; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Diversity--Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics--Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support--Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Judgment--Displays willingness to make decisions; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation--Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing--Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism--Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity--Meets productivity standards; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security--Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability--Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality--Is consistently at the field and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and trainings on time.
• Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually required to stand

• Continually required to walk
• Frequently required to balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Moderate physical activity
• Frequently utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Frequently requires handling objects of average-weight up to 100 pounds.
• Frequently requires to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds/ more than 50 pounds
• Continually exposure to outside weather conditions

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.