Job: Part Time Youth Sports Coach

Job Description

Job Type: Part time, Hourly

Wage: $30/hr.

Location: Canon City, CO.

Job Description:

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Abraxas Youth and Family Services we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

About Abraxas Youth and Family Services

For more than 53 years, Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?

 Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation

• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Programs

• Employee Referral Bonuses

• Company-Paid Training

 Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Certification Opportunities

• Leadership Development Programs

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

 Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day

• Support Individuals and Families

• Build Meaningful Relationships

• Strengthen Communities

• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will direct the daily activities of adolescent males in programming utilizing acceptable behavioral management principles. Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment in crisis situations.

Your responsibilities may includes:

• Sports Instruction and Coaching
  Provide structured sports instruction and coaching for youth ages 9–17.
  Work with both male and female youth in a professional, respectful, and inclusive manner.
  Plan and conduct practices, drills, conditioning, and recreational activities.
  Provide instruction in, but not limited to:
  Soccer, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Circuit training, Strength and conditioning activitiesand Additional individual and team sports as identified by the Recreation Department.
  Modify activities based on youth ability, age, physical limitations, behavioral needs, and treatment considerations.
  Teach fundamental athletic skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, communication, and appropriate competition.
  Encourage participation and provide positive reinforcement while maintaining appropriate expectations and boundaries.
  SPRTC Recreation League
  Serve as a coach for the SPRTC Recreation League.
  Organize and conduct practices in preparation for recreational league games.
  Transport and supervise youth participating in approved community recreational league games and activities.
  Represent SPRTC professionally while participating in community-based activities.
  Communicate with recreation league staff, coaches, officials, and community partners as appropriate.
  Ensure youth follow SPRTC expectations and community league rules while participating off campus.
  Maintain appropriate supervision and accountability of youth throughout community activities and transportation.
  Youth Engagement and Therapeutic Support
  Establish positive, professional relationships with youth while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
  Use sports and recreation to promote communication, cooperation, accountability, confidence, and healthy coping skills.
  Support the facility's trauma-informed approach when interacting with youth.
  Reinforce positive behavior and encourage youth to make healthy choices.
  Work collaboratively with Recreation, Clinical, Education, and Program staff.
  Follow individualized treatment plans, behavioral expectations, safety procedures, and supervision requirements as applicable to recreational activities.
  Recognize and report safety concerns, behavioral concerns, injuries, or other significant incidents to appropriate SPRTC staff.
  
  Safety and Compliance
  Maintain constant awareness of youth safety during all activities.
  Follow SPRTC policies and procedures regarding supervision, boundaries, transportation, emergency response, and youth interactions.
  Follow all required facility, licensing, regulatory, and documentation requirements.
  Immediately report injuries, accidents, incidents, or safety concerns according to SPRTC procedures.
  Maintain professional boundaries with youth at all times.
  Protect confidential youth and facility information.
  Complete all required training and maintain required certifications.
  
  Schedule Requirements
  
  This is a part-time position with a schedule that will primarily support youth recreation, practices, and community league activities.

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

✔ Compassionate

✔ Dependable

✔ Patient

✔ Team-Oriented

✔ Service-Focused

✔ Professional

✔ Positive

✔ Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

• Experience playing, coaching, teaching, or participating in organized sports or physical fitness activities.
  Ability to work effectively with youth ages 9–17.
  Ability to work with both male and female youth.
  Ability to maintain professional boundaries and appropriate conduct in a residential treatment setting.
  Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  Ability to safely lead physical activities and sports programming.
  Ability to work evenings and weekends.
  Valid driver's license and ability to meet SPRTC requirements for transporting youth, if transportation is an assigned responsibility.
  
  Preferred:
  Previous coaching, recreation, physical education, youth programming, or athletic experience.
  Formal coaching, fitness, athletic training, or physical education experience.

Schedule

The position will be required to:

Work weekends as scheduled.

Work at least one weekday evening each week.

Have availability for evening recreational league games and practices.

Have flexibility to work additional evenings or weekend hours based on league schedules, special events, tournaments, and facility programming.

Transport and coach youth during approved community recreational league games.

Maintain flexibility as recreational league schedules may vary throughout the season.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

 Join Us in Building Better Futures! Apply Today!

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

If you’re looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

About Our Organization

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is part of the Imperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment. 

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.