Athletic Coach

Summary: To instruct and lead players based upon program guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach skills essential to the development and growth of an individuals abilities.
• Model and teach payers to honor the games by respecting the rules, opponents, officials, teammates and ones self.
• Effectively communicate with the Park District, parents, players and other coaches in a positive manner.
• Hold a pre-season parent meeting to discuss goals, objectives and expectations for the season.
• Ensure the safety of all participants during practices and games.
• Adhere to the coachs code of conduct and coaches manual.
• Set up prior to the start of the program and clean up after the program is finished.
• Communicated all feedback and other relative information to the supervisor.
• Ensure accident reports are filled out properly and are submitted to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Assume responsibilities for keys to facilities that will be issues at the beginning of employment. These keys must be returned at the end of the season.
• Properly run scoreboard at various facilities as needed or instructed.
• Must wear proper attire when coaching games.
• Attend all practices and games.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience: Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software and Word Processing software.

Schedule:

Classification: Seasonal

Benefits: 

The Park District of Highland Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer