Job Description

POSITION TITLE: YOUTH SPORTS COACH - BASKETBALL

DEPARTMENT: HELENA CORPS

STATUS: Non-Exempt, Seasonal, On Call

SUPERVISOR: ATHLETICS/EMERGENCY DISASTER SERVICES

DIRECTOR

GENERAL STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Youth Program Coach reports to the Athletic Director and is responsible for the supervision and coordination of the youth sports team. Managing the youth team and volunteers. Maintaining contact with parents, team and volunteers of practices and game times. Coaching the youth to develop better skills in their sport, as well as a good team player.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work a non-standard work week generally in accordance with The Salvation Army athletic programs, tournaments, gym rentals or events.
• Represent The Salvation Army upholding it’s standards at all times
• Work with the Athletic Director in planning snacks, prayer, and use of the gym for the team.
• Keep team stats for individual players
• Interface with the youth’s parents as the coach of the team
• Manage team sports equipment and keep it in useable order and or notify the athletic director of needed replacements or repairs
• Answer incoming phone calls and process mail accordingly
• Maintain Department Logs and Stats
• Maintain and update contact information for the team
• Generate reports of attendance stats
• Prepare and distribute practice schedules
• Coordinate with the athletic director arrival/leave times for players for both home and away games
• Assist in making sure the bus is clean after road trips
• Perform other duties as assigned in accordance to the job description.
• Drive non-CDL multi-passenger van or mini-bus for the transportation of players.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of professional or volunteer experience working with teens, young adults, and community members
• One year coaching basketball, athletic club leadership experience required
• Organizational experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must have sport specific knowledge for sport coaching
• Detail oriented and attention to detail
• Self-starter
• Team player
• Outgoing and energetic
• Strong use of the English language in verbal and written communication
• Excellent telephone skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential
• Ability to set priorities and accept responsibility willingly
• Ability to exercise sound judgement
• Ability to recruit, lead and empower youth team and volunteers
• Must have a valid Montana State driver’s license
• Must complete and adhere to Protecting the Mission requirements and guidelines, including the ability to pass a TSA background check.
• Must cooperate with The Salvation Army policies and procedures

SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS:

• Microsoft Word and Excel helpful
• Microsoft PowerPoint, helpful
• Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
• Ability to operate telephone
• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Ability to understand written information

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed primarily in a gymnasium environment, which will be noisy and involve physical activity. Work will also include travel to and from away games, so will include time driving a vehicle and in external facilities.

The Salvation Army reserves the right to reassign, review the job or to require that different or additional tasks be performed based on the organization’s need or when circumstances change.

Work Schedule / Location:

Work schedule will vary. There will be some regular hours for scheduled practices, but hours will vary when traveling for away games. Location will vary depending on game schedule.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.