YOUTH SPORTS COACH- Volleyball

DEPARTMENT: HELENA CORPS
POSITION TITLE: YOUTH SPORTS COACH
STATUS: Non-Exempt / Part Time / Temporary

This role operates seasonally, from July 5 - October 31.

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.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

* Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent
* Minimum of professional or volunteer experience working with young adults and community members
* Coaching, athletic club leadership skill needed
* Organizational experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

* 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 imitative
* 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.

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.

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.

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.

Life and Voluntary Options. An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.

Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months' service time.

Paid Vacation:

• Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.
• Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.
• Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months' service time.

Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.