GoPlay! Head Coach (HC)

The Edmonton Sport and Social Club (ESSC) is currently looking to fill two GoPlay! Head Coach positions. The successful candidate will work directly with the Manager of Youth Operations to develop program plans as well as train, mentor and evaluate new coaches. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has leadership experience, enjoys teaching and coaching, working with children from ages 1.5 years old – 7 years old, and ensuring high standards are met in the field. To check out more about GoPlay! click here.

General Overview:

GoPlay! is powered by the awesome team at the ESSC . The ESSC is an adult co-ed recreational sports league provider that operates year-round. After bringing recreational sport and social offerings to adults in our city for 20 years, we have decided to also bring recreational sport and social opportunities to the youth of our city! GoPlay! is a low commitment, non-competitive, fun place for kids to learn a variety of sports and life skills, be active and meet friends right in their own community.

GoPlay! brings social and physical development together, as our instructors lead youth as young as 18 months through Sport Programming. Our games and activities are not only designed to work on children's physical literacy, but also key attributes such as Sportsmanship, Leadership, Teamwork and more!

Offerings are comprised of four distinct seasons throughout the year, with each season offering 6-8 weeks of classes. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work year-round, with the heaviest workloads coming in the Spring and Summer seasons, when outdoor offerings are operating at full capacity.

Start Date: March 2024

Hours: 4-8 hours per week for March-April, which will be training-focused, and 15-25 hours per week May-August.

The Head Coach must be available during the evenings on at least 3 nights (4:00 pm – 8:00 pm) a week. Some weekend work will be required. Weekend work will be limited during the months of July and August.

• Learn the operations of the GoPlay! program from the Manager of Youth Operations (MYO) and master the GoPlay! Coaches training material.
• Assist in developing and trialing new games and activities.
• Assist with training new coaches, as well as work coaching shifts throughout the week.
• Perform GoPlay class visits and mentorship of GoPlay! Coaches.
• Perform mid-season evaluations of Coaches and equipment delivery to coaches.
• Administrative duties, including: class reports, evaluations, Coach feedback, emails to the MYO, and other correspondence with office staff.
• Role model the ESSC values (pride, ownership and care) in and out of the office
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Youth Operations.
• Manage registrations, and make-up classes through our database & website.
• Assisting with emergency phone calls during times classes are being offered (1-2 nights per week, and rotating weekend mornings).

• Experience in sports and/or working with youth/childcare
• Weeknight and Weekend availability
• Reliable vehicle
• Coaching experience would be an asset
• Friendly and outgoing leadership
• Strong communication skills
• Respectful
• Strong desire to work with youth

All coaches will be required to provide:

• Valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Valid & completed First Aid & CPR Certification (or willingness to get)

Rate of Pay:

• $19-$20/hour*

*Bonus available, based on a 2-season contract. The bonus and a potential raise are contingent upon a Performance Review completed by the Manager of Youth Operations.

• All applicants must complete the online pre-interview form. Please attach your resume and cover letter at the bottom of the pre-interview form. Attn. Manager of Youth Operations.
• Only successful applicants will be contacted by the ESSC.