Program Lead – Basketball Coach

Job Duties:

• Responsible for providing diverse program experiences for assigned group.
• Developing programs that are age-appropriate.
• Be responsible for maintaining order and discipline within program.
• Market programs to other departments & community organizations where youth are present.
• Keep program within budget through program development and participant retention.
• Be prepared to discuss with a parent any experience a child has during program.
• Supervise volunteers while they are working, assist other staff, and follow/enforce policies set forth by supervisor.
• Will be at your program area and set up 15 minutes prior to start of scheduled activities.
• Prepare and administer weekly practices and program communications.
• Be present at required team games and program activities.

Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must be an example of good moral behavior.
• Must have previous experience and knowledge with similar program and large/small group activities.
• Supervise and facilitate youth programming/sports activities to youth ages 2-17.
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification current or obtained as soon as possible.
• Desire to work with children and parents daily.
• Required at least 3 months working and/or volunteering with children ages 2-17.
• Prefer one or more years of previous basketball experience through league, coaching, or officiating.
• Willingness to project the City of McHenry image by personal adherence to all policies.
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret and administer all policies, established by the City of McHenry Parks & Recreation department, to all employees and volunteers you may encounter.