64 Sports Recreation jobs in the United States

Job Description

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Sports & Recreation Manager, coaches will work with youth of various ages. Coaches must have the ability and desire to work with children, parents, volunteers, and peers. Coaches will supervise and assist in activities for all Sports & Recreation sessions. Coaches ensure the safety and well-being of players while they are in their care.

Essential Functions

•To know, explain and exemplify the mission, purpose, and values of the Kroc Center and The SalvationArmy (TSA).

•Provide building blocks for healthy development for youth through the infusing of the 40Developmental Assets into programming and daily interactions.

•Assist in the leading of all sports and recreation activities with enthusiasm - according to training protocol established.

•Adhere to and implement discipline procedures created for players.

•Keep player issues confidential. Do not share issues with other players, parents, news organizations, volunteers, or staff members who are not involved.

•Adhere to dress code at all times.

•Return program equipment to appropriate designated area upon completion of activity with group unless otherwise arranged.

•Facilitate player check in and out procedures according to protocol.

•Communicate respectfully with peers, supervisors, and customers of various socio-economic backgrounds. Handle disputes with participants and parents in a professional manner with guidance from the and Sports & Recreation Director.

•Ensure the safe use of the facility and execution of activities through enforcement of facility and activity-specific regulations and insuring that only registered players participate.

•Maintain a safe working environment; report any and all facility defects/problems and any suspicious activities or persons to the Sports & Recreation Director.

•Assist in emergencies or treatment of injured participants. Follow up with completion of appropriate paperwork as directed.

•Perform regular head counts and keep an accurate attendance list of assigned players. Plan activities, lesson plans, and supervision of activity stations with the help of other coaches as needed.

•Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.

•Recognize the spiritual need of individuals, which may require referral to the officer/pastor who is an ordained minister of religion.

•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 lift and carry up to 40 pounds

•Perform all other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to be able to lift up to 10lbs. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinets drawers and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must have ability to work and relate well with people.
• Must attend staff, child safety, and other trainings as directed.
• Must have a philosophy of education, child, and player development which is consistent with that of The Salvation Army Kroc Center.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Must have the ability to work with children, parents, and staff in a capacity of leadership, counseling, and education including but not limited to:
• Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children of all ages. Ability to use appropriate positive discipline consistently. Ability to handle security and crisis situations calmly. Ability to provide constant and continual supervision.
• Ability to engage and maintain a child's interest inactivities.

• Design, develop, and implement a wide variety of leisure and sports programs and events.
• Plan and coordinate all logistical aspects of activities, including scheduling, venue booking, and resource allocation.
• Develop engaging content for program promotion across various digital platforms.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during activities.
• Manage program budgets and track expenses effectively.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, vendors, and instructors.
• Recruit, train, and supervise activity facilitators or coaches as needed.
• Gather feedback from participants and stakeholders to continuously improve program offerings.
• Stay current with trends and best practices in the leisure and sports industry.
• Create reports on program attendance, outcomes, and financial performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management, Sports Management, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program development and coordination, preferably in leisure, sports, or community activities.
• Proven ability to design and manage diverse recreational programs.
• Strong understanding of event planning and logistics.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in digital marketing and social media engagement for program promotion.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote setting.
• Experience with budget management and financial tracking.
• First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Passion for sports, recreation, and community engagement.

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking self-motivated, energetic, responsible individuals to officiate Adult Volleyball matches. Incumbents must possess a high level of knowledge of the rules and regulations of volleyball and work without direct technical supervision.

The position may include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Officiates adult volleyball matches
• Interprets and enforces game rules
• Maintains order and enforces safety procedures for both participants and spectators during sporting events
• Ensures that game courts and equipment are in proper and safe playing condition

Working conditions include prolonged standing, running, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The need to lift, drag and push equipment weighing up to 40 pounds may also be required. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination. Acute hearing is required when providing personal customer service. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Minimum age is 18 years old

Desirable qualifications include:

• Experience preferred
• Knowledge of current USAV rules for volleyball
• Knowledge of officiating techniques and methods of refereeing disputes
• Understand methods of scorekeeping
• Possess basic arithmetic principles and practices
• Possess strong conflict resolution and customer service skills
• Communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers and the general public
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving players and spectators with patience, good judgment and diplomacy
• Ability to follow both oral and written instructions

Licenses/certifications include:

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C CA driver's license and a safe driving record OR the ability to supply alternate transportation as approved by the appointing authority.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources.

City application forms, completed in full and responses to the supplemental questions are required. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience and/or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application, please do not indicate "see resume in any section of the application or supplemental questions." Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page; go to Sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: Jobs. Late or incomplete applications will also not be accepted. Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for this position as this job posting may close without notice.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates. You may contact Faye Brand, HR Technician at for recruitment updates.

Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Gary Brown, Recreation Services Coordinator 2, at or email: For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at or email:

• Officiates adult volleyball matches
• Interprets and enforces game rules
• Maintains order and enforces safety procedures for both participants and spectators during sporting events
• Ensures that game courts and equipment are in proper and safe playing condition

• Minimum age is 18 years old

• Experience Preferred
• Knowledge of current USAV rules for volleyball
• Knowledge of officiating techniques and methods of refereeing disputes
• Understand methods of scorekeeping
• Possess basic arithmetic principles and practices
• Possess strong conflict resolution and customer service skills
• Communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers and the general public
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving players and spectators with patience, good judgment and diplomacy
• Ability to Follow both oral and written instructions

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Job Category: Athletics & Kroc Centers

Requisition Number: 13004016092

Part-Time

Rate: $17.50 USD per hour

San Diego Kroc Center

Salvation Army Kroc Community Center

San Diego, CA 921155829, USA

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Sports & Recreation Manager's leadership, the Sports and Recreation Lead will support the youth sports leagues at the Kroc Center. They will serve as the head coach for Sports & Recreation sessions, will ensure the safety and well-being of players while they are in our care, will assist the Sports and Recreation manager, and ensure prompt and courteous customer service.

Essential Functions

• Maintain equipment inventory for each sport, ensuring all items are safe and clean for use.
• Support the Sports & Recreation Manager with development and implementation of practice plans, game schedule and We Are Second Character Curriculum.
• Serve as Head Coach for designated sports, be available to communicate with parents before/after practice, ensure all other coaches are ready to cooperatively lead practice, and guide his/her own team during practice.
• Ensure each practice is properly set up; equipment is cleaned after the conclusion.
• Ensure all safety guidelines are followed, both physical safety and PTM, handling concerns and incidents according to training and with the completion of any and all necessary reporting and forms.
• Supervise and evaluate Sports staff members.
• Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures, including but not limited to confidentiality, child safety, cash handling, liability waivers, records retention, reporting and statistics.
• Other duties as assigned by Sports & Recreation Manager.

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Perform all physical aspects of the position, including being mobile, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinets drawers and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone. May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions or bodily fluids as part of the environment. Work environments range from quiet work areas to busy, noisy indoor and outdoor spaces with several groups talking amongst themselves concurrently. Must be able to actively participate in youth games/activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience playing/coaching at least one of the following sports: basketball, soccer, football, volleyball.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Must have a philosophy of education, child, and player development that is consistent with that of the Salvation Army Kroc Center.
• Must have the ability to work with children, parents, and staff in a capacity of leadership, counseling, and education including but not limited to: ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children of all ages; ability to use appropriate positive discipline consistently; ability to handle security and crisis situations calmly; ability to provide constant and continual supervision; ability to engage and maintain a child's interest in activities; ability to present oneself in a professional manner; ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in relation to information and documentation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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• Attend required program meetings and sport specific trainings
• Assist with participant check-in and game site set-up/clean-up
• Officiate games while enforcing Intramural Sports policies, procedures, and rules
• Other duties as assigned

• Communication
• Inclusivity
• Striving for Excellence
• Individual Leadership
• Integrity
• Safety Awareness

• High School Diploma/GED
• Current UW student

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2. Resume or C.V.

Grand Canyon University is seeking an Intramural Sports Official to support the mission of Grand Canyon University through GCU's Campus Recreation department.

Purpose within the Organization:

The purpose of this position is to assist the Intramural Manager and Intramural Coordinator in working the various programs offered within Intramural Sports.

Responsibilities Related to Purpose:

• Officiate Intramural contests.
• Assist with pre and post-game logistics and administrative functions.
• Assist with preparation and inspection of the game site.
• Understand emergency/evacuation procedures.
• Provide positive public relations, program promotion, and policy education to participants.
• Verify participant eligibility.
• Attend all officials training clinics.
• Provide a friendly, upbeat, and customer service oriented environment at all times.
• Proficiently use a Fox 40 whistle

• Proficient in using Fox 40 Whistle

• General knowledge of recreational sports programs.
• Possess good leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others.
• Possess good conflict resolution skills.
• Genuine interest in serving students.
• Available to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Thorough knowledge of the Intramural Sports policies and procedures.
• A thorough knowledge of the officiating aspect of Intramural Sports.
• Ability to deal with difficult people in a professional manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a Bachelor's program or Master's program.
• Retain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.
• Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.

• Sitting: 1 hour
• Standing: 6 hours
• Walking: 6 hours
• Lifting: Frequently
• Carrying: Frequently
• Pushing: Frequently
• Bending: Frequently
• Squatting: Frequently
• Kneeling: Frequently
• Climbing: Frequently
• Reaching: Frequently
• Grasping: Frequently
• Fine Eye to Hand Coordination: Frequently
• Work Environment: Office building on site. Work preformed is primarily inside, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.