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SPRING - Youth Flag Football Coach

Town of Normal

Town of Normal

Normal, IL, USA
Posted 6+ months ago

Job Description

Join our new Flag Football program staff this summer! New 2025, Flag-Football offering a safe alternative to the football leagues while teaching the same skills and promoting the fun and love of the game.

This position will be responsible for instructing a team of up to 10 children 1 night a week (Tuesday) and a 5 v 5 game (Thursday) in the evenings (5-7pm). Coaches will teach/supervise their individual teams and prepare them for game play during their four week season.

Staff Hours - Tues/Thurs 4:45-7:15pm (May 6 - May 29)

Duties/Essential Job Functions

-Assist in developing a lesson plan for the program

-Instructing larger groups of children (Groups of 8-12)

-Teaching youth the basics of football and safe recreational play

-Enforcing program rules

-Care of supplies and equipment

Required Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

-Must have knowledge of the sport

-Must be able to demonstrate proper techniques to participants

-Must enjoy working with young children

-Must be outgoing and able to lead

Desirable Training and Experience

Preferred age is 18 years and older. Exceptions can be made for applicants with prior coaching and/or playing experience.