Denver Public Schools
Denver Public Schools is hiring: COACH, EXTENDED LEARNING SPORTS in Denver
Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO, United States, 80285
Job Description
** Applications will be received until [specific date]. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
About this job:
Helps elementary school athletes to play their best individually or as a team in sports such as but not limited to: football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, tennis and golf.
What DPS Offers You:
What You'll Do:
What You'll Need:
Knowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:
Education Requirements:
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
About Us
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.
** Applications will be received until [specific date]. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
About this job:
Helps elementary school athletes to play their best individually or as a team in sports such as but not limited to: football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, tennis and golf.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
- Hourly Rate $20.00/HR
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
- Seasonal non-benefited position.
What You'll Do:
- The ELCSports Leagues; Soccer, Flag Football, Basketball
- The first two weeks are practice only for the purpose of skill development and understanding rules and regulations. ELCSports Coaches are expected to prepare practice plans and host practice at the assigned school two times per week for all 8 weeks
- Beginning week 3, Coaches will host practice twice per week at assigned school and coach one game per week. Schools will play a total of 6 games, including home and away games.
- -Coaches will be paid up to 1.5 hours per practice and 2 hours for games, totaling up to 5 hours per week
- -Teaches fundamental and advanced athletic skills to elementary school aged student-athletes in order to prepare them for competition
- Becomes an expert on the rules, strategies, and techniques required for the sport as well as knowledgeable about sports equipment, physical fitness and safety.
- Supports the coordination and recruitment of student participants
- Attends preseason orientation hosted by ELCSports Administration to learn rules and expectations of the league
What You'll Need:
Knowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:
- Current CPR Certification or the ability to obtain one prior to coaching (online CPR not accepted).
- Teacher Certification is preferred.
- Previous coaching experience or experience working with urban youth preferred.
Education Requirements:
- High School diploma/equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
About Us
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.