Hiring Youth Basketball Officials & Coaches!

“Basketball is life; everything else is details.” Are you the kind of person that reads that quote and instantly understands what it means, down to your core? What if we told you that CARD is currently offering employment opportunities where you would have the opportunity to share that love and appreciation of basketball with the youth of our community? AND you get paid to do it? CARD is excited to announce current openings for Youth Basketball Coaches and Officials. Keep reading to find out more about the position, the program schedules and desired qualifications.

GET PAID TO PLAY! Chico Area Recreation & Park District is accepting applications for staff for our fall & winter 2021 basketball programming that will run from mid-October through March. We are actively recruiting basketball officials and coaches.

TO APPLY CLICK HERE: https://secure6.entertimeonline.com/ta/6096874.careers?ShowJob=403070340

WHAT: CARD is currently looking for energetic, passionate and kind people to staff our youth basketball programs. Staff are responsible for making sure all players/coaches/spectators are gaining a “love of the game” in a positive, safe and age appropriate environment, while following the expectations and goals of the CARD Youth Sports Department.

CARD SPORTS MISSION: Every participant, player, parent, coach, official and staff is considered to be part of the CARD Youth Sports team. The golden rule of the Sports team is to remember that we are here for the participants. We want to make every child in our program not only a better athlete, but more importantly, a better person through the life skills the sports can provide. We strive to achieve the below goals with every participant:

Promote respect, citizenship and sportsmanship

Teach the fundamentals of sports, with progression of skills, drills and game play throughout the season/program.

Make sure all players know that they are safe, they matter, they are supported, and they are connected to the team- regardless of any difference they may have.

Give all players the benefits and life skills that sports provides.

Give all players a LOVE OF THE GAME that will spark an interest that will last a lifetime.

We are constantly looking at way to improve, learn from our mistakes, and provide the best possible programming for our community. We are passionate about sports and how it can positively impact a person's life. We are passionate about the "bigger picture" of what makes sports great.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate will be able to provide a fun and positive recreational sports experience encompassing a “Love of the Game” philosophy.

Having 5+ years of coaching, officiating and/or playing basketball experience is preferred.

Having basic knowledge of the sports is important, but the ability to coach children in an age appropriate manner that enables program participants to learn and improve skills, while fostering positive self-esteem, and promoting sportsmanship is our priority

Have passion and/or experience in working with youth and/or adults

Have the ability and personality to uphold high program expectations, to ensure each session is run safely with passion, energy, and enthusiasm.

Ensuring the safety of all participants.

Organizational skills to effectively email and communicate with players, parents, co-workers, Coordinator and Supervisor.

EMPLOYMENT DATES & TIMES: Anticipated dates for fall/winter 2021 season

PROGRAMS:

Youth Leagues (grades K-12th): Recruiting for coaches and officials

TIMES: Please note that our basketball programs run mid-October 2021-March 2022. There is no program 11/22-11/26 for Thanksgiving Break and 12/20-1/2 for Winter Break.

COACHES: Practices will be on Mondays, Tuesday or Thursdays from 3:30-5PM, 5-6:30PM, or 6:30-8PM. Each team only has one practice and one game a week. Games will be Wednesdays and/or Fridays from 11/3-3/11 between 3:30-7PM. Practices start the week of November 1.

OFFICIALS: Games for all leagues will be on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday from 11/3-3/11. Weekday game times will vary between 4-9PM. Saturday games will vary between 9AM-3PM.

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MANDATORY TRAININGS: All staff must complete a background check, a virtual New Hire Orientation (through Human Resources), a virtual Sports Orientation, and an on-site training in October.