Coach – Parks & Recreation (Seasonal/Limited-Term) at City of Onalaska – Onalaska, Wisconsin

Seeking students and adults with sports knowledge! The City of Onalaska is seeking to hire an Instructor and Traveling Coach. Under the supervision of the Recreation Manager/Coordinator, the employee in this position is responsible for the overall direction and oversight of any portion associated with a recreation program. Independently provides direction to staff, coaches, volunteers, umpire/referees and spectators on issues relating to a program plan and program structure, team selection, rule interpretation, schedules, equipment needs and use, safety of participants, umpires/referees, staff and spectators.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develops and implements basic practice plans and/or lessons.
• Coaches teams in the department/in-house recreational leagues (within community).
• Teaches participants the importance of sportsmanship, cooperation, and teamwork.
• Teaches participants the basic rules and regulations of the sport (i.e. baseball, football, volleyball, basketball, etc.).
• Leads practices and evaluates participant's skill level.
• Develops team roles for assistant coaches/volunteers and parents.
• Develops team guidelines.
• Distributes and collects program materials such as equipment, plans, uniforms, schedules and forms.
• Responsible for the program equipment and the condition of equipment.
• Assists with the set-up and cleanup of facilities.
• Reports injuries, facility hazards, and program concerns to the Recreation Manager or designee.
• Responds to accidents and emergencies in an appropriate manner; administering first aid accordingly.
• Attends training and organizational meetings as requested.
• Maintains communication with program participants, program and office staff.
• Resolves conflicts between participant parents, participants, coaches and officials/umpires.
• Contributes to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed or requested. The interdependency of operations is recognized and the abilities and skills exist to do other work as needed or requested.

Compensation: Wage range for these seasonal, limited-term positions is $10.00 to $13.00 per hour depending on qualifications and budget. There are no benefits associated with limited-term positions.

To Apply: To be considered for this opportunity, submit an online employment application. Position open until filled. Applications reviewed periodically upon submission.

Additional information: Minimum age 14. EOE/Drug Free Workplace.

High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not necessary. Student or adult with sports knowledge. Supervision and leadership techniques/skills desired. Experience playing, coaching or being part of a sport or program of similar nature. Must work with minimum supervision.


The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.