Long Beach Community Investment Company
Long Beach, CA

YOUTH SPORTS SUMMER BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL COACHES (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST III-V-N/C)

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Description

Come join the City of Long Beach! Our Community Recreation Services Bureau, in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, is seeking amazing Recreation Program Leaders to assist with the Youth Sports Program. The Youth Sports Program is offered year-round for youth ages 5 to 14. Our program focuses on developing fundamentals and good sportsmanship. Youth Sports Coaches and Officials provide instruction and officiating in ball hockey, basketball, indoor soccer, tee ball, baseball, softball, flag football and volleyball.

The current position is for Baseball and/or Softball coaches, thereafter the hired individual may have the opportunity to work in other programs and sports. (Must have working knowledge of sports, either leading/coaching a team or playing on a team.)

These positions can be filled at the following levels, depending on qualifications:

• RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST III – $16.76 / hour
• RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST IV – $17.31 / hour
• RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST V – $18.09 / hour

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is a nationally recognized and award-winning organization with 1,100 full-time/part-time staff and a budget of $85 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Under direction, coach an assigned team(s) of youth and/or officiate games of Baseball and Softball and emphasize good sportsmanship and fundamentals development.
• Attend and lead all practices, games, and events for assigned team(s).
• Prepare courts and/or fields for play including all set up, break down, and clean-up duties.
• Ensure that rosters and related paperwork are submitted and maintained in accordance with the Department’s Youth Sports Program rules.
• Monitor and regulate games including all paperwork in accordance to Youth Sports rules.
• Ensure that sports equipment and supplies are properly maintained.
• Ensure that parents and participants are informed about games and league information.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings and in-service and training sessions.
• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of the participants in your care at all times.
• Adhere to the department dress code by maintaining a neat and clean personal appearance.
• Adhere to the Department’s Youth Sports Code of Conduct and/or Youth Sports Officials Pledge and maintain a positive and enthusiastic demeanor.
• Perform all other assigned duties as requested by the lead staff and/or supervisor.

Requirements To File

This position is open to all candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Must have working knowledge of Baseball and/or Softball, either leading/coaching a team or playing on a team.
• Must be at least 16 years of age (if under 18, must have valid permit to work).
• Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work and between game/park locations.
• Must be able to work June through August and willing to work weekday nights, weekend mornings, and weekend afternoons.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with youth in recreation programs, sports, and/or other related areas is desirable.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Ability to relate well to children, parents and staff (school and agency).
• Ability and willing to adapt to a changing environment.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. To be considered, applicants must submit an online application. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of experience. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.