The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance. HIRING RANGE: $17.00/hour JOB SUMMARY The City of Lakewood is currently looking for a youth flag football coach for our Middle School Sports program. This season runs August 2026 through October 2026, and practices are either before or after school with games after school. The coach would commit to working an entire season. No previous coaching experience necessary. The primary responsibility of Youth Sports Coach is to provide instruction and supervision duties for a youth flag football team. Under general supervision of a Recreation Programmer-Sports, the variable sports staff is responsible for a variety of sports related duties including, but not limited to; setting up/taking down sports equipment, keeping score, maintaining records, and general supervision of participants at either youth or adult sports leagues. The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position. A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity. Their work schedule is based on business need. This position would be a part-time non benefitted position. MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES. (This job description does not intend to list every function of the position). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Have knowledge of current major sports (listed above) and their skill development techniques. An ability to maintain the attention of youth in a sports setting. The capability to develop and implement an effective practice plan according to skill level and age for every training session. A willingness to prepare the gym/field for practice/game play, i.e. nets setup, equipment set-up The ability to maintain conditions of the playing area as well as a safe and supervised environment. The capability to attend to minor accidents and emergency situations in a calm and effective manner. The readiness to act as a liaison between players, parents and supervisor/specialist. And an ability to work under minimal supervision while following program policies. HOURS OF WORK Weekday mornings between 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Weekday evenings between 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturdays between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS Demonstrate creative ability in age-appropriate class design. Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from Recreation Programmer-Youth and Adult Sports ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Education

Technical knowledge of the sport of flag football. Preferred Certifications: Current CPR and First Aid certifications. Other

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic knowledge of offensive and defensive strategies pertaining to each sport. Set up and maintain sporting equipment. Ability to work with youth ages 3 to 16 years old. Knowledge and ability to demonstrate skill development techniques. Ability to give good, clear verbal direction to groups of 10 or more. Ability to follow supervisor’s instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to deal effectively with emergency situations. Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to be flexible in work schedule. Basic first aid and concussion awareness knowledge. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Lifting or Carrying: Ability to lift and carry bags of balls, and equipment on and off field with assistance. Pushing and Pulling: Ability to set up and take down equipment. Body Positions/Movements: Ability to stand, walk, run, sit, bend, stoop, squat, twist, reach, jump, swing arms. Hearing: Must be able to communicate with staff and participants via phone and in person. Vision: Must be able to instruct, observe, and demonstrate all class program aspects. Must be able to observe potential dangers. MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Remembering: Must remember participants’ names and abilities, follow-up with participants, parents, staff, and recall how to respond to emergency situations. Must remember policies and procedures and apply them accordingly. Language Ability: Must be able to read accurately. Must be able to demonstrate logic and verbally communicate. Reasoning: Must be able to demonstrate good judgment and assessment of skills. Must be able to demonstrate sound decision making skills and be reactive to the needs of the participants in providing intervention to injury. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed majority of the time out on outdoor fields. Interaction with participants and parents, co-workers and general public Ability to make assisted lifts of 50 pounds. EQUIPMENT USED Flag football equipment

Pay Range

$15.16-$17.73 Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions. Lakewood is full of possibilities for businesses, residents and visitors with innovative approaches, community collaboration, a strong financial foundation and healthy local economy. The city serves as a gateway to outdoor adventures while also providing a 10-minute commute to the heart of the metropolitan area. Much of Lakewood’s charm derives from neighborhoods as varied as horse properties, live/work units for artists, urban-style lofts and traditional homes. Lakewood has dedicated one-quarter of the land in the city to parks and open space, providing for a healthy, active lifestyle. The city also provides a comprehensive array of services, and we are home to global and national companies while also having a robust array of small businesses. We’re an All-America City connected to the metro area with the latest technology and multiple transportation options. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page: Access Lakewood Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! The City of Lakewood offers a robust benefits package. The following applies only to regular full-time and part-time positions. Medical Cigna HDHP with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Kaiser Permanente DHMO with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Delta Dental PPO plus Premier Plan Vision Vision Service Plan (VSP) Life Insurance Employees are covered for 1.5 times their annual base salary in life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, up to a maximum of $500,000 (the minimum benefit is $50,000). The city pays the cost of this coverage. Pension Our pension fund is a social security replacement, money purchase plan. Mandatory employee contribution is 11% of gross base salary; city contribution is 13% of gross base salary. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees earn 6 hours per month. Vacation Full-time employees with less than five years of service earn 8 hours per month. Part-time employees with less than five years of service earn 6 hours per month. City Holidays Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The Following are Additional

Benefits

the City Offers: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Deferred Compensation Voluntary Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short Term Disability Long Term Disability (LTD) Injury Leave Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Military Leave Jury Duty Tuition Assistance Credit Union Recreation Facilities Employees are eligible for free general admission into the city’s recreation centers, swimming pools and Bear Creek Lake Park. Wellness Programs Value-Added Benefits