Sports Academy Instructor-Soccer, Flag Football, Archery, Fitness

Job Title: Sports Academy Instructor

Job Type: Seasonal Part-Time

Location: City of Thornton; Community Center, CO

Job Number: 26033

Department: Parks, Recreation, & Community Programs

Division: Recreation and Golf

Temporary Opening Date: January 28, 2026

Closing Date: February 12, 2026 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Hours: Hours Vary

Status: 2 FLSA Non-Exempt

Benefits: No Benefits

Job Description:

Under direction, plans, organizes, supervises, and teaches fundamental skills and drills to boys and girls ages 5-18.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

• Designs and implements drills for practices, workouts and training.
• Works independently teaching sport relevant skills to participants of various ability levels.
• Meets for 60 minutes per age group once or twice per week for eight weeks.
• Sets up and takes down equipment as needed (indoors or outdoors depending on the sport).
• Monitors participant attendance against rosters to ensure all payments are received.
• Notifies supervisor and/or students of class cancellations (weather or personal).
• Assists supervisor in evaluating the class and making recommendations for improvement.
• Ensures all possible safety measures are observed.
• Identifies and reports any hazards.
• Responds to emergency situations as required; maintains and forwards accurate accident and incident reports to supervisor.
• Provides excellent customer service, including interacting with participants and/or parents to answer questions and resolve problems.
• Reports any issues and concerns to supervisor.
• Attends trainings and meetings as required.
• Complies with City and departmental rules and regulations, policies, and procedures.
• May be required to work weekends and holidays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Two or more seasons experience as a participant or coach in the specific sport required.
• Advanced collegiate level experience (playing or coaching), or advanced certifications in the specified sport is strongly preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and Concussion Recognition Training certificates, or the ability to obtain all within 30 days of hire.
• May need the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as the job requires.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the City of Thornton and the department.
• Knowledge of the specific sport that is being taught.
• Knowledge of coaching the specific sport that is being taught to participants of all abilities.
• Knowledge of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid.
• Skill in performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid activities.
• Skill in instructing and demonstrating fundamental sports skills to participants of all abilities.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to react quickly and accurately in emergency situations.
• Ability to listen well and communicate effectively with the public.
• Ability to maintain composure during mentally, physically and emotionally stressful situations.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and make repetitive motions.
• This position is mostly light work; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• The employee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• The employee is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, noise, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.

Testing Procedures:

• Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources.
• Your application will be used as a screening tool.
• Completeness and accuracy are important!
• Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.
• As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record.
• A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.

Benefits:

The City of Thornton offers employees an outstanding benefits package. Benefit eligibility is based on the status of the position. Please email Jobs@thorntonco.gov to receive a copy of our 2025 Benefits Guide.

Benefits offered may include the following depending on the job type/status of the position:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life & Supplemental Life Insurance Options
• Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Retiree Health Savings Plan
• Pension Plan & Deferred Compensation Plans
• Short & Long-term Disability Plans
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Multilingual Incentive Pay
• Recreation Pass
• Wellness Program - Learn more here
• In-House Training Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Application Instructions:

Please answer the following questions:

1. Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Yes No
2. Do you have at least two or more seasons of coaching or participation experience in Soccer, Flag Football, Archery, and or Fitness? Yes No
3. If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please describe your experience as a participant or coach in the box below. If you answered "No" to the above question, please enter "N/A".
4. Please list any advanced collegiate level experience (playing or coaching) in Soccer, Flag Football, Archery, Fitness, or any other various sport in the box below. If none, please enter "N/A".
5. Do you have any college level experience (either as a participant or coach) in Soccer, Flag Football, Archery, Fitness or any other sport? Yes No
6. Please list any advanced certifications in Soccer, Flag Football, Archery, Fitness or any other sport in the box below. If none, please enter "N/A".
7. Do you have a current CPR and/or First Aid certification? Check all that apply. CPR First Aid Neither Required