Youth Sports & Leadership Program Coach

Youth Sports & Leadership Program Coach

Salary

$18.00 Hourly

Location

City Hall -111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, MD

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

202600100

Department

Department of Housing and Community Development

Division

Youth & Family Services

Opening Date

09/02/2026

Closing Date

9/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Job Summary

The City of Rockville Community Services Division is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to support youth development programming. A key component of this role involves supporting the youth mentoring program, assisting with academic enrichment, and coaching basketball and soccer-using sports as a foundation for mentoring, leadership, confidence building, and social-emotional growth.

Essential Job Functions

• Plan and facilitate sports-based mentorship activities, including basketball and soccer sessions that build teamwork, confidence, and positive peer relationships.
• Work under the supervision of the Community Services Program Coordinator to support, organize, and lead youth programs.
• Assist with weekly program sessions and provide on-site support to volunteer staff at various host locations.
• Support academic enrichment activities to foster educational development and learning skills.
• Safely operate and drive a program van to transport youth, materials, or equipment as needed.
• Support program outreach and participant retention efforts.
• Lead social-skills games, team-building exercises, and structured group activities that promote youth development.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of coaching basketball and soccer (required).
• Ability to assist with academic enrichment activities.
• Valid drivers license and ability to drive a passenger van.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor youth through sports-based engagement.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Should be comfortable in indoor and outdoor settings.
• Ability to create a structured, supportive, and inclusive environment for youth.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework or training in education, recreation, child development, or related fields. • CPR/First Aid certification. • Prior experience in structured mentoring programs.

No Benefits

Employer City of Rockville

Address 111 Maryland Ave

Rockville, Maryland, 20850

Phone (240) 314-8470

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/rockville/default.cfm