Community Youth Development Coach

At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Part-Time Community Youth Development Coach who will be all-in on our mission and who will teach classes for youth-based curriculum including but not limited to the following areas: STEM, sports and fitness, arts, and martial arts.

This position is filled on an as need basis, contingent upon institutional needs.

EDUCATION

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Some College

CERTIFICATION

• Preferred: First Aid and CPR Certification (or obtained within 90 days).

EXPERIENCE

• Required: Successful Teaching/Coaching Experience.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish clear rules and expectations of the program for the students.
• Maintain order and structure during class.
• Actively engage students in applicable subject area each day.
• Provide flexibility with lesson plans and activity changes for students.
• Manage students’ behavioral issues.
• Ensure space is safe, clean and organized.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to be flexible with lesson plans and activity changes.
• Possess excellent communication, oral and social skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude under stress.
• Be adaptable when dealing with a variety of ages.
• Able to follow directions and chain of command.
• Knowledge of the applicable subject area.
• Ability to manage children in the public-school setting in the 79107 zip code.

Notice: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Salary: $20.00 per hour.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel between offices and buildings, and requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or maneuver office supplies, sports equipment, and program supplies as needed. Possess the ability to walk, bend, stand, squat or sit on the floor (with students.) Be able to physically respond quickly in an emergency.

Working Conditions: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events if necessary.)

Commitment Statement: Amarillo College is dedicated to building a workforce that embraces a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culturally aware team at every organizational level. Our goal is a faculty and staff that mirrors the distinctiveness of our community and is continually enhancing their skills and knowledge to better serve our entire student population.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.

Benefits

Part-time employees are entitled to a free gym membership at the First Bank Southwest Fitness center, Free tuition up to 6 credits per semester, and a generous retirement plan.