Free Play for Kids is seeking enthusiastic Head Coaches to join our Free to Play program on a part-time basis. If you excel at engaging with children and possess exceptional interpersonal skills, we want you on our team. As a Free to Play Head Coach, you will be the coaching lead at one of our elementary school sites, responsible for delivering our four core sports — flag football, ball hockey, soccer, and basketball — on a rotating weekly basis.

Education & Qualifications

- Coaching and/or playing experience in one or more of flag football, ball hockey, soccer, or basketball; experience across all four sports is a strong asset.
- 1-2 years minimum experience working with children or youth, preferably in sport or recreation settings such as coaching, camps, or community-based sport initiatives.
- Experience leading, mentoring, or supporting other coaches is considered an asset, as you will supervise and support assistant coaches.
- Comfort planning and adapting practices for four different sports across a season, including adjusting drills for space, age, and skill level.
- Ability to set expectations and model positive coaching practices.
- Post-secondary education in Physical Education, Sport and Recreation, Kinesiology, Education, Sociology, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, or a related field is an asset, but not required.
- Standard First Aid Certification and CPR training, or the ability to obtain quickly.
- Valid driver's license with a reliable vehicle.
- Clear, up-to-date Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector check.
- Experience playing a variety of sports is considered a major asset.
- NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) training or sport-specific certification in flag football, ball hockey, soccer, or basketball is considered a major asset.




- Experience in customer service and maintaining positive communication is considered a major asset.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and deliver high-quality coaching sessions across all four Free to Play sports — flag football, ball hockey, soccer, and basketball.
- Coach and lead the execution of Free Play’s Sport to Life curriculum and lesson plans for youth ages 7-12 alongside assistant coaches, adapting drills and progressions for each sport.
- Supervise all children in the session, ensuring the Rule of Two is maintained at all times.
- Maintain accurate daily attendance, ensuring proper check-in and check-out procedures.
- Participate in weekly curriculum and sport-planning meetings, contributing coaching insight and feedback across flag football, ball hockey, soccer, and basketball.
- Support and model strong coaching practices for assistant coaches, helping set expectations for quality sport delivery in each of the four sports.
- Complete required training and certifications through the Free Play training program to strengthen coaching, leadership, and youth-development skills.
- Communicate regularly with the Regional Manager regarding scheduling, special events, participant needs, equipment needs, and any incidents or behaviour concerns.
- Follow all organizational policies and procedures, including sport-specific safety protocols, emergency response, and incident reporting, to ensure a safe and a well-run program.




- Adhere to the company's clothing policy by wearing the provided name tag and vest at all times while on duty.
- Understand the power of sport as a tool for social positive.

Skills & Knowledge

- Strong knowledge of flag football, ball hockey, soccer, and basketball fundamentals, with the ability to teach new skills in each.
- Fun, approachable, and supportive leader.
- Team player with a service mindset.
- Adaptable and solution-focused, able to shift between sports and age groups.
- Organized and manages time well, particularly across a multi-sport rotation.
- Culturally respectful and inclusive.

Position Conditions

- Hours of work are determined by the program schedule and are typically:

- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm.

- Thursdays from 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm.

- The job is performed in schools and recreation settings, but work settings may vary depending on the project and which of the four sports is in season.

- Free Play for Kids respectfully operates on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional gathering place for diverse Indigenous peoples including the Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibway/Saulteaux/Anishinaabe, Inuit, and many others whose histories, languages, and cultures continue to influence our community._

Job Type : Part-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits :

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Application question(s):

- This position requires working in Edmonton, AB. Are you located here or able to commute?
- Are you able to obtain and submit a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) if selected? (Typically requires applicants to be 18+ yrs)
- Are you currently certified in First Aid + CPR Level C, or w

📌 Head Coach - Free to Play (Edmonton)
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