50010, IA
Temporary
25-PRYBC-01
Parks and Recreation
10/17/2025
Continuous
Non-Exempt
MERIT
No
Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.
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General Information
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The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department has an exciting opportunity for a Youth Basketball Coach!
Candidates interested in this opportunity can expect to work October to December 20, 2025, coach practices Tuesday and Fridays from 6-7pm or 7-8pm at local school facilities and attend games Saturday mornings between 7:30am-1:30pm. Games will be held in Ames and surrounding communities.
The candidate must have the ability to travel to surrounding communities for away games.
Coaches will be paid $215.27-$245.86 per season.
Coaches are directly accountable to the Recreation Manager and adjunctly accountable to the Recreation Superintendent and the Director of Parks & Recreation.
This position is open until filled.
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Examples of Essential Job Functions
- Instructs youth on fundamentals and basic concepts of the sport; teaches good sportsmanship at all times; plans practices for youth; instructs youth during the game; ensures a safe environment at practice locations and games.
Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respect and dignity for one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.
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Qualifications
- Education and Experience:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Necessary to Perform the Essential Functions:
Must have the ability to travel to surrounding communities for away games.
Good knowledge of the sport and rules.
Skill in being organized, dependable and reliable.
Ability to communicate with youth and peers effectively; ability to provide a confident and positive attitude; ability to understand, appreciate and embody the City of Ames Core Values; ability to maintain an exceptional level of safety; ability to maintain a professional appearance (appropriate athletic shorts or pants) at all times while on site; ability to maintain a professional demeanor (calm and courteous) at all times while on site.
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Supplemental Information
- Physical & Environmental Characteristics:
Frequently exposed to various weather conditions for outdoor activities, including cold, heat, rain and wind. Need to remain alert and attentive for extended periods of time. May be exposed to outdoor allergens, insects, slippery surfaces, and potential hazards. Must be able to walk quickly or jog in case of emergency and lift objects up to 50 lbs. When working indoor and outdoor activities, sound may be moderately noisy. Position requires physical participation and interaction related to speci?c activity. In cases of outdoor weather, may make decisions relating to safety for participants and other recreation staff.Selection Process:
The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience, interview, and completion of a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. All candidates will be notified by email of their application status.