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Assistant Athletic Director & Coach

Rockville, MD · On-site

$38K - $42K/yr

We have roughly a dozen full time employees and a part time staff of over 200 and looking for more ... Flag Football game day operations including but not limited to staffing coaches and referees ...

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CertificationsRequired (e.g., FIFA, national licenses)Required, but often less advanced
Work EnvironmentFull-time, dedicated to officiating matches regularlyOccasional, based on availability and match schedule
Employer & Industry UsageEmployed by leagues or associations full-timeFreelance or volunteer roles, often local matches
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding career options, job requirementsPart-time opportunities, scheduling flexibility

Full Time Football Referees work professionally, with full certifications, and officiate regularly as their primary occupation. In contrast, Part Time Football Referees officiate less frequently, often balancing other jobs, and may have less advanced certifications. The main difference lies in commitment, certification level, and employment status.

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Do most NFL refs have full-time jobs?

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Assistant Athletic Director & Coach

AEG

Rockville, MD • On-site

$38K - $42K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Koa is a 501c3 non-profit organization based in Rockville, Maryland. We are a dynamic, fun, growing company, with a bleeding passion for sports! Our mission is "shaping kids' lives through sports" every decision we make comes back to our mission. We have roughly a dozen full time employees and a part time staff of over 200 and looking for more all-stars. We are looking for candidates that are leaders and have a high appetite for learning with a desire to excel in our entrepreneurial environment. Our employees must embody Koa's 4 core values, positivity, dedication, being team first, and having fun!
Assistant Athletic Director & Coach will be responsible for managing and overseeing Koa's Fall and Spring Flag Football League along with Flag Football Summer Camp, manage and oversee Koa's Kindergarten to 4th Grade Winter Basketball League, and assist within the operations of Koa's Multisport Department, including, but not limited to a Summer Camp Site Lead, Afterschool Programs, and working No School Day Events. This is a full-time salaried position. This position requires working nights and weekends.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Flag Football
  • Master Koa's systems, including but not limited to:
    • Google Suite, Humanity, Wordpress, Canva, MailChimp, Team Snap, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Flickr
  • Assist with handling all Flag Football game day operations including but not limited to staffing coaches and referees, creating teams, creating weekly game schedule, ordering jerseys and doing team jersey handouts, setting up and breaking down fields, inventory equipment, ensuring rules are being met by all members out on the field, uploading weekly scores, providing a great experience to all Koa athletes
  • Assist with hire, train, manage, and oversee all Koa Flag Football staff (including coaches and referees)
  • Drive the Koa vehicle to the field and properly set up/break down the flag football fields
  • Handle Game Day issues & disputes that may arise including Koa staff, parent, and athletes
  • Be able to fill in and coach or officiate flag football
  • Assist with all sales/registrations with the goal of selling out/growing the league
  • Professionally interact with Koa parents at any Koa event
  • Answer general Koa phone calls and & flag football specific questions with Koa provided cellular (or application) and Koa provided email

Multisport & Youth Programs
  • Coach attend, and assist After School Programs
  • Coach, attend, and assist with all No School Day Events including managing staff, coaching campers, assisting with equipment inventory, and parent communication
  • Work in conjunction with Koa's Summer Camp Director to prepare for each week of Site Lead camp. Including; staffing, equipment, logistics, day planning, and parent communications.
  • Oversee coaches, volunteers, and campers at each week of camp .
  • Oversee and ensure implementation of camp procedures including but not limited to; check-in/pick-up, activities, games and rules ensuring campers remain engaged and safe.

Basketball
  • Master and under Koa's Rec Hoop League rules
  • Run age-appropriate drills for athletes 4-14 years of age
  • Can effectively manage substitutions in equal playing time and fill in coach/ref when needed

Qualifications & Skills:
  • Proficient communication; both verbal and electronic
  • Youth Sport Coaching
  • Event management
  • Excellent problem solver
  • Answer customer phone calls and speak to clients in person at events
  • Can lift equipment that is at least 40 pounds

Salary: $38,000 - $42,000
Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available after 90 days, 403B Company Match available after 90 days, Wellness Program
Job Questions:
  1. Can you relocated to the DMV area?
  2. Are you okay working nights and weekends?

About AEG

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Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1992

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