Travel Coach Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $23.35 - $28.39 Hourly
Location : City of Commerce, 2535 Commerce Way, Commerce, CA
Job Type: PART-TIME
Job Number: 2627-06
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: General Recreation
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
This recruitment is to fill current vacancies in the Parks & Recreation Department for Soccer
and Baseball Travel Coach positions and to establish an eligibility list for future openings on other travel teams.
Under general supervision, provides journey level coaching duties in support of competitive sports teams including coordinating and overseeing staff travel team program activities related to promoting, motivating, coordinating, assigning daily work assignments; supervises and evaluates the quality of work; ensures youth participants are properly trained in techniques, tactics and physical regimens and safety; instructs, coordinates and supervises individual and group travel teams, to include but not limited to baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, boxing, and karate, and other non-aquatic recreational sports activities for the City of Commerce.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. lncumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, location and I or position-specific duties.
• Supervises Commerce Travel Team programs to provide a quality competitive environment to train and motivate young athletes in a variety of sports; instructs team participants, coaches on techniques, tactics, physical training regimens, and safety.
• Creates and adheres to approved budget; determines costs and order uniforms, equipment, transportation and other items while remaining within established budget; submits fiscal reports showing team expenses and costs.
• Leads, organizes and coordinates sports practices and physical workouts.
• Monitors activities during meets and practices; evaluates individual and team performance, explains techniques and assists with skills improvement.
• Monitors participants and ensures compliance to rules, regulations, policies and procedures; ensures facilities/fields are maintained in clean and safe condition.
• Promotes a positive recreation environment and good personal behavior; meets with general public, community resource agencies, and other organizations to promote program activities.
• Prevents accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of patrons; monitors activities in the facilities/fields for individuals who may need assistance or guidance.
• Performs regular tests, monitors facilities/fields, and makes necessary adjustments to avoid safety issues or necessary enhancements; maintains inventory of uniforms and equipment.
• Responds to emergencies or persons in distress; resuscitates patrons; administers first aid to the injured, and calls Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on serious accident cases.
• Evaluates travel team programs for effectiveness and participation levels; tracks training hours and coaching services provided; monitors results, and generates operational reports as needed; maintains daily logs and records, and prepares incident, accident, and operation reports.
• Trains, supervises and coordinates the work of volunteers and part-time staff; ensures that staff maintain safe, and aesthetically pleasing sports tournaments and events, and adhere to policies and procedures for safe operations.
• Provides sports clinics for Recreation level teams that participate in City leagues.
• Acts in the place of the Travel Sports Coordinator during absences or as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or GED equivalent
AND
Two (2) years of coaching experience, preferably with the City of Commerce. Competitive sports experience is desirable.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Required Licenses or Certifications:
Must obtain a Class C driver's license with passenger endorsement within 90 days of appointment.
Sport certification or licenses is desirable. First Aid and CPR certification.
Applicant will be required to pass a background investigation.
Special Requirements:
Must maintain a level of physical fitness and maintain excellent sports skills to meet Department standards.
Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally.
Incumbents may be required to work overtime, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Benefit Summary for City of Commerce Part-Time Employees
The following information is a brief description of benefits available for part-time employees.
Health Benefits
In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACT), the City will provide eligible part-time employees with a minimum of two (2) health plans from which to choose. The City shall pay fifty percent (50%) of the premium of the lowest cost plan offered to eligible employees covered by the ACA.
Social Security Administration Retirement BenefitThe City participates in the federal Social Security program for part-time employees.
Deferred Compensation
The City shall match an employee's deferred compensation contribution in an amount not to exceed 5% of the employee's gross salary contribution per pay period.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Standard Insurance Company's Health Advocates for all City employees and their eligible dependents and household members. Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and includes up to six counseling sessions per issue. EAP is available by phone at (877) 851-1631 and on-line at
Easy Eight Trip Reduction Program
Employees are eligible to participate in the Easy Eight Trip Reduction Program. Employees who carpool eight (8) days in a month are eligible to receive $25 per month for ridesharing / carpooling.
Additional Benefits

• Paid holiday for Christmas Day at the rate of 6 hours of paid holiday time. In addition, part-time staff who works on New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day and the employee's own birthday, shall be paid double time for hours actually worked in lieu of holiday pay.
• Credit Union: City employees are eligible to join the F&A Federal Credit Union
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous vacation, sick leave and bereavement leave
• Optional insurance plans through Colonial and Aflac. These plans are available to employees at employee's own cost