U8 Coach

  • Passion for Working with Children: Must genuinely enjoy engaging with young kids and creating a fun, inclusive environment.
  • Experience with Children: Proven experience working with children, ideally in a coaching or educational role.
  • Knowledge of Basic Athletics: Familiarity with foundational track and field events suitable for this age group.
  • Patience and Encouragement: Ability to motivate and nurture the young athletes' confidence and skills.
  • Creative and Engaging Approach: Use of games and activities to teach techniques in an enjoyable way.
  • Strong Communication Skills: Ability to connect with both the athletes and their parents or guardians.
  • Safety Awareness: Understanding of safety protocols to ensure a secure training environment.
  • Compensation: Pay will be determined based on qualifications.

Come bring your passion and creativity to the GRIT family!! If you can coach U8s you can coach anybody. These young athletes will surprise you as they develop quickly in a fun an interactive way.

Apply today. Send your resume to; gritathleticsteam@gmail.com

U10 & U12 Coach

U10 and U12 coach, incorporating a more advanced approach and alignment with the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) plan: Come bring your unique style to training.

  • Passion for Coaching Youth: Enjoy working with children and fostering their development in a positive, supportive environment.
  • Experience and Expertise: Prior experience coaching or working with youth in sports, with a focus on LTAD principles.
  • Knowledge of Advanced Techniques: Familiarity with track and field disciplines for this age group, including skill progression and physical literacy.
  • Development-Focused Approach: Incorporate LTAD stages by focusing on "Learn to Train" principles for skill acquisition, coordination, and proper technique.
  • Strong Communication Skills: Effectively engage young athletes and maintain open communication with parents or guardians.
  • Motivational Leadership: Inspire teamwork, discipline, and enjoyment of the sport while encouraging individual growth.
  • Planning and Organization: Design structured, age-appropriate training sessions that promote long-term athlete development.
  • Safety and Wellbeing: Ensure a secure environment and adhere to safety protocols during practices and events.

Compensation: Pay will be determined based on qualifications.

This group is said to be at the optimum age for skill development. What a great opportunity to develop highly skilled athletes at a young age. Come bring your ideas and test the theory. Work with our coaches to bring out your true talent.

Apply today. Send your resume to; gritathleticsteam@gmail.com

U14 and Older

Here’s a brief outline of requirements for a U14 and older coaching position:

  • Specialized Knowledge: Expertise in specific track and field events, with a strong understanding of technical and tactical skill development.
  • Experience in Coaching Adolescents: Prior experience working with athletes aged 14 and older, focusing on their physical and mental growth.
  • Long-Term Athlete Development Plan: Ability to follow and implement LTAD principles, emphasizing the "Train to Train" and "Train to Compete" stages.
  • Customized Training Plans: Design and execute event-specific training programs tailored to individual athlete needs and abilities.
  • Progress Monitoring: Evaluate and track athlete performance, adapting training as needed to support continued improvement.
  • Strong Communication Skills: Ability to build positive relationships with athletes, parents, and other coaches.
  • Leadership and Motivation: Inspire and guide athletes toward achieving their personal and competitive goals.
  • Safety and Injury Prevention: Knowledge of best practices to ensure a safe training environment and reduce the risk of injuries.

Compensation: Pay will be determined based on qualifications.

Here is a great opportunity for an experienced athlete or coach to really develop the kids of the future. Take those ideas you have thought about to develop the perfect learning environment.

Apply today. Send your resume to; gritathleticsteam@gmail.com