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OUCARES Sports Coach

Deadline
Mar 04, 2027
Closing in 136 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Part time
Reference
N/A
Posted Sep 08, 2026
Offered salary$20-$35 an hour

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Position Title OUCARES Sports Coach

Department 0917 - SEHS OUCARES Position Number E26182 Requisition No. TC06488 Salary Range/Pay Rate $20-$35 an hour Benefits of Working at Oakland University No benefits are associated with this position. Employee Group/Grade Casual Job Category Casual /Temporary Casual/Temp Classification Work Schedule Casual (19hrs or less, No Benefits ) Shift/Days Evenings/ weekends Pay Schedule Hour Number of Hrs./Wk. 5

Position Information

Position Information

Employee's Effective Start Date 08/24/2026

If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type. N/A Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in special education, recreational therapy, human services or related field.
  • Knowledge of sports and/or therapeutic coaching methods.
  • Positive attitude and high energy with a genuine interest and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders.
  • Ability to work independently and creatively with little direction from supervisor.
  • Dependable and punctual.
  • Desired Qualifications CPI training preferred. CPR/First aid training preferred. At least 2 years' experience working with individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or developmental disabilities preferred. Position Purpose Lead an OUCARES sports or social skills program with the goal of improving the quality of life of participants with Autism and their families. Job Duties The sports coach will be responsible for sports programs for OUCARES. Sports may include basketball, soccer, or bowling. These programs will be delivered in weekly sessions during Fall, Winter, & Spring with 1-2 hour class each week. Each class will enroll participants with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The focus of these programs is to create a therapeutic and social environment for the individuals with autism and not coaching the participants into conditioned athletes. The coach's role is to continue to run and further develop the OUCARES sports programs in order to promote participants' quality of life through exercise, socialization, and improved well-being. The coach will teach the participants to be active in learning sports while having fun in a safe and comfortable environment Job Open Date 08/13/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No

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