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Is there anything I should know while prepping for an assistant coach interview at the Stingrays Swim Club?

Well first you have to make sure you have your lifeguard and CPR/First Aid certifications. Stingrays swim club is like a family so in your interview make sure you are personable and love working/communicating with others. The biggest thing is you have to like working with children. The club teach...
Interview Sports Assistant Coach Stingrays Swim Club
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Explain the common duties of a Stingrays Swim Club assistant coach!

It depends on the group you are working with. I worked with the youngest group, so my day lasted from 6:30pm-7:00pm. I would help run practices and if we had a lot of kids we would break off into smaller groups so there could be more one on one attention. Also, when the head coach wasn't there I ...
Day in the Life Sports Assistant Coach Stingrays Swim Club
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What advice would be most helpful for those that may interview for an assistant coach job at 3D LACROSSE?

To prepare for an interview for any Assistant Coach postion one must have a fast knowledge of the sport. Particularly how to teach the sport in various ways. The type of questions one might be asked would be about how to assertively but supportively express techniques of the game to players. They...
Interview Sports Assistant Coach 3D LACROSSE
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Looking for some help as I get ready to interview for an assistant soccer coach position at Nazareth Academy High School!

Share your experiences with the sport, including the negative ones. Show how you overcame those challenges, what you learned, and how it made you a better coach in order to better develop your players. Be genuine and express why you love the sport and why you want to coach. Turn the interview int...
Interview Education Soccer Assistant Coach Nazareth Academy High School
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I'd love to hear more about what it's like to be an assistant soccer coach at Nazareth Academy High School!

A day as the assistant coach entails showing up to training on time. You'll set up cones for the first few sets of drills. However, you will also be able to participate in the drills and that is a lot of fun. Playing with the players will help you understand their strengths and what they need to ...
Day in the Life Education Soccer Assistant Coach Nazareth Academy High School
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Looking for any advice on how to best prepare for an interview for an assistant coach position with Pro Soccer Kids?

Be open and honest. If you have experience with working with children or have a lot of patience and an upbeat personality, they'll love you! I had to answer job questions on PSK's site and received a phone call maybe a day later. So your phone interview is first then you'll be asked to come in. T...
Interview Sports Youth Assistant Coach Pro Soccer Kids
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Seeking out interview tips related to a youth league assistant football coach position in the Francis Howell School District!

What helped me were a few things. I discussed my strong passion for the sport, and how I want to continue to see the sport thrive. What is important about working with a Youth League is making sure you know safety is first. Yes, winning and position skill is important. However, the way the sport ...
Interview Education Francis Howell School District Youth Football Coach Football
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Fill me in on the typical work life of a youth league assistant football coach in the Francis Howell School District!

Three factors come into play in regards to the "day" of a Youth Coach. One, preparing your practice plan. Depending on what age/grade you are coaching will determine how you can run your practice. The 4th/5th grade age group, you have to constantly having something for the players to be doing and...
Day in the Life Education Francis Howell School District Youth Coach Football
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How do I prepare for an interview for an Assistant Coach position at Denver Broncos Football Club?

1st thing is study the backgrounds of everyone on the staff. Make sure you can connect the dots if you know anyone in their network. Also helps to remember names if you have already researched the staff. In addition to connections, you can learn a lot about what their experience has been. What ki...
Interview Assistant Coach Denver Broncos Football Club
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What's a day in the life of an Assistant Coach at Denver Broncos Football Club like?

The days are long. In the off-season. Your day is spent mostly at your desk studying tape. You are either doing self-scout, researching opponents or evaluating college or pro prospects. The length of the off-season days are a little longer than typical business hours.Normally you get 4-5 weeks of...
Day in the Life Assistant Coach Denver Broncos Football Club
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Name skills that can help me succeed as an assistant tennis coach at Youngstown State University!

You need to be a leader but at the same time a team player. Be passionate about YSU and it's goals. Have knowledge in tennis. Have an ability to manage a social media accounts for the team. Have strong interpersonal skills. Be able to manage conflicts between team members.
Skillset Education Tennis Assistant Coach Youngstown State University
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What kind of expectation should I have when it comes to working as an assistant coach at Bintang Badminton Academy?

Usually a beginner class is about an hour long. Each day there will be about two to three beginner classes, but the class schedule for each day is different. Expect more classes on Fridays and weekends. You will mostly be teaching younger students in the beginner classes. Listen to the coach and ...
Day in the Life Sports Assistant Coach Bintang Badminton Academy
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Does anybody here care to share what it's like to be an assistant coach at Girls on the Run - DC?

As an assistant coach you have a lot of communication with the coaches and the girls. You are like the middle man. You are closer to the girls age so they see you as an older sister. They like to hear your stories and they like to hear about your likes and dislikes. I loved communicating with the...
Day in the Life Non-profit Assistant Coach Youth Programs Girls on the Run - DC
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Any idea what I should be aware of going into an interview for an volunteer assistant soccer coaching job at the Central Catholic High School?

Know about soccer, especially tactics Know about potential youth injuries in soccer and steps to avoid them Have a specific attribute(s) you are proficient at and capable of teaching/showing clearly e.g. attacking, defense, technique, mental (i.e.positioning, tactic roles etc.), set plays etc. D...
Interview Soccer Assistant Coach Central Catholic High School
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Describe the work life of a volunteer assistant soccer coach at Central Catholic High School!

Training Drills; tweaking, discarding and acquiring new ones Player ability & potential assessment as well as growth through the progression of the season(s) Specific training plans for individual players to improve specific areas of their game play Critique, Praise and player motivation Tactic ...
Day in the Life Volunteer Soccer Assistant Coach Central Catholic High School
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What kind of questions should I be ready for when interviewed for an assistant coach position at Kidz Love Soccer?

You just need to go over your experiences working with kids, with parents, and with the soccer program itself. You will also need to be prepared to answer about availability during the week/weekends, mode of transportation, and willingness to work in surrounding cities.
Interview Sports Youth Assistant Coach Kidz Love Soccer
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Care to give a general idea of what it's like to be an assistant coach for Kidz Love Soccer?

Basically, I worked from anywhere of 3-6 hours on each day I worked. I worked with kids of all ages from 2-11. I taught them the basic skills of soccer and how to work together as a team. I also helped set up and tear down the field. I would occasionally answer parents' questions about the progra...
Day in the Life Sports Youth Assistant Coach Kidz Love Soccer
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Recommendations for someone interviewing for an assistant coach position at Dayspring Christian Academy?

This depends on a number of factors. If you are an experienced coach, you should bring proof of certification and eligibility to coach in the state of Colorado, this is typically all done through CHSAA. If unexperiened then its best to show up with a resume, and dress for the occasion. Also if co...
Interview Education Assistant Coach Dayspring Christian Academy
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I may accept an interview to take on the men’s ice hockey assistant coach position at Nazareth College, got any advice for me?

I would know some of the team history, along with the background of the coaches and those involved in the interview. Additionally, having ideas or specifics regarding possible roles/tasks you want to take on can go a long way, and/or having questions regarding these matters.
Interview Education Assistant Coach Hockey Nazareth College
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Looking for a general idea of how much preparation may need to go into the interview process for a middle school assistant coach position at Shanghai American School!

It is important to get in contact with the middle school swim coach before the interview in order to get acquainted with the team and discuss the requirements for the position. In my case, I had been training with the team throughout my career in Shanghai American School and knew the coach person...
Interview Education Assistant Coach Middle School Shanghai American School
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Anybody care to discuss your experience as a middle school assistant coach at Shanghai American School?

If selected, it is important to hash out the practice schedule as well as possible commitment on your part. I would work twice a week during the afternoons after school for two hours. I would choose days when I would personally train outside of school which freed up time between school and person...
Day in the Life Education Assistant Coach Middle School Shanghai American School
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What should a participant be aware of when interviewing for an assistant coach position at Beat the Streets Wrestling?

I would say you should have a resume that shows any extracurricular activities. Any athletic experience especially any type of martial arts you may have participated in. In the interview it’s best if you can show them that you’re not afraid to meet new people and immediately start working with th...
Interview Non-profit Sports Assistant Coach Youth Programs Beat the Streets Wrestling
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Walk me through the work schedule of an assistant coach at Beat the Streets Wrestling!

You’re expected to arrive on time for the homework help that is help prior to practice. Once practice begins, you and the other coaches will lead a warmup and then a stretch for the kids. Next you and the other coaches would be demonstrating a specific wrestling move or position. After it is show...
Day in the Life Non-profit Sports Assistant Coach Youth Programs Beat the Streets Wrestling
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What's a day in the life of an assistant coach at Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School like?

As an Assistant Coach, I mainly go to the practices to help players out with mechanics of their swings when practicing on the driving range and chipping & putting greens, while also helping the head coach arrange groups to go off the tee and check up on them as they play some holes. When I am coa...
Day in the Life Assistant Coach Private School Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School Chaminade Julienne
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How would you describe the company culture at Gallop NYC?

Everyone at Gallop was really welcoming and super helpful. I was apprehensive to jump into the internship, because I had never worked with horses or children affected by Autism before. In other words, I had no idea what to do when I first got there! The staff made the whole experience way better ...
Company Culture Gallop NYC Therapeutic Program
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How much work-life balance should I expect to have as an Assistant Coach at Gallop NYC?

Working at Gallop is like any other job. You go to the stable, spend a few hours there, and go home. My experience did not include any "homework" (other than a lot of laundry), so time management was not an issue.
Work-Life Balance Assistant Coach Gallop NYC Therapeutic Program
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What skills do I need to succeed as an Assistant Coach at Gallop NYC?

To succeed at Gallop, one must be patient, and also have the ability to listen. For one, you need to listen to the staff in order to learn how to prepare the horses, how to work with the horses, and how to work with the students. Remember, they've been doing this a lot longer than you and are the...
Skillset Assistant Coach Gallop NYC Therapeutic Program
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How much work-life balance should I expect to have as an Assistant Coach at A World Fit For Kids!?

Its definitely not something that will take a lot of time or worry through your days. It's only a work program to prepare students and you work up to 4 hour a week. So generally you don't have to think about it until you're on the clock and they're very understanding if you can't make it due to a...
Work-Life Balance Youth Assistant Coach A World Fit For Kids After-School
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What skills do I need to succeed as an Assistant Coach at A World Fit For Kids!?

Perseverance, leadership, and teamwork. It's not a hard job the process of getting the job (training, interviewing, etc) can get a bit long and I know a lot people didn't finish the training. It just takes a but of patience. You need to be able to think for yourself and be independent when workin...
Skillset Youth Assistant Coach A World Fit For Kids After-School
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What did you like and dislike about being an Assistant Coach at A World Fit For Kids!?

There was very little to not like. It was a great program that helped not only the students but also the employees grow. The job is very flexible and understanding as well as the people. Tasks weren't hard and it encouraged creativity. The only bad thing I might say is that some days (depending o...
Pros and Cons Youth Assistant Coach A World Fit For Kids After-School
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What's a day in the life of an Assistant Coach at Total Hockey Minnesota like?

I would get to work around 11 and leave around 9 most days of the week. I did not work weekends as we did not have any training sessions on Saturday and Sunday. Some days I would be on the ice for half of the time I worked, going back and forth from off-ice training to on-ice training with the sa...
Day in the Life Sports Youth Assistant Coach Total Hockey Minnesota
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If I accept an interview for an coach position at Super Soccer Stars, what should I know ahead of time?

For this interview one should dress in business casual attire and plan on arriving a few minutes early. Most of the questions asked are situational. However, you will most likely be asked if you have ever played soccer or coached soccer. Questions may be about how to talk to upset parents or chil...
Interview Sports Youth Interpretation Ranger Coach Super Soccer Stars Development Program Assistant Coach
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What is it like to take on a coaching job at Super Soccer Stars?

It is necessary to arrive to a lesson at least 15 minutes early to set up the needed equipment. Before arriving at the site, one should review the lesson plan, which they will have emailed to them. Lessons can be lightly tailored to a specific group, but should generally follow the layout given. ...
Day in the Life Sports Youth Coach Super Soccer Stars Development Program Assistant Coach
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How do I prepare for an interview for a Cheerleading or Basketball Coach position at Special Olympics Kansas?

I would make sure you have your questions prepared ahead of time. While I’m not an interview expert, a wonderful question to ask is “How did you become involved in the Special Olympics games?” You will almost always receive a wonderful and inspiring answer. Everyone involved in the Special Olympi...
Interview Non-profit Sports Basketball Coach Special Olympics Cheerleading
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Describe what it's like working as an assistant tennis coach at the Fred Wells Tennis and Education Center!

A very early morning. This job requires you to be flexiable and respectful towards the staff and students. There are many kids at the center, awesome kids. Everyone is unique in their own way and are at different tennis levels. We partner up with parks that have programs for children, so everyday...
Day in the Life Sports Recreation Coach Tennis Fred Wells Tennis and Education Center
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What might a normal work schedule look like as a tennis coach at Gustavus Adolphus College ?

Busy, but fulfilling! Here is an example of what my day would look like:7am: Wake-up, breakfast with the other counselors8am: Court set-up, morning aerobics8:30-11:30am: Teach lessons11:30-2:30pm: Break2:30-5pm: Teach lessons5-6pm: Dinner with counselors and campers7:30-9pm: Camper activity and s...
Day in the Life Coach Tennis Gustavus Adolphus College
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Tips to prepare for my interview for a tennis coach role at Country Club of Missouri?

When I interviewed for a coaching position, I was mostly just asked about my tennis experience, how long I've played for, how much I played, and that sort of thing. I was also asked about my coaching experience, and even though I didn't have much experience, Jed (director of tennis at that time) ...
Interview Recreation Football Coach Tennis Country Club of Missouri
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What's a day in the life of a Tennis Coach at Country Club of Missouri like?

I coached over the summer, so I coached kids clinics in the mornings and then teen clinics in the afternoons a few times a week. I did a few of the kids clinics but I mostly coached the teen group in the afternoons. My main job was just helping the Assistant Coach in running the clinics - helping...
Day in the Life Recreation Coach Tennis Country Club of Missouri
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How do I prepare for an interview for a Tennis Coach position at TGA Premier Sports?

The interview process for the Tennis Coach position at TGA Sports was super laid back, and the questions that were asked were normal interview questions. It's a bonus if you have experience coaching children since that's what I did when I was a coach at this sports camp. Interview questions revol...
Interview Athletics Coach Tennis TGA Premier Sports Youth Programs Academics
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What's a day in the life of a Tennis Coach at TGA Premier Sports like?

When I was coaching tennis at TGA Premier Sports, I coached 9-2pm, and was a part of the daycare program from 2-5pm. Coaching involved demonstrating tennis techniques, followed by a series of practice rounds. There were a couple breaks as well which consisted of either snack/lunch breaks or activ...
Day in the Life Sports Coach Tennis TGA Premier Sports Youth Programs Academics
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How do I prepare for an interview for a Junior Varsity Tennis Coach position at Presentation High School?

For any of the sport positions, just be honest with your experiences with kids and level in the sport. Stacey and Kevin are the athletic directors and are very nice, approachable people. Be sure to remain formal and be ready to talk about how well you do with teenagers.
Interview Sports Education Coach Presentation High School Tennis Varsity
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What's a day in the life of a Junior Varsity Tennis Coach at Presentation High School like?

It pretty great! All the girls were always very nice and polite and dedicated to the sport. The other coaches were always great to have around and the rest of the staff in the athletic department were always very friendly. Everyday I would arrive 10-15 minutes early and conduct practice, usually ...
Day in the Life Sports Education Coach Presentation High School Tennis Varsity
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Seeking advice for a referee interview with the Boys and Girls Club!

Make sure you understand the rules of the sport you are applying for. Be ready to answer questions about your ability to deal with children and their parents, as well as questions about your leadership abilities. They are looking for friendly outgoing people with an excitement for sports and chil...
Interview Non-profit Referee Youth Programs Boys and Girls Club
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Is there anything I can do to prepare myself for a referee interview with VEX Robotics?

When I was preparing for my interview for the Referee position at VEX Robotics I made sure that I understood the game and its rules thoroughly. I also put myself into the position of some teams that play in VEX. I thought about what do they want to get out of VEX, fun? Engineering experience? Pri...
Interview Technology Referee VEX Robotics
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How should somebody prep for a youth basketball referee interview at YMCA of Silicon Valley?

In my experience, the most important thing is to just be yourself. Do not try to come off as nervous or desperate. Act like you've been there before and you know what you're doing. As a referee you need to be confident and assertive, so showing confidence in the interview is a good start. Obvious...
Interview Non-profit Recreation Referee Basketball Youth YMCA of Silicon Valley
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Curious about what work life is like as a youth basketball referee at YMCA of Silicon Valley!

For me, I worked about 2-5 hours every Saturday because that's when the games were held for the league I worked in. Each game was an hour long. I showed up about 15-30 minutes before my first game to get ready and make sure I was ready to go when the game started. The games were 4 quarters, so I ...
Day in the Life Non-profit Recreation Referee Basketball Youth YMCA of Silicon Valley
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Anybody willing to describe what it's like to be a head referee at VEX Robotics?

Referees at VEX Robotics encounter rule breakers and cheaters often, but in most cases the perpetrator had no idea that they were breaking the rules. As a referee you have to teach them the rules they broke and how to avoid them in future matches. Referees also are constantly moving from one fiel...
Day in the Life Technology Referee VEX Robotics
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What skills do I need to succeed as a Referee at Utah Youth Soccer Association?

You need to be able to communicate effectively.You must have a thick skin, to be able to handle criticism.A good work ethic goes a long ways.Physical Fitness is a bonus.Punctuality is very important.
Skillset Referee Utah Youth Soccer
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Fill me in on what a work day is like for someone who's a volleyball referee at UNCW Campus Recreation!

We usually worked during the evenings on weekdays. Depending on how many games there were, we usually worked about 1-3 hours. During our shifts, we would help set up indoor or outdoor courts, make sure our teams were present, and then we refereed the game. After that, we would usually have one or...
Day in the Life Sports Referee UNCW Campus Recreation
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What's a day in the life of a Broomball Referee at Michigan Technological University like?

Cold. There are very few weather conditions that cancel a broomball game. I would bundle up in many layers, including snowpants, boots, jacket, and warm hat that would be able to fit under my helmet. I would throw my whistle around my neck and head out. Once at the rinks, I would check in, grab a...
Day in the Life Referee Michigan Technological University Broomball Referee
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If you have the experience, how did you prep for the interview for a broomball referee position at Michigan Technological University?

Do you best to get familiar with the sport and culture associated with it. I knew nothing about broomball going into it which made it hard to answer some of the questions well pertaining to why I wanted the position. Prepare for it like you would any other interview-anticipate questions they may ...
Interview Education Referee Michigan Technological University
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Tips for anyone who may interview to become a football coach for Osseo Area Schools?

First and foremost, you must be knowledgeable and in-tune with the Minnesota High School League's football rules and regulations. It would also be helpful to have some familiarity with the high schools in that area. A position such as this also requires some conversational skills, so being able t...
Interview Education Referee Football Osseo Area Schools
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Skills that are most useful for a referee in the United States Soccer Federation?

You must understand the Laws of the Game for the current year released by FIFA, be fit enough to be moving (a mix between walk and jog) for 90 minutes, have enough confidence to make big calls in important games, be patient enough to deal with parents, coaches, and players, and understand the bas...
Non-profit Sports Skillset United States Soccer Federation Soccer Referee
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If anybody here has the experience, I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on the pros and cons of being a referee for the United States Soccer Federation!

PROS: Good Pay Outside Work with a variety of people Get to help the sport The work community Get exercise CONS:Conflict with coaches, players, or fans
Non-profit Sports Pros and Cons United States Soccer Federation Soccer Referee
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I'm interested in being a professional referee for the United States Soccer Federation, so can anyone share some advice for the interview process?

I would recommend preparing by reading about the USSF Referee Program (https://www.ussoccer.com/referees) and studying the Laws of the Game and make sure you are familiar with all of them prior to registering. After registering, you must attend a certification clinic which generally takes about 9...
Interview Sports United States Soccer Federation Soccer Referee
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I'm not very familiar with the sport of broomball, so what's it like to be a referee for it at Michigan Technological University?

Referee shifts are usually about 3-4 hours long each and you referee about 4-5 broomball games a shift. You can sign up for what shifts you are available for each week. You clock in inside the broomball cocoa shack and then go to your assigned rink for your shift. You will most likely be on shift...
Day in the Life Sports Education Referee Michigan Technological University
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If any of you have the experience, I'd like to hear what it's like working as an intramural referee at BUSE Health and Recreation Complex!

All referees attend weekly meetings every Friday from 3-4 pm, and submit weekly quizzes over email to the supervisors (as a check to make sure we know the rules inside and out). Refs are scheduled based on your availability (which you enter into a scheduling program called "WhenToWork"), and they...
Day in the Life Referee Health Care Services BUSE Health and Recreation Complex
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What's a typical work experience like for someone who is a referee in the US Soccer Foundation?

Being a referee means you choose your own hours. If you are of a younger age, you will likely only work on the weekends, and even then it is if you choose to do so. You select which games you would like to be a referee for. You may pick say one game to be a referee for on a Saturday in the whole ...
Day in the Life Non-profit Sports Referee US Soccer Foundation
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I'd like to get some input from anyone who's worked as a referee at the US Soccer Foundation - what did you like or dislike about it?

I really like how flexible it can be, you can choose to work or not work whenever you would like. They also pay you relatively well, though the pay is dependent on what type of game you are reffing for (ex. age group, level of competition, tournament games, etc.). I do not really like how you hav...
Non-profit Sports Pros and Cons Referee US Soccer Foundation
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What will Community YMCA be looking for as they interview participants for a youth referee position?

I would say the most important trait to portray is your professionalism and care you'll have when working with the kids. The YMCAs goal is to ensure that the kids have fun on whatever team they are on. Has referees its our job to maintain the fun and safety of these kids. Being confident is key a...
Interview Non-profit Charity Referee Youth Social Services Community YMCA
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If anyone here has the experience under their belt, what was it like working as a youth referee at Community YMCA?

It is super fun. It calls for a lot of team work when setting up, communication, outside work and inside work, rooms full of kids that you may or may not have to watch by yourself. Dealing with stressed bosses because they have to deal with not just one group of kids, but all the kids in every de...
Day in the Life Non-profit Charity Referee Youth Social Services Community YMCA
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How much work-life balance should someone expect as a basketball scorekeeper and referee at Boys and Girls Club?

I only worked about a 5 hour shift 5 days a week, combined with 3-6 hours of basketball on Fridays and weekends. They're super flexible with hours. As long as you give them some advance on needing time off you'll most likely get it. It's really nice to work somewhere that I can still have plenty ...
Non-profit Work-Life Balance Referee Basketball Boys and Girls Club After-School Scorekeeper
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How do I prepare for an interview for a volunteer referee position at Special Olympics of Kentucky?

I really believe that as a volunteer for the interview, you should really showcase the passion you have for working with the athletes as that was the most common trait that most of the referees shared that I worked with. That passion shows a lot about a person, as it means not only are you patien...
Interview Non-profit Sports Volunteer Referee Special Olympics
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What's a day in the life like for a volunteer referee at Special Olympics Kentucky?

I reported to the game that I was supposed to be a referee for. I was with a group of people and we broke into groups of two. The game that I worked with was bocee ball (or hillbilly golf) and a lot of the job was keeping score and showing athletes how to play the game but most of them had traine...
Day in the Life Non-profit Sports Volunteer Referee Special Olympics
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How do I prepare for an interview for a Youth, High school, and College Women's Lacrosse Referee position at Referee Enterprises Inc.?

There is no interview, you take a coarse and have to pass a few online tests and stay up to date with the rules.
Interview Referee Referee Enterprises Inc
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What's a day in the life of a Youth, High school, and College Women's Lacrosse Referee at Referee Enterprises Inc. like?

It is great. Your schedule is based off your availability so it's a great second job to make a little extra cash on the side. It's easy money as well as a great workout!
Day in the Life Referee Referee Enterprises Inc
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How do I prepare for an interview for a Soccer Referee position at American Youth Soccer Organization?

You must attend a referee training course that spans around 7 hours. There is a certification quiz at the end of the class that you must pass. If you pass that and show that you have experience on the soccer field and are good at making quick decisions, you will be a great referee.
Interview Non-profit Sports Soccer Referee American Youth Soccer Organization AYSO
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What's a day in the life of a Soccer Referee at American Youth Soccer Organization like?

It is a lot of fun, especially if you enjoy the game of soccer and kids! There is a lot of running involved and it may get loud, of course, with the fans cheering. There are times when you will have to deal with unpleased spectators and players because they may disagree with your referee calls. H...
Day in the Life Non-profit Sports Soccer Referee Youth American Youth Soccer Organization AYSO
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What's a day in the life of a Certified Referee at USA Hockey like?

You get to choose when and how often you want to work. When you sign up to referee a game, you get there 30 minutes to an hour before the game starts to get dressed and warm up. You will work with one or two other referees depending on the level of play. Once the ice is ready, you skate around, s...
Day in the Life Sports Referee USA Hockey
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How do I prepare for an interview for a referee position at USA Hockey?

There was no interview process to become a referee for USA hockey. You must enroll and pass an officiating class/seminar and written test. There is also an on ice skating portion that same day to work on positioning and skating fitness. It would be benficial to watch referee positioning in an NHL...
Interview Sports Referee USA Hockey
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What's a day in the life like for a referee at USA Hockey?

Most of your work is done on the weekends, for games and tournaments. On those days, you can ref as many games as you want, so you might have a full day, or just one game. In terms of difficulty, each age group and game is different, as anyone who plays a sport would know. Sometimes you get lucky...
Day in the Life Sports Referee USA Hockey
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Fill me in on what it's like being a referee for the United States Soccer Federation!

I spend little time refereeing during the week since I am a student at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. The day before I referee, I look over my assignments, make sure I know where the game is at, and make sure I know who my assistant referees are. If the game is to be played by older age...
Day in the Life Non-profit Sports United States Soccer Federation Soccer Referee
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What's a day in the life of a Referee at Utah Youth Soccer Association like?

I have been able to ref every single day for 2 months as well as multiple games on Saturday. We should show up 30 min before to make sure we are ready to go. This is time for you to put on your uniform, warm up/stretch, check in teams, do to coin toss, pre match discussion with the other refs, an...
Day in the Life Sports Soccer Referee Youth Utah Youth Soccer
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How do I prepare for an interview for a Referee position at Utah Youth Soccer Association?

Really, you don’t have to interview, usually. You usually get certified through UYSA and then get put on the registry and then start getting assigned games.
Interview Sports Soccer Referee Youth Utah Youth Soccer
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How do I prepare for an interview for a Referee position at Soccer Association for Youth, USA?

In my experience, there wasn't really an interview process, just a sign-up for interested workers. After signing up, all potential referees had to take a 6-week course, culminating in a test that had a specific score requirement.
Interview Sports Referee Youth Programs Soccer Association for Youth SAY Soccer
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What's a day in the life of a Referee at Soccer Association for Youth, USA like?

Working the games is pretty straight-forward. You need to show up about 20 minutes before the games start and perform a field inspection. Then, you speak to the coaches on each side, then to all of the players, and then the game is underway.
Day in the Life Sports Referee Youth Programs Soccer Association for Youth SAY Soccer
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How much work-life balance should I expect to have as a Broomball Referee at Michigan Technological University?

Since you could make your own schedule, it was pretty easy to balance work and other events that take place in the life as a student. They had a easy system that would allow shift changes, if something would come up that prevented you from working too.
Sports Work-Life Balance College Referee Michigan Technological University
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What skills do I need to succeed as a Broomball Referee at Michigan Technological University?

Confidence to make calls. Most players will argue with you and you just need to be confident.Team work ethic. You will be working with other individuals and the players on your rink, you want to make sure you can be a team player and respect those around you.
Sports Skillset College Referee Michigan Technological University
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What's a day in the life of a Soccer Referee at United States Soccer Federation like?

Usually referees ref on weekends (travel soccer and recreational), but occasionally there will be week day games (high school refereeing). Most of the time you’ll get 1-3 games a week unless there is a tournament.
Day in the Life Sports United States Soccer Federation Soccer Referee
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What's a day in the life of a Swim Coach at Bear Paddle Swim School like?

You arrive to work about 20-30 minutes before your first class. When you get there you go straight to the staff lockers and change into your uniform. After changing you go to the deck to clock-in, grab you roster for the day, and a lesson plan book if you need it. Before your shift starts you'll ...
Day in the Life Coach Swim Swim Instructor Bear Paddle Swim School
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What's a day in the life of a Soccer Coach at Super Soccer Stars like?

It is necessary to arrive to a lesson at least 15 minutes early to set up the needed equipment. Before arriving at the site, one should review the lesson plan, which they will have emailed to them. Lessons can be lightly tailored to a specific group, but should generally follow the layout given. ...
Day in the Life Soccer Coach Super Soccer Stars Soccer Coach
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Seeking out interview tips related to a youth league assistant football coach position in the Francis Howell School District!

What helped me were a few things. I discussed my strong passion for the sport, and how I want to continue to see the sport thrive. What is important about working with a Youth League is making sure you know safety is first. Yes, winning and position skill is important. However, the way the sport ...
Interview Education Francis Howell School District Youth Football Coach Football
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Fill me in on the typical work life of a youth league assistant football coach in the Francis Howell School District!

Three factors come into play in regards to the "day" of a Youth Coach. One, preparing your practice plan. Depending on what age/grade you are coaching will determine how you can run your practice. The 4th/5th grade age group, you have to constantly having something for the players to be doing and...
Day in the Life Education Francis Howell School District Youth Coach Football
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Should I know anything specific when going into an interview for an assistant football coach job at Crystal Springs Uplands School?

Have a thorough understanding of the game of football, it's fundamentals, and particularly how the 8-man football game differs from its normal 11-man counterpart. get familiar with CSUS's philosophy towards student experiences and learning, and prepare to be interviewed by a very capable intervie...
Interview Assistant Football Coach Crystal Springs Uplands School
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What's a day in the life of an Assistant Football Coach at Crystal Springs Uplands School like?

Typically practice will involve setting up bags, pads, and other football equipment to start, oftentimes rotating equipment to various parts of the field before the start of practice. The head coach will often have a plan in place for how practice will go, so consult with him to understand where ...
Day in the Life Assistant Football Coach Crystal Springs Uplands School
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What kind of information can you share for anyone prepping to interview for a gymnastics coach job at Ann Arbor YMCA?

Come with a list (physical or mental) and description of all your previous experiences. That could include experience with gymnastics, coaching a sport, or even just working with children. Dress nicely but you don't have to be super fancy (don't wear heals if they are not comfortable), and be ope...
Interview Non-profit Recreation Coach Gymnastics Ann Arbor YMCA
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Explain what a day in the life of a gymnastics coach might be like Ann Arbor YMCA!

You get to the gym an hour before classes start and start to set up the gym (there will be others there doing the same as well), then you will teach the classes, normally in the order of youngest/least advanced to oldest/most advanced. After that, you will tear down the gym and turn it back into ...
Day in the Life Non-profit Recreation Coach Gymnastics Ann Arbor YMCA
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Name some tips for prepping to interview for a coaching job at Soccer Shots!

Know your availability be willing to name and talk about your previous soccer experience and jobs involved with children know some strengths and weaknesses to speak about show examples of leadership
Interview Sports Soccer Coach Youth Programs Soccer Shots
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If anyone is willing to share, what kind of experience did you have as a soccer coach at Meijer?

During my time working with the kids and for the Meijer foundation, I had a lot of fun and I learned a lot. The kids were the best part of my day, because they saw me as their role model and they listened and did everything I told them too. The parents and the staff that I had with me were also v...
Day in the Life Retail Community Outreach Soccer Coach Meijer
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What is it like to be in the role of a youth sports coach at Jump Start Sports ?

A day in the life of a Coach during Summer Camps involves being around Children for 7-8 hours and teaching them the fundamentals of whatever sport they are playing that day. Sometimes you get to play the games with them, which they usually enjoy! A day in the life of a coach for a specific sports...
Day in the Life Sports Youth Coach Jump Start Sports
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Care to provide some details on working as a gymnastics coach at the California Sports Center?

Coaching and teaching is an opportunity to provide participating students a gymnastics or dance experience that can last a lifetime. Our mission is simple - apply our priorities and values "to provide the opportunity to become the best you can be." Whether as a coach, student, parent, or member o...
Day in the Life Coach Gymnastics Gym California Sports Center
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Seeking some advice related to interviewing for a coach position at Authority Gymnastics!

The interview process at Authority Gymnastics is usually with the owners of the gym and is casual for the most part. The best way to prepare for the interview is to go over your experience working with other people, hands-on, or in the gymnastics field whether as a coach or a gymnast. Also, be pr...
Interview Football Coach Gymnastics Authority Gymnastics
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What is it like to be a coach at Authority Gymnastics ?

When you come in for a shift at Authority Gymnastics, you are assigned a class that you teach each week. The classes are assigned by your experience as a coach and what age group you are most interested in. First, you greet and welcome the gymnasts and their parents, next you warm them up by call...
Day in the Life Coach Gymnastics Authority Gymnastics
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Advice to help participants prepare to interview for a youth coaching position at the University of Miami?

I advice reading careful through the position description and getting familiar with the program and purpose/mission.In all, BREATH (I know I forgot to), be yourself, they really want to get to know you. Show a willingness to serve and learn. Ask lots of questions afterwards, and don;t be afraid t...
Interview Education University of Miami Youth Coach
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What should I be prepared for heading into an interview for a gymnastics coach position at Seattle Gymnastics Academy?

There is a process involving an on the phone interview, an in person interview, and an on the floor interview. Just be confident in yourself and your ability to interact with children. Have in mind your strengths, weaknessess, past encounters you've had with children, conflict management, and exp...
Interview Coach Gymnastics Seattle Gymnastics Academy
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What's it like working at Woodward Camp?

-If you're coaching and counseling, you wake the kids up around 7. Have them complete their daily chores before breakfast. Send them off to breakfast then to morning mandatory for the older girls from 9-11:30 and morning open gym from 9-11 for the younger girls. Then there are open gyms from 2-4 ...
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What might a work schedule look like for a gymnastics coach at Head Over Heels Athletic Arts ?

If you work during the summer for camp, you arrive in the morning and do an all-camp warm up with the coaches and kids. You review the rules with the campers, and then you split up into your groups. You take your group to different stations (bars, beam, trampoline, etc) for about 25 minutes to do...
Day in the Life Non-profit Coach Gymnastics Head Over Heels Athletic Arts
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Can someone provide any insight into what to expect from an interview for a gymnastics coach position at the Multnomah Athletic Club?

All of the interview questions were pretty standard so prepare as you would for any interview!One question (that the interviewer said was important) was "if a kid is misbehaving repetitively, what would you do?" I said something along the lines of giving the kid incentive to behave properly which...
Interview Coach Gymnastics Fitness Multnomah Athletic Club
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What does a gymnastics coach typically do at the Multnomah Athletic Club?

Usually you several different 1 hour long classes. Each class, you start with a large group warm up and then split into age groups and rotate around to different stations including bars, floor, balance beam, and sometimes vault. At each station the instructor must have activities prepared to have...
Day in the Life Coach Gymnastics Fitness Multnomah Athletic Club
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Does anyone know what kind of interview process to expect when taking on the role of a swim coach for the Flagstaff Snow Sharks Swim Team?

The interviews here are mainly based on experience swimming as well as experience with children and families. Be prepared to answer questions about how you would teach certain strokes to certain age groups. Be prepared to also swim the correct forms of strokes. This is a competitive based team so...
Interview Sports Coach Swim Flagstaff Snow Sharks Swim Team
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I am looking for some insight into the role of a coach at Soccer Shots!

Depending on the number of classes in a session you may have, it can be anywhere from 2-3 hours. Your sessions include doing fun games, teaching soccer skills, and managing a scrimmage. Watching your impact on children is amazing. Especially when a child is struggling in on a skill, and they perf...
Day in the Life Sports Soccer Coach Youth Programs Soccer Shots
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What should I prepare ahead of my interview for a youth sports coach position within Cedar Rapids?

For my preparation, I thought of questions the interviewer migh ask like "why do you want this job?" or "why do you see yourself as a right fit to be a coach?". Additionally, I prepared hours of availability and a copy of my sports schedule just in case they asked about hours I could work. This p...
Interview Sports Youth Coach City of Cedar Rapids
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Looking for insight into what it's like being a youth sports coach for the city of Cedar Rapids!

The shifts range anywhere from 1.5 hours to 4 hours with age groups ranging from 4-12 years old. The sports depend on whatever season you are in. For me, I coached basketball and soccer during the winter. The practices are led by you and 1-3 other coaches depending on the size of the group. You d...
Day in the Life Sports Youth Coach City of Cedar Rapids
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What's going to help me be successful as a youth sports coach for the city of Cedar Rapids?

The most important skill when it comes to coaching is patience. Some kids pick up the material right away while others struggle. For those that struggle, you would have to have the patience to help them succeed in whatever the drill may be and put in extra time to get them where they need to be.
Sports Skillset Youth Coach City of Cedar Rapids
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What kind of questions might I be asked by InterActive Academy Gymnastics when interviewing for a coach position?

Some questions I experienced:Why/can you work (well) with kids?How would you deal with the situation of a frustrated parent?Are you physically capable of spotting children on gymnastics skills?What experience do you have with gymnastics? If none, do you learn quickly?
Interview Coach Gymnastics InterActive Academy Gymnastics
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What might I be doing as a gymnastics coach at InterActive Academy Gymnastics?

We usually arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of our shift to prepare for our classes; come up with a lesson plan, make a list for attendance, etc. Classes range from 30 minutes to 3 hours long (unless you are coaching a more competitive team. The average class for recreational gymnastics is 55...
Day in the Life Coach Gymnastics InterActive Academy Gymnastics
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Can someone provide any details regarding the ESF Summer Camps interview process for a sports camp coach job?

I was interviewed by two representatives at ESF, one local representative and one corporate representative, if I'm remembering correctly. The format was a traditional behavioral interview with questions such as why did you apply, where do you see yourself in five years, why do you want to work wi...
Interview Recreation Coach Youth Programs ESF Summer Camps Sports Camp
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Can someone walk me through a typical day in the life of a sports camp coach at ESF Summer Camps?

In the mornings, I would arrive at 7:45am for a program called AM OT, which is basically pre-camp activities for children with parents who had to get to work. Like most Sports Camp Coaches, I supervised the activities outside, partially because almost all of the kids who stayed outside were Sport...
Day in the Life Recreation Coach Youth Programs ESF Summer Camps Sports Camp
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What's it like to take on a volunteer soccer coach job within the Des Plaines Park District?

It depends on what grade you are coaching. I coached 6th through 8th grade so our practices were Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Arriving early to set up is important to take advantage of the full hour. I had set ideas of drills to do to help improve the team based on past performanc...
Day in the Life Volunteer Recreation Soccer Coach Des Plaines Park District
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Is anyone familiar with being a gymnastics coach at Gymnastics Unlimited? What kind of schedule did you have?

the classes are an hour long , the first 15 minutes is a warm up and a stretch, then the kids line up and there are 3 events after line up , each is 15 minutes. After the hour, the kids go home and another class starts.
Day in the Life Coach Gymnastics Gymnastics Unlimited
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What kind of preparation should I do when interviewing for a cross country coach position at Whitefield Academy?

The interview will likely be with the athletic director. The best preparation, in my opinion, would be to familiarize yourself with the school’s mission statement and be ready to discuss why you are a good fit with the mission statement and how it influences school culture. Show that you care dee...
Interview Coach Whitefield Academy Cross Country
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What's the work schedule like for a varsity cross country coach at Whitefield Academy?

In season, I ready the day’s practice from our season-long planning sheet, conduct practice, keep up with other A schools on Milesplit, and go out of my way to speak with all of my runners as much as possible. Meet days involve driving the bus, being responsible for the equipment, and ensuring th...
Day in the Life Coach Whitefield Academy Cross Country
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How do I prepare for an interview for a Volunteer Soccer Coach position at Jubilee REACH?

As the position is volunteer based and pretty low-key, there isn't much preparation necessary for your interview. My interview was quite lax, though that might've been because of my location. What you should know is your general available hours, as well as your experience with soccer in general. ...
Interview Non-profit Volunteer Soccer Coach Social Services Jubilee REACH
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What's a day in the life of a Volunteer Soccer Coach at Jubilee REACH like?

I only worked at Jubilee for about a year, so my experience is limited to the intro coaching position. Although there aren't specific titles for most of the coaches, there is a general pecking order depending on how long you've been there. If you're just starting out, you'll mostly be watching an...
Day in the Life Non-profit Volunteer Soccer Coach Social Services Jubilee REACH
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How do I prepare for an interview for a Gymnastics Coach position at Louisville Gymnastics?

Come ready to observe a class. There will be certain qualities that management will be looking for such as enthusiasm, kindness, patience, and having a smile on your face. There is no experience needed in gymnastics for this position but come prepared to learn.
Interview Sports Coach Gymnastics Louisville Gymnastics
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What's a day in the life of a Gymnastics Coach at Louisville Gymnastics like?

Come in 15-20 minutes before classes start. Pick up your personalized binder with your class roll sheets, check your rotation sheet out to see what events you will be visiting that week. Begin planning your classes out. You will need several stations set up at each event so be prepared. In betwee...
Day in the Life Sports Coach Gymnastics Louisville Gymnastics
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How do I prepare for an interview for an Assistant Coach position at Gallop NYC?

I didn't do an interview with the Gallop staff in order to get my position, but I did have to submit a survey to my teacher in order to qualify for the internship. I basically expressed to her how I liked working with kids and being outside, hence why the internship caught my eye. I also told her...
Interview Coach Gallop NYC
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How do I prepare for an interview for a Gymnastics coach position at Summit Gymnastics Academy?

In order to prepare for an interview for coaching position at a place like Summit Gymnastics Academy you should be ready to answer questions about your ability to work with kids and your gymnastics skills. For an interview such as this one you need to know how at least some basic gymnastics skill...
Interview Coach Summit Gymnastics Academy Gymnastics
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What's a day in the life of a Gymnastics coach at Summit Gymnastics Academy like?

A day of coaching consists of teaching a group of kids (age depends on the level you are teaching) the skills they need to know to either advance into the next level or, if they are higher level, then refining their routines to make them ready for competition. Other responsibilities included talk...
Day in the Life Coach Summit Gymnastics Academy Gymnastics
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What's a day in the life of a Volunteer Youth Coach at Fort Riley Child & Youth Services like?

I was a volunteer youth cheer coach. I attended 1-hour practices on post twice a week. I led the girls in warm ups, taught cheers, and taught some dance technique as well. I was responsible for creating and choreographing all cheers, and all communication with parents over email and at practice a...
Day in the Life Sports Volunteer Youth Coach Fort Riley Child & Youth Services
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How do I prepare for an interview for a Cheerleading or Basketball Coach position at Special Olympics Kansas?

I would make sure you have your questions prepared ahead of time. While I’m not an interview expert, a wonderful question to ask is “How did you become involved in the Special Olympics games?” You will almost always receive a wonderful and inspiring answer. Everyone involved in the Special Olympi...
Interview Non-profit Sports Basketball Coach Special Olympics Cheerleading
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What's a day in the life of a Cheerleading or Basketball Coach at Special Olympics Kansas like?

A standard day in the life of a Special Olympics coach is not too different from anyone else’s. There are a few days of pre-planning when it comes to picking out what cheers the athletes will do or getting uniforms or things of that nature. Besides that it’s usually 2-3 afternoon practices with e...
Day in the Life Non-profit Sports Basketball Coach Special Olympics Cheerleading
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If I accept an interview for an coach position at Super Soccer Stars, what should I know ahead of time?

For this interview one should dress in business casual attire and plan on arriving a few minutes early. Most of the questions asked are situational. However, you will most likely be asked if you have ever played soccer or coached soccer. Questions may be about how to talk to upset parents or chil...
Interview Sports Youth Interpretation Ranger Coach Super Soccer Stars Development Program Assistant Coach
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What is it like to take on a coaching job at Super Soccer Stars?

It is necessary to arrive to a lesson at least 15 minutes early to set up the needed equipment. Before arriving at the site, one should review the lesson plan, which they will have emailed to them. Lessons can be lightly tailored to a specific group, but should generally follow the layout given. ...
Day in the Life Sports Youth Coach Super Soccer Stars Development Program Assistant Coach
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How do I prepare for an interview for a Soccer Coach position at Challenger Sports?

They will ask you about your experience both playing and coaching soccer, as well as working with kids. They are more concerned with you being good with kids than a knowledge of soccer, but obviously it helps if you have more experience playing. They are all very personable, and want to get to kn...
Interview Sports Sportswear Soccer Challenger Sports Coach
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What's a day in the life of a Soccer Coach at Challenger Sports like?

Most days, it is a half day of coaching a camp, any age kids from 3-14. You will have a strict curriculum to focus on and everyday you will plan drills and games according to the curriculum for the day.
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I'd be interested in hearing about the typical work life of a basketball coach at Wheaton Christian Grammar School!

Obviously every day varies, especially as a coach of 15 7th graders. But, once the season got rolling, we had 2 games and 3 practices per week. Practice can be pretty hectic, I would always go in with a practice plan in my hand, though I knew some things were likely to change. The players were pr...
Day in the Life Basketball Coach Private School Wheaton Christian Grammar School
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Anyone able to provide some tips for preparing to interview for a basketball coach role with the Special Olympics of Illinois?

Just be yourself. If you have played basketball before, tell them your experiences with playing basketball. If you have led your team, or another team, tell them exactly what you did. A lot of Special Olympics basketball took me by surprise. The team is working with all different levels of skill ...
Interview Non-profit Sports Basketball Coach Special Olympics Illinois
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Can anybody tell me what it is like to be the head varsity girls basketball coach within the Seattle Public Schools system?

I have 2 practices a week for 1.75 hrs each and I work with the talents I have instead of making them conform to a perceived playbook. I work on the fundamentals and gradually build up my team to more advanced skills and workouts throughout the basketball season. But I remind them always that sch...
Day in the Life Education Basketball Coach Seattle Public Schools
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What to prepare for when interviewed for a basketball coach position within the city of Lake Oswego?

I would say the most important thing you should prepare for is your ability to convey that you can be a leader, handle criticism, and have the observational and perspective skills that the game of basketball requires. You should be able to do that by tying those attributes in with your experience...
Interview Basketball Coach City of Lake Oswego
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I'm looking for some honest input on what it's like to be a basketball coach for the city of Lake Oswego!

As a coach and leader you are always trying to improve. So that mainly consists of creating plays and drills that are efficient and work for players. On the contrary, coaching on the fly is just as important as the planning that goes into it. Watching your players play and then giving them pointe...
Day in the Life Basketball Coach City of Lake Oswego
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I'm looking for people who'll share their experience as a basketball coach for Up2Us Sports!

A day in the life of a basketball coach includes helping students with homework, planning a type of workout and practice for the kids, assisting leaders in making food for the children after school, and preparing students for not only their basketball games every Friday night, but also for colleg...
Day in the Life Non-profit Community Outreach Basketball Coach Up2Us Sports
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How do I prepare for an interview for a Basketball Coach position at School District U-46?

You need to be around the game of basketball a lot. You have to love the game and want to watch countless hours of basketball games. What i would suggest is looking up U-46's website and going through their mission statement and key concepts of the company. Its hard to prepare for an interview fo...
Interview Basketball Coach School District u-46
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What's a day in the life of a Basketball Coach at School District U-46 like?

You show up everyday with the same mindset that you will not let your players give up and defer their dreams of being champions. You challenge your players to get better. You watch film, you have practice, and then you do individual workouts with your players later on. You prepare later on watchi...
Day in the Life Basketball Coach School District u-46
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What's a day in the life of a Cheerleading or Basketball Coach at Special Olympics Kansas like?

A standard day in the life of a Special Olympics coach is not too different from anyone else’s. There are a few days of pre-planning when it comes to picking out what cheers the athletes will do or getting uniforms or things of that nature. Besides that it’s usually 2-3 afternoon practices with e...
Day in the Life Non-profit Sports Basketball Coach Special Olympics Cheerleading
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What's the work load for an Assistant Softball Coach at Fordham University like?

Typically, time is spent doing various job assignments from the head coach. You are also required to balance your work with creating schedules for pitchers or other student athletes, working to make sure the strength and conditioning piece ties in with the pitching workouts, and performing all ot...
Day in the Life Assistant Coach Softball Coach
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How much work-life balance should someone expect as a basketball scorekeeper and referee at Boys and Girls Club?

I only worked about a 5 hour shift 5 days a week, combined with 3-6 hours of basketball on Fridays and weekends. They're super flexible with hours. As long as you give them some advance on needing time off you'll most likely get it. It's really nice to work somewhere that I can still have plenty ...
Non-profit Work-Life Balance Referee Basketball Boys and Girls Club After-School Scorekeeper
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What's a typical day as a Volunteer Soccer Referee at Special Olympics of New Jersey like?

I arrive to the game about 30 minutes early to make sure the field is properly set up. I also meet with the site director in case he has any pertinent information for me. About 5-10 minutes before the game, I check in the teams to make sure everyone knows the rules and is wearing proper equipment...
Day in the Life Volunteer Special Olympics Soccer Coach
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Were you able to use your Dance major to prepare you for your job as a Youth Soccer Coach at Super Soccer Stars?

I taught dance to kids back home, and have been working with kids ever since I was 13. Teaching dance and teaching soccer has a lot of similarities, along with the structure of their lesson plan in Super Soccer Stars classes, so it was really easy! You don't have to have soccer experience, they m...
Dance College Major Youth Super Soccer Stars Soccer Coach
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Is there anything I should keep in mind when interviewing for an intramural sports supervisor position at NAU Campus Recreation?

Think about what you would like to contribute to the program. What experience do you have that makes you a good fit for the job? Why do you want the job in the first place, and how will you make an impact on the program? Think of situations where you had to deal with conflict.
Interview Sports Supervisor Intramural NAU Campus Recreation
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What are some of the main tasks that an intramural sports supervisor at NAU Campus Recreation might do?

Set up the field or court. Assign sports officials and teams to their field/court. Ensure that every player has checked in and that they comply with the dress code. Communicate with the officials and give them feedback regarding their performance, sometimes using Official Evaluation forms. Commu...
Day in the Life Sports Supervisor Recreation Intramural NAU Campus Recreation
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What's the work load for an Assistant Softball Coach at Fordham University like?

Typically, time is spent doing various job assignments from the head coach. You are also required to balance your work with creating schedules for pitchers or other student athletes, working to make sure the strength and conditioning piece ties in with the pitching workouts, and performing all ot...
Day in the Life Assistant Coach Softball Coach
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Anyone care to share some honest insight into what it's like to be a gymnastics coach at Bayside Sports Academy?

Working at Bayside has been a great experience. It is truly rewarding to have the opportunity to help the children learn not just gymnastics skills but life skills as well. Bayside has helped shape me into who I am today and has been an awesome way to get work experience. There is room for you to...
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I'd like to know how much preparation should go into the interview process for a head athletic coach position at Oldham County Schools!

Develop an articulated coaching philosophy that encompasses the social, physical, and managerial aspects of the role. Present some sample workouts (daily) and training cycles (seasonal). Consider how you plan to lead a group of young athletes - authoritatively and commanding or more friendly. Do ...
Interview Education Coach Oldham County Schools
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What does a head athletic coach typically do for Oldham County Schools?

Meet students at the determined practice place once school is out. Lead athletes in warm ups, disseminate workouts, answer questions, and then provide overall supervision and encouragement during the workout. Sometimes alterations need to be made so be prepared to think quickly and understand the...
Day in the Life Education Coach Oldham County Schools
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Care to provide some details on working as a gymnastics coach at the California Sports Center?

Coaching and teaching is an opportunity to provide participating students a gymnastics or dance experience that can last a lifetime. Our mission is simple - apply our priorities and values "to provide the opportunity to become the best you can be." Whether as a coach, student, parent, or member o...
Day in the Life Coach Gymnastics Gym California Sports Center
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Can you walk us through a day as a Soccer Coach, STEM Educator at Sports For Learning?

You show up to the school early (clock in), greet the front desk faculty (possibly the principal if they’re available), set up location for session. Sign in using the provided coaches notebook/binder located at the front desk. Check in the students for roll, take the students to the location of t...
Day in the Life STEM Soccer Coach
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What's a day in the life of a Youth Coach at University of Miami like?

My day as a Youth Coach--when I was on shift, started around 7 AM. Another Youth Coach and I were responsible for waking up 20 student students daily. I was stationed on the boys' floor and my co-worker on the girls floor.After the students finished their morning routine, we all heading to the di...
Day in the Life University of Miami Youth Football Coach Youth Coach
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How do I prepare for an interview for a gymnastics coach job at the YMCA?

To prepare for an interview, I like to run over some basic questions that the employer might ask me so I won't be stumped in knowing what I want to say and how I say it. For example, "What makes you feel like you're qualified to take on the role of a competitive gymnastics coach?", might be answe...
Interview Non-profit Recreation Coach YMCA Gymnastics
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Walk us through a day as gymnastics coach at YMCA?

Typically, I'd get to work, clock in, and meet with the other coaches who will be taking my girls that day with me to each event. We discuss what events are most important to get to, what gymnast needs to focus on what, and cater to each one on an individual basis. Then practice starts, the girls...
Day in the Life Non-profit Recreation Coach YMCA Gymnastics
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How do I prepare for an interview for a Statistics & Manager - Varsity Football & Volleyball position at Saint Francis High School?

Become familiar with basic football rules and regulations. Be open to instruction and ready to take statistics during fast paced football games. Be dedicated and meticulous in your work, details are very important and you should be able to consistently report accurate data after games. Be strong ...
Interview Statistics Manager High School Football Statistics & Manager - Varsity Football & Volleyball Saint Francis High School
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What's a day in the life of an Assistant Coach at Gallop NYC like?

I volunteered at the Bronx Equestrian center, so my answers are directly related to this facility.When my group and I first got to the stable, we would clean the horses and tack them (put on the saddles, reins etc). We would also feed them and give them water. Then we would take them outside and ...
Day in the Life Coach Gallop NYC
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