Free Play for Kids uses sport to build healthier, more connected communities. We deliver multi-sport programming in Edmonton schools, develop young athletes through Jr. Wolves, and make sport accessible to kids who need it most. Our programs are growing and we're building the team to match.
About the Role
We're hiring a full-time Head Coach to lead programming across three of our core streams: Welcome to Play, Free to Play, and Jr. Wolves.
Mornings, you're in schools - delivering Welcome to Play in-school sessions, running our lunch-hour sport league, and building the kind of relationships with kids and school staff that keep our programs thriving. Afternoons, you're on the court as a Free to Play Head Coach, coaching flag football, ball hockey, soccer, and basketball for youth ages 7–12. Coaches with strong team sport experience may also be designated as Jr. Wolves Coaches, leading in-house school teams through practices and game nights as athletes develop toward the Wolves Athletic Club.
This is a 6-hour-per-day, full-time role - one of the most complete coaching positions we offer.
What You'll Do
- Deliver Welcome to Play in-school activations and lead the daily Free to Play lunch league across Edmonton school sites
- Build and maintain relationships with school staff and administrators to support program growth
- Lead after-school coaching sessions in flag football, ball hockey, soccer, and basketball using Free Play's Sport to Life curriculum
- Supervise youth, maintain attendance records, and model strong coaching practices for assistant coaches
- Where designated: lead Jr. Wolves teams through practices and game nights
- Communicate regularly with your Regional Manager and participate in weekly sport-planning sessions
- Complete required training through the Free Play training program
What We're Looking For
Required:
- Coaching or playing experience across multiple sports - flag football, ball hockey, soccer, and basketball are our core four
- 1–2 years of experience working with children or youth in sport, recreation, or school settings
- Comfortable engaging large groups of children in school environments (assemblies, class visits, gym sessions)
- Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle - you will travel to multiple Edmonton school sites
- Standard First Aid Certification and CPR, or ability to obtain quickly
- Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
Assets:
- NCCP or sport-specific coaching certification
- Post-secondary education in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Education, or a related field
- Experience mentoring or supervising other coaches
- Proficiency with TeamSnap, Connecteam, or Google Suite
Position Details
- Full-time, approximately 30 hours per week
- Morning hours: ~11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Welcome to Play in-school sessions)
- Afternoon hours: 2:30–5:30 PM M/T/W/F, Thursday 2:30-6:00PM (possible extended hours to start 12:00PM).
Why Free Play for Kids
- Full-time hours with a consistent, meaningful daily schedule
- Paid training and professional development through the Free Play training program
- A team that genuinely believes sport changes lives - and builds programs that prove it
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with lived experience in the communities we serve.
To apply: email your resume to [email protected]
