question for those who work as coaches

[Anonymous]

DS is a young adult with a coaching license trying to earn spending money for college so he took a job as a youth soccer coach. He gets paid for practices but just learned several games into the job that they aren’t going to pay for coaching games. That seems so strange to me. He double checked thinking it was a misunderstanding but was told no. Why wouldn’t they pay for games? He loses a few hours on game day between travel, warming up the team and the game. He doesn’t want to rock the boat because he otherwise loves the job. Hourly pay for practices is good considering his age and how well coaching works with the rest of his schedule. He isn’t going to quit but has learned for next time to ask questions about what is considered paid work. I just feel like they are taking advantage of him. I’m just curious if anybody has encountered this pay policy?

[Anonymous]

Every coaching job I know of like that just pays a stipend for the season.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Every coaching job I know of like that just pays a stipend for the season.

That’s what he expected but this job pays hourly.

[Anonymous]

Definitely odd and possibly a violation of wage and hour laws. I’d have him ask to be paid explaining your reasoning.

He may want to talk to a lawyer too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Definitely odd and possibly a violation of wage and hour laws. I’d have him ask to be paid explaining your reasoning.

He may want to talk to a lawyer too.

I think you’re right. It probably isn’t worth lawyer fees for several hundred dollars though.

[Anonymous]

If he isn't paid to attend games, he stops attending games.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If he isn't paid to attend games, he stops attending games.

I think this is the most practical answer. Thank you!