Coach Recruitment & Training Manager

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2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking a hands-on Coach Recruitment & Training Manager to lead the complete coach talent pipeline—from sourcing and evaluating candidates to training, field qualification, placement readiness, and early performance follow-up. This role ensures every coach can safely lead youth, teach sports and movement skills, follow required procedures, and represent the organization professionally in school and adaptive-program settings.

Requirements

• 3+ years youth sports coaching, PE, recreation, or similar direct-service experience
• 2+ years recruiting, staff training, supervision, or workforce development
• Ability to coach children and train adults
• Experience evaluating performance and giving constructive feedback
• Strong organization, communication, and follow-through
• Comfort with ATS systems, Google Workspace, video conferencing, and mobile reporting tools
• Reliable transportation across Los Angeles County
• CPR/First Aid (or ability to obtain within 30 days)

Nice To Haves

• Degree in kinesiology, PE, recreation, education, youth development, HR, or related field
• Experience supporting children with disabilities or individualized needs
• Adaptive PE, special education, behavior support, or therapeutic recreation background
• College athlete or experienced youth-sports coach
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Adaptive Coaches, substitutes, interns, and seasonal staff.
• Recruit through colleges, athletic departments, coaching networks, youth organizations, job boards, and community partners.
• Screen candidates, conduct structured interviews, run practical auditions, and evaluate real coaching ability.
• Coordinate all pre-employment requirements (references, background checks, TB, mandated reporter training, certifications).
• Deliver orientation, training, and coach qualification pathways—including adaptive-coach modules and assessments.
• Oversee supervised field practice, placement readiness, and documented handoffs to site leadership.
• Complete 30-, 60-, and 90-day performance reviews and provide corrective coaching when needed.
• Maintain accurate records, dashboards, and weekly recruiting/training reports.
• Ensure no coach is placed before completing all required training, documentation, and approvals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed