Lead Coach for After School Program - 2026 - 2027 School Year

ANTS Sports • San Francisco, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ANTS Sports is seeking a motivated, consistent, and sports-passionate Lead Coach to join our school-year team in San Francisco. This is a part-time hourly coaching role with a higher hours commitment and greater site responsibility than a standard ANTS coach position. The Lead Coach is the most consistent coaching presence at their assigned site — not a rotating staff member, but a daily partner to the Site Lead who knows the students, owns an age group, and helps build a strong team culture. This role has the flexibility to include both morning recess and afternoon after-school program (ASP) coverage. This position is ideal for coaches who want more hours, want to develop their leadership skills, and are considering a future in youth development, whether at ANTS or beyond.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent (some college preferred)
• 1+ year of experience working with youth in a program, camp, or educational setting
• Genuine love for sports, physical activity, and working outdoors
• Strong communication skills with TK–5th grade children
• Reliable availability Monday–Friday during program hours
• Available for most or all designated holiday camp days
• CPR and First Aid certification (training available upon hire)
• Fingerprint background check clearance
• TB Test clearance
• Work up to 29+ hours per week during the school year.

Nice To Haves

• Summer camp participation is not guaranteed but is a strong preference for high-performing Lead Coaches.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, age-appropriate sports instruction during both recess and ASP sessions.
• Own the daily experience for your assigned age group, curriculum, tone, and transitions.
• Set up and break down equipment before and after each session.
• Participate in pre-program huddles and post-program reflections with the coaching team.
• Manage group dynamics and maintain a fun, safe environment for 15–30 students at a time.
• Serve as a stable, daily coaching presence, your consistency is the core value of this role.
• Build genuine relationships with students, learning names, interests, and behavioral patterns.
• Model ANTS values and the STAR sportsmanship framework for newer or rotating coaches.
• Contribute to a positive, high-energy team culture with the Site Lead and Assistant Site Lead.
• Support the Site Lead and Assistant Site Lead in daily program operations.
• Step into an expanded role during periods of Site Lead or Assistant Site Lead absence, including managing your age group independently and helping coordinate the broader team.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and any required training sessions.
• Provide informal feedback to the Site Lead on student behavior, curriculum gaps, and team dynamics.
• Follow ANTS procedures for behavior management, incidents, and escalations.
• Dismiss students safely according to site-specific procedures.
• Maintain awareness of individual student needs, including behavioral support plans, within your age group.
• Report incidents or concerns to the Site Lead promptly and accurately.

Benefits

• A direct path to Site leadership.
• Sports-forward, high-energy culture, more dynamic and fun than traditional ASP programs.
• Real experience in youth sports education, classroom management, and team leadership.
• Supportive team structure, you're not doing this alone. The Site Lead and ASL have your back.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED