Fall 2026: Lead Coach

Volo Kids•San Diego, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland in 2010, Volo is a community based organization with more than 350,000 users across the US. Our users leverage Volo to organize, meet, communicate and play within their community through fitness and social activities. Whether it's a performance sport like soccer, or a social activity like cornhole, Volo provides something real. Real interaction, real activity, real fun, and real impact. Volo creates free youth sports programs through adult social sports. The aim of the Volo Kids Foundation was to use sport as a tool for healing and a means of uniting communities. To execute our vision we partnered with City Council Members, community organizers, and recreation centers to launch the first Volo Kids Foundation program at Herring Run Recreation Center. Volo Kids has since expanded to nine cities across the country and is still growing. If you have a desire to make a difference through community and sports, Volo Kids could be your next and final career destination. Come fly with us. This job is perfect for college students, folks who are looking to get more time on the field with kiddos and more! When you accept a position with Volo Kids, you’ll be joining a passionate, driven group of innovators within the youth sports industry. Coaches serve our kids and families by providing a safe and fun experience on the field. This is a part time position, however, there are opportunities for advancement within the company. If you’re ready to embark on a career that will impact your life and your community while having lots of fun in the process, keep scrolling … Location: San Diego - Walker Elementary (Mira Mesa)

Requirements

Are you available to coach in the Mira Mesa area of San Diego on Tuesdays from 2-4 PM from September 22-Oct 27?
How many years have you coached youth football?
Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Volo, or will you need sponsorship?
Do you have a reliable method of transportation?

Nice To Haves

Opportunities are also available in other parts of town for more hours, specifically Wednesdays in Sherman Heights from 12:45-2:45 PM (soccer), Thursdays in Oak Park from 12:45-2:45 (basketball), Thursdays in Logan Heights from 3:30-5:30 (soccer) and Fridays in Linda Vista from 3-5 (soccer).

Responsibilities

Serve as direct contact with the kids and families to assure that they are having a safe and fun experience
Runs practice for groups as small as 10 kids and groups as large as 50+ kids.
Plan practice drills using provided resources and curriculum
Understand & lead both kids and other coaches through program drills in a FUN and engaging way
Consistently move on from one drill to the next as to keep the players engaged, and identify places where volunteers can fill in to prevent downtime
Lead pre-game and post-game huddles that emphasize sportsmanship and mindfulness
Know and lead field set up and clean up each week
Provide guidance to volunteers if there are questions about drills/ roles
Provide support to volunteers if any issues arise with parents, players or venues
Jump in as admin support if needed
Report any player, parent, ref, coach issues to site lead