Lead Sports Coach - San Leandro - Winter/Spring 2027
About The Position
ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars) is hiring a part-time Lead Sports Coach to lead after-school sports programs for K–5th grade students in the San Leandro, San Lorenzo, and Hayward areas during the Winter/Spring 2027 season. The season runs from January through May 2027, and coaches must be available for the entire season. The role involves leading weekly, fun, and safe sports practices for children ages 5–10, teaching sports fundamentals through game-based lesson plans, and serving as a positive role model who promotes sportsmanship, wellness, and positivity. Sports may include soccer, flag football, basketball, tennis, volleyball, pickleball, and more. ANTS provides training, equipment, and ongoing support. Coaches work at partner elementary schools. ANTS will work with each coach to assign suitable locations; coaches may be assigned to consistent classes and may also float to cover other locations. Classes generally take place on the same weekday each week during the afternoon, last two hours, and consist of two back-to-back one-hour classes for different age groups. The stated time commitment is Monday through Friday, generally between 3:00 and 5:30 p.m. except Wednesdays, when it is 2:00–4:30 p.m.; the schedule section says classes generally occur between 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. Coaches must attend an in-person orientation, arrive on time, keep accurate attendance, interact positively with parents and school staff, set up and clean up, and transport equipment to and from class. Reliable transportation is required, and a car is highly requested for travel between sites.
Requirements
- Be available for the entire January–May 2027 season.
- Be available to coach weekday afternoons, Monday through Friday.
- Have reliable transportation to coaching sites.
- Pass a federal and state background check and/or FBI fingerprinting (Livescan).
- Have a negative TB test from within the last four years.
- Have strong communication skills.
- Be responsible, professional, enthusiastic, and patient with young children.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of experience as a sports player or coach; experience is valuable but optional.
- A car, which is highly requested for travel between sites and transporting equipment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead coach for the San Leandro region.
- Lead fun and safe weekly sports practices for children ages 5–10.
- Teach sports fundamentals using cohesive, game-filled lesson plans.
- Arrive on time each week and provide reliable coverage for the entire season.
- Attend an in-person orientation training.
- Interact positively with parents, teachers, and school staff.
- Set up before and clean up after each program.
- Transport sports coaching equipment to and from class each week.
- Keep accurate attendance.
- Communicate with ANTS, parents, and site staff by email and phone.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay of $30–$35.
- Ongoing coach support and training.
- Gain experience in early childhood sports education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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