Lead Sports Coach - San Leandro - Winter/Spring 2027

ANTS Sports • San Leandro, CA

4d • Onsite

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. Coaches lead weekly programs at ANTS partner elementary schools and Boys & Girls Club of San Leandro school communities. Sports may include soccer, flag football, basketball, tennis, volleyball, pickleball, and more. ANTS provides training, equipment, and support.

Classes generally take place on the same weekday each week, last two hours, and consist of two back-to-back one-hour classes for different age groups. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday afternoons, generally between 2 and 6 p.m.; the specific season schedule is Monday through Friday between 3 and 5:30 p.m., except Wednesdays, when it is 2 to 4:30 p.m. Coaches must attend an in-person orientation and be available for the entire season. Locations are assigned in coordination with each coach; the role includes consistent classes at some sites and floating to cover others. Reliable transportation is required, and a car is highly requested to travel between sites and transport equipment.

The position offers flexible afternoon hours, hourly pay of $30–$35, ongoing support and training, and experience in early-childhood sports education. Coaches who perform well may be invited to return for the full school year or summer and weekend programs.

Requirements

• Availability for the entire January–May 2027 season and for afternoon coaching Monday through Friday.
• Reliable transportation to coaching sites; a vehicle is helpful for transporting equipment and traveling between sites.
• Responsible and professional conduct, including punctuality and accurate attendance records.
• Strong communication skills; communicate with ANTS, parents, and site staff by email and phone.
• Enthusiasm and a positive role-model approach, with support for sportsmanship, wellness, and positivity.
• Patience and an understanding of young children's development at their own pace.
• Pass a federal and state background check and/or FBI fingerprinting (Livescan).
• Test negative for TB; the test must be within the last four years.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience as a player or coach; this experience is valuable but optional.
• A car, which is highly requested for traveling between sites on floater days and transporting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the San Leandro region's after-school sports program.
• Lead fun and safe weekly sports practices for children ages 5–10.
• Teach sports fundamentals using cohesive, game-filled lesson plans.
• Arrive on time for the assigned program day throughout the entire season and maintain a reliable program.
• Attend an in-person orientation training.
• Interact positively with parents, teachers, and school staff.
• Set up before each program and clean up afterward.
• Transport sports coaching equipment to and from class each week.
• Keep accurate attendance.
• Travel to assigned program sites, including floating to cover classes at different locations.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule for working a few afternoon hours while maintaining school and other commitments.
• Competitive hourly pay of $30–$35.
• Ongoing coach support and training.
• Opportunity to gain experience in early-childhood sports education.
• Potential invitation for strong coaches to return for the whole school year and summer or weekend programs.

What This Job Offers

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