Sports Coach

Elevo•Merced, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Elevo is on a mission to transform the well-being of students, so they look forward to coming to school. We partner with schools to support student well-being through programs rooted in social-emotional learning (SEL). Our curriculum promotes physical, mental, and academic growth for K–8 students. As an Elevo Coach, you will plan, organize, and conduct daily sports practices for students in grades 3–8. You will teach and reinforce fundamental sports skills and techniques in both traditional and non-traditional sports. You will encourage teamwork, cooperation, and positive sportsmanship among participants. You will prepare students for competitive games, emphasizing skill development, strategy, and rules of the game. You will organize and oversee competitions, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to participate. You will implement activities that promote students' social-emotional growth, including confidence-building exercises and positive communication. You will monitor and support students' well-being, providing guidance and mentorship both on and off the field. You will communicate effectively with parents, staff, and administration regarding practice schedules, game days, and student progress. You will maintain equipment and ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.

Requirements

Experience coaching, playing sports, working in education, or leading youth in any setting (e.g., camp counseling, youth programs, childcare)
Lead by example as a confident, positive role model students want to follow
Bring energy and presence that holds a group of up to 20 students’ attention
Stay calm and empathetic when managing behavior or redirecting a tough moment
Build trust quickly with students, families, and school staff
Run activities on time and adapt on the fly when plans shift
Collaborate with fellow coaches and school partners
Motivated by Elevo’s mission to support student well-being
Experience coaching youth sports or working with students in an athletic capacity, preferably with grades 3–8.
Strong knowledge of sports, specifically in soccer, basketball and flag football
Demonstrated ability to provide positive mentorship and foster social-emotional growth in students.
Effective communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with other staff, parents, and administration.
Commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all students.
Eligible to work in the U.S.; pass Live Scan Background check and TB screening
18+ with high school diploma or GED
48 cc require or willing to take an Instructional Aide Exam

Nice To Haves

First Aid and CPR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and conduct daily sports practices for students in grades 3–8.
Teach and reinforce fundamental sports skills and techniques in both traditional and non-traditional sports.
Encourage teamwork, cooperation, and positive sportsmanship among participants.
Prepare students for competitive games, emphasizing skill development, strategy, and rules of the game.
Organize and oversee competitions, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to participate.
Implement activities that promote students' social-emotional growth, including confidence-building exercises and positive communication.
Monitor and support students' well-being, providing guidance and mentorship both on and off the field.
Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and administration regarding practice schedules, game days, and student progress.
Maintain equipment and ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.