Sports Specialist - Sports Coach / Youth Sports Instructor

Boys & Girls Club Of Utah County • Provo, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sports Specialist leads engaging after-school athletic clinics for elementary students ages 5–12 at multiple elementary schools in Utah County, Utah. The role brings athletics to local schools through fun, structured learning experiences that develop athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship, while helping build a sustainable enrichment program valued by students, families, and schools.

The schedule is 1.5 hours per day, four days per week, Monday through Thursday. The instructor leads clinics in basketball, pickleball, soccer, volleyball, and other recreational activities, using age-appropriate instruction, drills, and games. The role also involves supervising participants, maintaining attendance, managing equipment, and building positive relationships with students, families, school staff, and program leadership. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a fingerprinted background check, reference check, and pre-employment screenings.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Experience working with elementary-aged children.
• Patient, enthusiastic, and dependable.
• Comfortable adapting instruction for different ages, skill levels, and abilities.
• Strong communication and positive classroom management skills.
• Ability to create meaningful learning experiences.
• Reliable transportation between assigned schools.
• Must complete required background screening and youth safety training.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in youth coaching, recreation instruction, physical education, or after-school programming.
• Background playing organized athletics.
• Spanish-speaking or bilingual English/Spanish abilities.
• CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead after-school clinics in basketball, pickleball, soccer, volleyball, and other recreational activities.
• Use age-appropriate drills, games, and instruction to help students develop fundamental athletic skills.
• Encourage participation, confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth.
• Create a welcoming learning environment for beginners and more experienced participants.
• Keep children engaged, motivated, and excited to return.
• Supervise participants and maintain attendance.
• Manage sports equipment.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, school staff, and program leadership.

What This Job Offers

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