Youth Basketball / Flag Football Coach - Oakland - Fall 2025
About The Position
We seek passionate & committed part-time Youth Multi-Sport Coaches in Oakland for the Fall 2025 season! Make a positive difference in America's youth by coaching youth sports after-school programs. No previous coaching experience is required - we train all coaches. Do you love working with youth, teaching sports and wellness, and helping others improve? As a Youth Sports Coach with ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars), you'll lead or assist a weekly after-school sports program at two of our Oakland area elementary school communities. Our Fall season runs from October - December 2025 (must be available for the entire season). Great coaches will receive offers to work in future seasons. Time commitment is 5-8 hours per week. Our specific class needs for Fall 2025 are below. Please only apply if ALL of these commitments work for your schedule. -Basketball coach in Oakland from 3:30-5:45 on Tuesdays -Flag Football in Oakland from 2:15-4:30 on Wednesdays -Flag Football league games as an assistant coach on Saturdays between 12:30-4pm, October 11th-November 15th
Requirements
- Transportation : Coaches must have reliable transportation to their coaching sites. You may be required to bring equipment to & from class, so a vehicle is very helpful.
- Responsible & professional: Arrive on time to each practice and keep accurate attendance. Interact with parents and school staff positively.
- Communication : Have strong communication skills. You will communicate with ANTS, parents, and site staff through email and phone.
- Enthusiastic & fun: ANTS coaches are positive role models for our students. We expect that you share our deep beliefs in the larger themes we are promoting: sportsmanship, wellness, and positivity.
- Patience : Be a patient person who understands young children & their need to develop at their own pace.
- Background check: A successful candidate must pass a Federal and state Background Check and/or FBI Fingerprinting (Livescan) and test negative for TB test (within the last 4 years).
Nice To Haves
- Experience : Experience as a player or coach (at least two years) is highly valuable, though optional.
Responsibilities
- Lead a fun & safe weekly sports practice for kids ages 5-10
- Teach the FUNdamentals of sports through a cohesive and game-filled lesson plan. Training provided!
- Ensure a safe and reliable program by arriving on time each week on your program day for the entire season.
- Attend an orientation training in person
- Interact positively with parents, teachers, and school staff
- Set up before and clean up after your program
- Transport all sports coaching equipment to/from class each week
- Attend all scheduled Saturday game days
Benefits
- Flexible Schedule: ability to work for a few hours in the afternoon while maintaining school and other commitments
- Competitive hourly pay
- Coach ongoing support and training
- Gain experience in early childhood sports education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
