Youth Multi-Sport Coach - Oakland - Winter/Spring 2027
About The Position
ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars) is seeking passionate and committed part-time Youth Sports Coaches to lead after-school sports enrichment classes for K–5th grade students at partner elementary schools in Oakland and/or the greater East Bay. The Winter/Spring 2027 season runs from January through May, and coaches must be available for the entire season. Coaches lead weekly classes, teaching sports fundamentals through fun, game-filled lesson plans. Training, equipment, and support are provided; previous coaching experience is not required. Sports may include flag football, tennis, basketball, soccer, volleyball, pickleball, and others. The commitment is at least one weekday afternoon per week, generally between 3 and 6 p.m., with classes lasting 1 to 1.5 hours. The posting also describes two back-to-back hour-long classes and notes that some programs offer back-to-back classes for different age groups. Saturday hours may be available through a flag football league in March–May; coaches participating in the league must be available on Saturday game days. Coaches attend an in-person orientation, arrive reliably and on time, communicate with families and school staff, set up and clean up, and transport equipment to and from class. Locations are assigned in coordination with coaches. The position pays $25–$35 per hour. Candidates must pass a federal and state background check and/or FBI fingerprinting (Livescan), and test negative for a TB test taken within the last four years. Successful coaches may be invited to return for the full school year or weekend and summer programs.
Requirements
- Be available for the entire January–May 2027 season.
- Be available for at least one weekday afternoon per week.
- Pass a federal and state background check and/or FBI fingerprinting (Livescan).
- Test negative for a TB test completed within the last four years.
- Have strong communication skills.
- Be responsible and professional, including arriving on time and keeping accurate attendance.
- Be enthusiastic and positive, and support sportsmanship, wellness, and positivity.
- Be patient and understand that young children develop at their own pace.
- Have reliable transportation to coaching sites.
- Be available for Saturday game days if participating in the flag football league.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of experience as a player or coach; experience is valuable but optional.
- A vehicle is very helpful for transporting equipment.
- Ability to work a few afternoon hours while maintaining school and other commitments.
Responsibilities
- Lead fun and safe weekly sports classes for children ages 5–10.
- Teach sports fundamentals using cohesive, game-filled lesson plans.
- Arrive on time on the assigned program day throughout the 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 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 $25–$35.
- Ongoing coach support and training.
- Opportunity to gain experience in early childhood sports education.
- Training, equipment, and support are provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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