Youth Multi-Sport Coach - Oakland - Winter/Spring 2027
About The Position
ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars) is hiring part-time Youth Sports Coaches to lead after-school sports enrichment classes for K–5 students at partner elementary schools in Oakland and the greater East Bay during the Winter/Spring 2027 season. Classes run January through May 2027, and coaches must be available for the entire season. Coaches lead weekly classes in sports such as flag football, tennis, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and pickleball. ANTS provides training, equipment, and ongoing support. The commitment is at least one weekday per week, generally between 3 and 6 p.m., with classes lasting 1 to 1.5 hours. Some programs have back-to-back classes for different age groups. There may also be Saturday hours for flag football league games from March through May. Coaches are assigned to one or more partner schools, with ANTS working to find locations that suit the coach. Pay is $25–$35 per hour.
Requirements
- Be available for the entire January–May 2027 season and at least one weekday afternoon per week.
- Have reliable transportation to coaching sites; a vehicle is helpful because equipment may need to be transported.
- Be responsible and professional, including arriving on time and keeping accurate attendance.
- Have strong communication skills.
- Be enthusiastic, positive, and committed to promoting sportsmanship, wellness, and positivity.
- Be patient and understand that young children develop at their own pace.
- Pass a federal and state background check and/or FBI fingerprinting (Livescan).
- Test negative for TB, with the test completed within the last four years.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of experience as a player or coach; this is valuable but optional.
- Availability for Saturday flag football league game days from March through May.
Responsibilities
- Lead a fun and safe weekly sports class for children ages 5–10.
- Teach sports fundamentals through a cohesive, game-filled lesson plan.
- Arrive on time each week on the assigned program day for the full 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 through email and phone.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Competitive hourly pay of $25–$35
- Ongoing coach support and training
- Experience in early childhood sports education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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