Youth Multi Sport Enrichment Coach

Amazing Athletes•Parkville, MD

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Amazing Athletes provides programming and service in youth sports, focusing on fun and fundamentals. The goal is to create an experience where every child feels like an athlete, fostering healthy habits, teaching life skills, and increasing youth activity. The company, founded in 2003, is one of the nation's largest multi-sport enrichment programs, enrolling over 50,000 children annually. The position involves coaching a multi-sport enrichment program, working with a ready-made curriculum and extensive training. Coaches are expected to provide individual attention, use a non-competitive approach, and apply positive reinforcement. Coaches should be open-minded, receptive to feedback, and committed to continuous improvement through seasonal training and adherence to the Amazing Athletes Coaching Manual & Curriculum. The role requires commuting reliably to preschools and daycares in North East Baltimore County and Harford County.

Requirements

Experience working with students or children in sports or daycare and preschool settings
Some knowledge of various sports such as basketball, baseball, and martial arts
Background in teaching physical education, working with young children or coaching youth sports programs
Knowledge of milestones of motor development in children ages 2-6
Skills in behavior management to foster discipline and positive conduct among young participants
Strong communication skills to effectively instruct children and collaborate with team members
Ability to create and follow lesson plans that promotes physical activity and skill acquisition
Patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to motivate children of different ages and skill levels
Ability to work independently
At least 18 years old
Reliable transportation to commute to coaching locations

Responsibilities

Use individual attention to ensure every child has success
Use a non-competitive approach so ensure classes are fun and we create a stress-free environment
Use positive reinforcement to encourage children to do better and celebrate success
Attend seasonal trainings
Follow the Amazing Athletes Coaching Manual & Curriculum
Commute reliably to locations and be on time