Youth/Preschool Sports & Martial Arts Coach

Amazing Athletes • Johns Creek, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Amazing Athletes of Greater Atlanta is seeking coaches to teach its Multi-Sport and Martial Arts enrichment programs. Coaches may choose to teach multi-sport, martial arts, or both. Programs use ready-made curriculums, and paid training is provided. New coaches can work 10–25 classes per week and earn up to $36 per hour, based on experience and performance.

Classes take place in preschools and daycare centers, elementary schools, parks, and recreation centers. The territory is centered in Suwanee, Georgia, and includes surrounding communities. Coaches travel to class locations. The regular schedule offers weekday morning and early-afternoon classes; the KARATE ZOO schedule begins immediately with weekday morning classes at different schools across the territory. Additional afternoon programming is ready to launch.

The coaching approach emphasizes individual attention, non-competitive and stress-free classes, positive reinforcement, following the company’s Coaching Manual and Curriculum, receptiveness to feedback, and creating an enjoyable experience for children. The role requires preparation, punctuality, relationship-building, and engaging children with organized, structured classes. Coaches should ideally live within 30 minutes of Suwanee. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, be at least 21 years old, pass a Georgia comprehensive background check with fingerprinting, and be available to start and train immediately for a few hours each week. The company seeks a long-term commitment and offers a pathway to full-time employment or business ownership, subject to availability and performance.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation.
• Must pass a Georgia comprehensive background check with fingerprinting.
• Must be available to start and train immediately for a few hours each week.
• Desire to provide a long-term commitment and develop within the company.
• Ideally live within 30 minutes of Suwanee, Georgia.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth and/or preschool-age children, such as as a preschool teacher, camp counselor, coach, educator, substitute teacher, gym teacher, personal trainer, or fitness instructor.
• Passion for sports and fitness.
• Background in fitness, athletics, sports, dance, cheer, gymnastics, martial arts, exercise science, kinesiology, or physical education.
• First Aid Certification.
• Coaching experience with young children.
• Open-mindedness, receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to improve.

Responsibilities

• Prepare in advance for classes and arrive early.
• Build strong relationships with parents, teachers, directors, and children.
• Coach classes with fun, organization, and structure.
• Be outgoing and engage every child in every class.
• Use individual attention, a non-competitive approach, and positive reinforcement to help children succeed.
• Follow the Amazing Athletes Coaching Manual and Curriculum.
• Travel to class locations and teach multi-sport classes, martial arts classes, or both.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive pay, up to $36 per hour based on experience and performance
• Bonus programs
• Paid training
• Professional development opportunities
• Pathway to full-time employment or business ownership, subject to availability and performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed