Youth/Preschool Sports & Martial Arts Coach

Amazing Athletes • Suwanee, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Amazing Athletes of Greater Atlanta is hiring coaches for its youth Multi-Sport and Martial Arts enrichment programs. Coaches may teach multi-sport classes, martial arts classes, or both, using ready-made curricula and the Amazing Athletes Coaching Manual. 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 programs are centered in Suwanee, Georgia, and extend to nearby cities. Coaches travel between class locations. Classes are generally scheduled in the morning and early afternoon, Monday through Friday. The Karate Zoo schedule begins immediately with weekday morning classes at different schools across the territory; additional afternoon programming is ready to launch.

Coaches are expected to support every child through individual attention, positive reinforcement, and a fun, non-competitive approach. The role calls for someone who is open to feedback, enjoys working with children, and wants to make a long-term contribution to the growing company. The employer describes 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.
• Must be available for the listed weekday schedule; Karate Zoo classes begin Monday through Friday in the morning.
• Desire to provide a long-term commitment and develop within the company.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth or preschool-age children, such as as a preschool teacher, camp counselor, soccer coach, elementary educator, substitute teacher, coach, 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.
• Ideally live within 30 minutes of Suwanee, Georgia, the center of the territory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare in advance to teach 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 to help every child succeed.
• Use a non-competitive approach to keep classes fun and stress-free.
• Use positive reinforcement to encourage improvement and celebrate success.
• Follow the Amazing Athletes Coaching Manual and Curriculum.
• Remain open-minded and receptive to feedback, and strive to improve.
• Travel to class locations using reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive pay
• Bonus programs
• Paid training
• Professional development opportunities
• Pathway to full-time employment or to become a business owner, subject to availability and performance

What This Job Offers

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