Youth Soccer Coach - San Leandro - Winter/Spring 2027

ANTS Sports • San Leandro, CA

8d • $25 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars) seeks passionate, committed part-time Youth Soccer Coaches to teach K–5th grade students in San Leandro and nearby communities during the Winter/Spring 2027 season. Coaches lead or assist with one or more weekly after-school sports programs for children ages 5–10. The session runs from January through May 2027, and coaches must be available for the entire season. The typical commitment is 5–15 hours per week, depending on the number of classes taught. Classes generally take place between 2 and 6 p.m. on the same day each week, for a 10–14-week season. Each class is two hours, consisting of two consecutive one-hour classes for different age groups.

Coaches teach sports fundamentals using cohesive, game-filled lesson plans and help provide a fun, safe, positive environment. ANTS provides training, equipment, and ongoing support. Coaches attend an in-person orientation, prepare and clean up at each site, transport equipment as needed, keep accurate attendance, and communicate with ANTS, parents, and site staff. Programs take place at partner elementary schools and community locations in San Leandro, Hayward, San Lorenzo, and the greater East Bay; ANTS works with coaches to assign suitable locations. A vehicle is helpful, and reliable transportation to coaching sites is required. Strong coaches may be invited to return for the school year or summer and weekend programs.

Requirements

• Availability for the entire January–May 2027 season.
• Availability to coach in the afternoon on at least one day per week.
• Reliable transportation to coaching sites.
• Strong communication skills.
• A positive, professional, and enthusiastic approach, including promoting sportsmanship, wellness, and positivity.
• Patience and understanding of young children and their individual development.
• 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; experience is valuable but optional.
• A vehicle, which is helpful for transporting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a fun and safe weekly sports practice 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 entire 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 sports coaching equipment to and from class as needed.
• Keep accurate attendance.
• Communicate with ANTS, parents, and site staff through 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 and equipment provided.
• Potential opportunity to return for the school year or summer and weekend programs.

What This Job Offers

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