Youth Soccer Coach - San Leandro - Winter/Spring 2027

ANTS Sports•San Leandro, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars) seeks passionate and committed part-time Youth Soccer Coaches for K–5th grade students in the San Leandro area during the Winter/Spring 2027 season. Coaches lead or assist after-school sports programs in Boys & Girls Club of San Leandro school communities, helping children learn sports and wellness. No previous coaching experience is required; training, equipment, and support are provided. The season runs from January 2027 through May 2027, and coaches must be available for the entire season. The role requires 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, with two back-to-back one-hour classes for different age groups. Coaches will be assigned to one or more partner elementary schools in San Leandro, Hayward, San Lorenzo, or the greater East Bay area, with ANTS working to accommodate location preferences. Classes take place at community parks, tennis courts, and elementary schools. The position offers an opportunity to serve the community, gain experience in early childhood sports education, and potentially return for the full school year or summer and weekend programs. Pay is $25–$35 per hour.

Requirements

Have reliable transportation to coaching sites; a vehicle is helpful for transporting equipment.
Be responsible and professional, arrive on time, and keep accurate attendance.
Have strong communication skills and communicate with ANTS, parents, and site staff by email and phone.
Be enthusiastic, fun, and a positive role model who supports sportsmanship, wellness, and positivity.
Be patient and understand that young children develop at their own pace.
Be available for the entire January–May 2027 season and to coach in the afternoon at least one day per week.
Pass a federal and state background check and/or FBI fingerprinting (Livescan).
Have a negative TB test from within the last four years.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience as a player or coach; this is valuable but optional.

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 on the assigned program day each week and attend 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 the program.
Transport sports coaching equipment to and from class each week.
Keep accurate attendance.