Youth Sports Coach & Equipment Coordinator

The Player Progression Academy•Bethesda, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Player Progression Academy (PPA) is a multi-sport youth academy serving the NW DC/Montgomery County Region. The Plus division of PPA offers programs for Tots (ages 2-5) and Afterschool soccer, basketball, and volleyball. PPA aims to provide structured, coach-led youth sports experiences for children at their earliest introduction to the game. With a large community of over 3000 players, over 100 coaches, and 20 office staff, PPA is dedicated to player development both on and off the field. This role is a dual position for the PPA Plus team, requiring a reliable, energetic, and organized contractor. The primary focus will be on leading youth sports programming for children aged 2.5–10, facilitating fun and developmentally appropriate activities. The secondary focus will be on equipment coordination, ensuring the program is well-stocked, organized, and operational each weekend. This is a hands-on role that requires comfort with both managing children and organizing sports equipment. Ideal candidates will have a background in education or recreation, enjoy working with children, and possess strong organizational skills to ensure operations run smoothly and on time.

Requirements

Experience working with children (ages 2–10) in a sports, childcare, recreation, or educational setting
Comfortable and patient with kids and their families
Strong organizational skills — you stay on top of logistics without being reminded
Reliable, punctual, and communicative
Ability to lift and transport sports equipment independently
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and access to an SUV, minivan, or similar vehicle capable of transporting equipment
Must be local to the NW DC/Montgomery County area

Nice To Haves

Prior youth sports, rec, or childcare experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Coach Afterschool soccer and/or basketball and/or volleyball clinics (minimum 4 hrs/week, Mon–Fri, between 3-5pm)
Coach Tots (ages 2.5–5) soccer and/or basketball (minimum 6 hrs/weekend, between 9am-1pm) — think games, movement activities, and skill-building through play. PPA provides the curriculum.
Create a safe, welcoming, and energetic environment for young children and their families.
Adapt activities in real time based on group size, age, and energy level
Serve as a positive face of the PPA brand at all sessions
Order, organize, and manage distribution of PPA Plus coaching equipment
Coordinate with PPA Plus coaches to ensure all staff have appropriate PPA gear (coaching shirts, equipment, etc.)
Deliver and pick up weekend equipment for Tots programming each week
Maintain organized inventory and flag restocking needs proactively
Manage pre-season equipment setup in the weeks leading up to each season launch