Youth Sports Coach - After-School
About The Position
Brains & Motion Education (BAM!) offers year-round enrichment programs at local schools and communities, including STEM, Arts, and Sports programs. Its sports programs aim to help students develop physical and social skills. The After-School Sports Coach guides elementary and middle school students through the fundamentals of soccer, flag football, and basketball, helping them build confidence and athletic skills while fostering teamwork, movement, discipline, and personal growth. The coach works in a supportive, high-energy setting and implements BAM! Sports curricula for K–8 students. This is a part-time, seasonal position paying $25.00 per hour. The program runs September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with required hours on Mondays from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The job is located in Fullerton, California.
Requirements
- Have 1–2 years of personal or instructional experience in at least one core sport: soccer, flag football, or basketball.
- Have at least two years of college coursework (48 semester units), an associate’s degree or higher, or a passing score on a local assessment meeting ESSA requirements.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for mentoring youth.
- Have strong classroom and behavior-management skills suitable for K–8 students.
- Have reliable transportation and a valid Driver’s License or State ID.
- Be able to pass a standard background check.
- Be able to demonstrate athletic movements and occasionally lift or carry equipment weighing 20–50 lbs.
- Be consistently available Mondays from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Nice To Haves
- Prior coaching, teaching, or camp counselor experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead engaging, high-energy sessions in soccer, flag football, and basketball, encouraging sportsmanship, teamwork, and active participation.
- Teach sports fundamentals, including footwork, dribbling, passing, shooting, and play execution, adapting instruction for beginner and intermediate skill levels.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and positive environment for K–8 students during after-school hours.
- Implement structured BAM! Sports curricula and ensure sessions are age-appropriate, inclusive, and fun.
- Mentor youth and support students’ confidence, athletic skill, and personal growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
