After School Sports Instructor

The Player Progression Academy; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation with raise

Professional growth opportunities

Under Armour PPA Coaching Gear

Access to coach development

Job summary

The Player Progression Academy (PPA) is a premier sports organization in the Washington DC metropolitan area. It seeks local, energetic coaches to lead after-school youth sports clinics for soccer and basketball, with duties including student dismissal support and weekly parent communications.

All candidates must be local to the DC/MD area and commit to in-person programming. PPA emphasizes growth, development, and a positive, inclusive coaching culture with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Must be local to the DC/MD area and available for in-person programming.
• Be prepared, teach PPA Life values, and follow coaching principles.
• Energetic, active coaching style that creates a memorable experience for athletes.
• Strong communication with staff and parents; willing to help out as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead 1-4 after-school youth sports clinics with partner schools (1-1.5 hours each).
• Positions open for soccer and basketball.
• Assist kids and school staff with the dismissal process.
• Send weekly communications to the parents of the kids in the program.

Skills

Coaching

Youth sports

Communication

Organization

Job description

The Player Progression Academy (PPA) is a premier sports organization in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Our mission is to create great experiences and holistic development through sports. PPA offers athletic programs for players aged 2 - 18 with a focus on helping each player achieve athletic excellence, build a dynamic social network, and learn to apply the principles of sport into healthy lifestyle habits that can be carried through life. We are respected for having a highly decorated staff of coaches and professionals who apply passion, creativity, and excitement to our programs.

PPA is continually looking to add creative, determined, active, fun, and ambitious people to its team. The most important element to our success is having a team of people who believe in our mission and understand the PPALife.

ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCAL TO THE DC/MD AREA

What will you do?

• Lead 1-4 after-school youth sports clinics with a local school partnered with PPA (1-1.5 hours each)
• Positions open for soccer and basketball
• Assist kids and school staff with the dismissal process
• Send weekly communications to the parents of the kids in the program

Who are we looking for?

• Someone who will follow the PPA coaching principles - be prepared, be a teacher, teach PPA Life values.
• Someone who will Coach in a manner that is energetic, fun, active, and that creates a memorable experience for our athletes.
• Someone who will communicate effectively with other PPA Staff and correspond kindly, timely and effectively with parents.
• Someone who will be a team player and not hesitate to help out where needed throughout the season.

Benefits/Perks:

• Flexible scheduling to work around another job
• Competitive compensation with raise opportunity
• Professional growth opportunities
• Free Under Armour PPA Coaching Gear
• Access to PPA coach development opportunities

THIS JOB REQUIRES IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE TO PROGRAMMING IN WASHINGTON, DC, AND/OR BETHESDA, MD.

If you will be relocating to this area, please note that in your application, to ensure you are not overlooked based on location.

At The Player Progression Academy (PPA), we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all athletes, coaches, and staff members. We actively promote fairness, respect, and equal opportunities, and we celebrate the unique backgrounds and perspectives that each individual brings. Join us in creating a positive and inclusive future in youth sports. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.