Preschool Sports Coach

Amazing Athletes; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid training

CPR cert assistance

Starting pay $20/hr

Coach pay $25/hr

Advancement to $40/hr

Job summary

Amazing Athletes is hiring part-time youth coaches in Orlando, Sanford, Clermont, Winter Garden, Kissimmee, and Ocoee. Lead age-appropriate multi-sport classes for children 18 months to 6 years, following our curriculum with energy and safety.

You’ll coach 5–10 hours per week, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 2:00 PM–5:00 PM on at least two weekdays, pass a DCF background check, and receive training with pay starting at $20/hour, rising to $25/hour, with opportunities to earn up to $40/hour.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young children
• Availability to work 5–10 hours per week
• Flexible availability to coach part-time between 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 2:00 PM–5:00 PM, at least two weekdays per week
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Reliable transportation to travel between program locations
• Must be able to pass a Department of Children and Families (DCF) background screening
• Willing and able to travel up to 30 minutes from home to assigned schools each workday

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, engaging, and age-appropriate multi-sport classes for children 18 months to 6 years old
• Introduce young athletes to a variety of sports while developing coordination, balance, listening skills, teamwork, and confidence
• Create a positive, encouraging, and inclusive learning environment using praise and positive reinforcement
• Ensure the safety and well-being of every child throughout each class
• Follow the Amazing Athletes curriculum while bringing enthusiasm, creativity, and energy to every session
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, teachers, and school staff while representing Amazing Athletes with professionalism

Job description

Available Locations

We're currently hiring coaches in the following areas:

• Orlando
• Sanford
• Clermont
• Winter Garden
• Kissimmee
• Ocoee

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with young children in a sports, coaching, education, childcare, daycare, preschool, or camp setting
• A passion for teaching and helping children build confidence through movement and play
• An energetic, patient, and positive personality with the ability to engage toddlers and preschool-aged children
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Availability to work at least two weekdays from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• Reliable transportation to travel between program locations
• Dependable, punctual, and professional
• Ability to pass a background check

What You'll Do

• Lead fun, engaging, and age-appropriate multi-sport classes for children 18 months to 6 years old
• Introduce young athletes to a variety of sports while developing coordination, balance, listening skills, teamwork, and confidence
• Create a positive, encouraging, and inclusive learning environment using praise and positive reinforcement
• Ensure the safety and well-being of every child throughout each class
• Follow the Amazing Athletes curriculum while bringing enthusiasm, creativity, and energy to every session
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, teachers, and school staff while representing Amazing Athletes with professionalism

Requirements

• Passion for working with young children (18 months-6 years old) and making a positive impact through sports and movement
• Available to work 5 - 10 hours per week
• Flexible availability to coach part-time between 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, at least two weekdays per week
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Reliable transportation to travel between program locations
• Must be able to pass a Department of Children and Families (DCF) background screening
• Willing and able to travel up to 30 minutes from home to assigned schools each workday

Background Check Information:

All coaches are required to successfully complete a Department of Children and Families (DCF) background screening as a condition of employment. For more information about the screening requirements, please visit Florida Clearinghouse Information.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible, part-time schedule that works well with school or another job
• Paid training and ongoing professional development including pay and reimbursement for CPR and sports certification training.
• CPR certification assistance provided
• Starting Pay (Assistant Coach during training): $20/hour
• Coach Pay (after successful training): $25/hour
• Performance-based advancement opportunities with pay up to $40/hour
• Join a fun, supportive team that's passionate about making a difference in children's lives every day