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 certification help

Starting pay $20/hr

Pay raise to $25/hr

Performance-based pay up to $40/hr

Supportive team

Job summary

Amazing Athletes is hiring part-time coaches in the Orlando area to lead age-appropriate multi-sport classes for children 18 months to 6 years. You will foster coordination, balance, and teamwork while creating a fun, safe environment.

We seek energetic, patient educators with strong communication who can travel between program locations and pass a DCF background screening. Training is provided and compensation ranges with experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in sports, coaching, education, childcare, daycare, preschool, or camp.
• Passion for teaching and helping children build confidence through movement and play.
• Energetic, patient, and positive personality to engage toddlers and preschoolers.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, engaging, and age-appropriate multi-sport classes for 18 months to 6 years.
• Introduce young athletes to a variety of sports while developing coordination and teamwork.
• Create a positive, encouraging environment using praise and reinforcement.
• Ensure safety and well-being of every child during classes.
• Follow the Amazing Athletes curriculum with energy and creativity.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, teachers, and staff.

Skills

Experience with young children

Passion for teaching

Energetic and patient

Strong communication

Part-time availability

Reliable transportation

Background check capable

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