Preschool Sports Coach

Amazing Athletes; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid training

CPR certification assistance

Starting pay $20/hour during training

Coach pay $25/hour after training

Advancement up to $40/hour

Supportive team

Job summary

Amazing Athletes in Florida is seeking coaches to lead fun, age-appropriate multi-sport classes for children 18 months to 6 years old at multiple locations including Sanford and Orlando. The role is part-time (5–10 hours weekly) with morning and afternoon sessions.

You will follow the Amazing Athletes curriculum, promote safety, build positive relationships with children and parents, and travel between program locations with reliable transport.

Qualifications

• Experience with young children in sports, coaching, education, childcare or camp settings.
• Passion for teaching and helping children build confidence through movement and play.
• Energetic, patient and positive personality with ability to engage toddlers and preschoolers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing and able to travel between program locations and pass a background check.
• Available 5–10 hours per week with at least two weekdays 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 2:00 PM–5:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, age-appropriate multi-sport classes for children 18 months to 6 years.
• Introduce youngsters to a variety of sports to develop coordination, balance and teamwork.
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment with praise and energy.
• Ensure safety and well-being throughout each class.
• Represent Amazing Athletes professionally and collaborate with families and school staff.

Skills

Experience with young children

Patience and energy

Strong communication

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

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