Sports Coach

High Performance Academy, LLC; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $21

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development opportunities

Family discounts on camps

Job summary

High Performance Academy is seeking a part-time Sports Coach to inspire students through fun, safe, and age-appropriate sport experiences. You will lead after-school programs, camps, and leagues, teaching fundamental skills, teamwork, and confidence, while modeling integrity and inclusivity.

Candidates should have 2+ years working with youth, strong communication, and a flexible schedule including afternoons, with a commitment to mentorship and growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with youth or coaching.
• Strong communication, customer service, and group management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible part-time schedule including afternoons.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate sports programming using HPA lesson plans.
• Create safe, inclusive environments where every student can thrive.
• Assist with program setup and breakdown, maintain equipment and facility standards, track attendance, and complete required documentation.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, school partners, and teammates.
• Represent HPA at programs and community events and pursue professional development to improve coaching and leadership skills.

Skills

Coaching youth

Communication skills

Group management

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Education

Pursuing degree or related field

Job description

High PerformanceAcademy (HPA) is on a mission to empower individuals to reach their potential through sports enrichment, and positive development experiences. We partner with schools and districts across California to provide dynamic, inclusive, and high-quality after-school and enrichment programs, camps and leagues that combine sports, social-emotional learning, and mentorship. Our goal is to serve 100,000 youth by 2030 through experiences that build confidence, teamwork, and lifelong skills, on and off the field.

About the Role

As a Sports Coach ,you'llinspire the next generation by creating fun, engaging, and safe sports experiences that help youth buildfundamental skills,confidence, teamwork, leadership, and lifelongrelationships.You'lllead high-quality after-school programs, camps, and leagues while serving as a positive role model for students of all ages and abilities. This is more than coaching—it'san opportunity to make a lasting impact on your community through mentorship, movement, and meaningful relationships.

How You'll Contribute

• Deliver Quality Coaching : Lead engaging, age-appropriate sportsprogrammingusing HPA lesson plans while teaching fundamental skills, encouraging teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and confidence.
• Create Safe & Inclusive Environments : Superviseand engage withparticipants and foster a positive, inclusive, and growth-centered atmosphere where every student feels supported and can thrive.
• Support Program Operations: Assistwith program setup and breakdown,maintainequipment and facility standards, track attendance, complete required documentation, and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Build Relationships & Enhance the Participant Experience : Provide exceptional customer service while building positive relationships with students, families, school partners, and teammates.Encourageparticipant progress,shareprogram information, and create memorable experiences thatsupportparticipantengagement and growth.
• Support HPA's Mission & Culture : Represent HPA at programs and community events, uphold our Core Values, contribute to a collaborative team environment, andparticipateinProfessionalDevelopment to continuously improve your coaching and leadership skills.

Who You Are

We'relooking for someone who lives our HPA Core Values. At HPA, our values start with 'I' and end in 'Us.'

• Integrity : You dowhat'sright—even when no one is watching.
• Caring : You lead with empathy and put people first.
• Driven : You pursue excellence and continuous growth.
• Resourceful : You solve problems creatively.
• Team Player : You believegreat thingshappen together.

What You'll Bring

• Pursuing a degree or experience in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience working with youth, coaching, or a similar role.
• Passion for sports, youth development, and making a positive impactinthe community.
• Strong communication, customer service, and group management skills.
• Ability toworka flexible part-time schedule, includingprimarilyafternoons,but also open to mornings,evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.
• Positive attitude, professionalism, reliability, and a willingness to learn and grow.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• $21 hourly rate
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Family Discounts on Camps and Indoor Leagues
• Employee Recognition Program

Be Part of Something Legendary

AtHigh PerformanceAcademy, we believe teamwork, purpose, and growth are the foundation for creating meaningfulimpact. Join us as we inspire confidence, develop leaders, and create life-changing experiences through sports and enrichment.

AtHigh PerformanceAcademy everyonebelongs. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a team as diverse as the communities we serve. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex including gender identity, gender expression, and pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and religious observances,in accordance withapplicable law.