Sports Coach

HPA; Orange Cove (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Family Discounts

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

High Performance Academy (HPA) is a California-based provider delivering after-school and enrichment programs, camps, and leagues that blend sports, social-emotional learning, and mentorship. The Sports Coach will lead engaging, age-appropriate programming and serve as a positive role model to youth.

This part-time role runs Monday–Friday 9:15am–1:00pm with a $20/hour pay rate. You’ll help kids develop confidence, teamwork, leadership, and lifelong habits while upholding safety and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with youth, coaching, or a similar role.
• Strong communication, customer service, and group management skills.
• Passion for sports, youth development, and making a positive impact in the community.
• Ability to work a flexible part-time schedule, including primarily afternoons, but also mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.
• Pursuing a degree or experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Quality Coaching: Lead engaging, age-appropriate sports programming using HPA lesson plans while teaching fundamental skills, encouraging teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and confidence.
• Create Safe & Inclusive Environments: Supervise and engage with participants and foster a positive, inclusive, and growth-centered atmosphere where every student feels supported and can thrive.
• Support Program Operations: Assist with program setup and breakdown, maintain equipment 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. Encourage participant progress, share program information, and create memorable experiences that support participant engagement and growth.
• Support HPA's Mission & Culture: Represent HPA at programs and community events, uphold our Core Values, contribute to a collaborative team environment, and participate in Professional Development to continuously improve your coaching and leadership skills.

Skills

Youth coaching experience

Communication

Customer service

Group management

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing a degree or related field

Job description

About High Performance Academy (HPA) High Performance Academy (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.

Title

Sports Coach

Schedule

Monday-Friday 9:15am-1pm

Pay Rate

$20/hr

About High Performance Academy (HPA) High Performance Academy (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'll inspire the next generation by creating fun, engaging, and safe sports experiences that help youth build fundamental skills, confidence, teamwork, leadership, and lifelong relationships. You'll lead 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's an 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 sports programming using HPA lesson plans while teaching fundamental skills, encouraging teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and confidence.
• Create Safe & Inclusive Environments: Supervise and engage with participants and foster a positive, inclusive, and growth-centered atmosphere where every student feels supported and can thrive.
• Support Program Operations: Assist with program setup and breakdown, maintain equipment 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. Encourage participant progress, share program information, and create memorable experiences that support participant engagement and growth.
• Support HPA's Mission & Culture: Represent HPA at programs and community events, uphold our Core Values, contribute to a collaborative team environment, and participate in Professional Development to continuously improve your coaching and leadership skills.

Who You Are

• Integrity: You do what's right—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 believe great things happen 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 impact in the community.
• Strong communication, customer service, and group management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible part-time schedule, including primarily afternoons, 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

• $20 hourly rate
• Paid Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Family Discounts on Camps and Indoor Leagues
• Employee Recognition Program

At High Performance Academy, we believe teamwork, purpose, and growth are the foundation for creating meaningful impact. Join us as we inspire confidence, develop leaders, and create life-changing experiences through sports and enrichment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At High Performance Academy everyone belongs. 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 with applicable law.