Sports Coach

Elevolearning; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevo is seeking a Sports Coach in Stockton to plan, organize, and conduct daily practices for grades 3–8, teaching traditional and non-traditional sports, and promoting teamwork and positive sportsmanship.

You will mentor students on and off the field, communicate with parents and staff about schedules and progress, and help create a safe, inclusive environment with equipment maintenance and safety adherence.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching youth or working with students in athletic settings.
• Ability to mentor and promote social-emotional growth.
• First Aid and CPR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct daily sports practices for students in grades 3–8.
• Teach and reinforce fundamental sports skills and techniques in traditional and non-traditional sports.
• Encourage teamwork, cooperation, and positive sportsmanship among participants.
• Prepare students for competitive games, emphasizing skill development, strategy, and rules of the game.
• Organize and oversee competitions, ensuring all students have the opportunity to participate.
• Implement activities that promote students' social-emotional growth, including confidence-building exercises and positive communication.
• Monitor and support students' well-being, providing guidance and mentorship both on and off the field.
• Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and administration regarding practice schedules, game days, and student progress.
• Maintain equipment and ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.

Skills

Coaching Youth

Team Leadership

Communication

Plan & Organize

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

# Sports CoachStockton## Job DescriptionSports Coach**Program:****Start Date:** 07/30/2026**End Date:**06/30/2027**Schedule:****Monday:** 1:55pm - 5:45pm (3 - 4 hour shifts provided)**Tuesday:**12:30pm - 5:45pm (3 - 5 hour shifts provided)**Wednesday:**1:55pm - 6:15pm (3 - 4 hour shifts provided)**Thursday:**1:05pm - 5:45pm (3 - 4.5 hour shifts provided)**Friday:**1:55pm - 5:45pm (3 - 4 hour shifts provided)**Saturday:**No work**Expected Hourly Rate:** $20Experience coaching sports**About Us**Elevo is on a mission to transform the well-being of students, so they look forward to coming to school. We partner with schools to support student well-being through programs rooted in social-emotional learning (SEL). Our curriculum promotes physical, mental, and academic growth for K–8 students.**Why Work With Elevo**Our coaches receive paid training and support to confidently lead engaging, skill-building activities. Join a mission-driven team transforming students’ lives and learning in your community. We offer growth opportunities for career track progression and ongoing professional development.**The Role*** Plan, organize, and conduct daily sports practices for students in grades 3–8.* Teach and reinforce fundamental sports skills and techniques in both traditional and non-traditional sports.* Encourage teamwork, cooperation, and positive sportsmanship among participants.* Prepare students for competitive games, emphasizing skill development, strategy, and rules of the game.* Organize and oversee competitions, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to participate.* Implement activities that promote students' social-emotional growth, including confidence-building exercises and positive communication.* Monitor and support students' well-being, providing guidance and mentorship both on and off the field.* Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and administration regarding practice schedules, game days, and student progress.* Maintain equipment and ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.**About You*** Experience coaching, playing sports, working in education, or leading youth in any setting (e.g., camp counseling, youth programs, childcare)* Lead by example as a confident, positive role model students want to follow* Bring energy and presence that holds a group of up to 20 students’ attention* Stay calm and empathetic when managing behavior or redirecting a tough moment* Build trust quickly with students, families, and school staff* Run activities on time and adapt on the fly when plans shift* Collaborate with fellow coaches and school partners* Motivated by Elevo’s mission to support student well-being**Qualifications*** Experience coaching youth sports or working with students in an athletic capacity, preferably with grades 3–8.* Strong knowledge of traditional sports (e.g., soccer, basketball, baseball) and interest in non-traditional sports (e.g., Esports, Ultimate Frisbee, badminton, tennis, etc.).* Demonstrated ability to provide positive mentorship and foster social-emotional growth in students.* Effective communication and organizational skills.* Ability to work collaboratively with other staff, parents, and administration.* Commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all students.* First Aid and CPR certification is a plus.**Additional Requirements*** Eligible to work in the U.S.; pass Live Scan Background check and TB screening* 18+ with high school diploma or GED**Physical Requirements**Candidates must be able to engage in the following activities with or without a reasonable accommodation:* Ability to constantly move about to accomplish tasks or move from one place to another frequently* Sitting or standing for long periods* Occasional running and other strenuous physical activity* Ability to move safely on irregular and/or uneven terrain on a regular basis*Elevo is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Elevo participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.*