Youth Leadership & Sports Coach (Part-Time)

Flint Center for Educational Excellence; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Flint Center for Educational Excellence is seeking a Youth Empowerment Sports (YES) Coach in Flint, MI. This part-time, non-exempt position focuses on mentoring youths through athletics, building leadership, resilience, and positive choices while delivering safe and engaging sports experiences.

Coaches work with Thrive Sports programming across basketball, soccer, football, baseball, and track & field, supported by Thrive Sports and RCX Sports partnership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's in Education, Recreation, Sports Management, Youth Development, Social Work, or related field preferred.
• Previous coaching, mentoring, youth development, recreation, education, or related experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• Must meet all LARA and unsupervised childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate high-quality practices, games, clinics, and sports activities.
• Teach age-appropriate sports skills and fundamentals.
• Create safe, inclusive, and engaging athletic environments.
• Model sportsmanship, teamwork, respect, and accountability.
• Ensure all youth have meaningful opportunities to participate and succeed.
• Support implementation of Thrive Sports curricula and league expectations.
• Assist with game-day operations, tournaments, showcases, and special events.
• Maintain positive relationships with assigned student-athletes.
• Serve as a trusted mentor and role model.
• Conduct intentional mentoring conversations with participants.
• Support youth in setting personal, academic, athletic, and leadership goals.
• Reinforce positive behavior and decision-making.
• Promote confidence, responsibility, perseverance, and resilience.
• Create opportunities for youth leadership and peer mentoring.
• Encourage youth voice and participation in program activities.

Skills

CPR First Aid Certification

Communication Skills

Driver's License

Background Check Ready

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in Education, Recreation, Sports Management, Youth Development, Social Work, Human Services

Job description

The Flint Center for Educational Excellence is seeking a Youth Empowerment Sports (YES) Coach in Flint, MI. This part-time, non-exempt position focuses on mentoring youths through athletics, building leadership, resilience, and positive choices while delivering safe and engaging sports experiences.

Coaches work with Thrive Sports programming across basketball, soccer, football, baseball, and track & field, supported by Thrive Sports and RCX Sports partnership.