Youth Multi-Sport Coach - Oakland - Winter/Spring 2027

ANTS Sports; Michigan; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule: ability to work for

Competitive hourly pay

Coach ongoing support and training

Gain experience in early childhood 스포츠

Job summary

ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars) is seeking passionate part-time Youth Sports Coaches for K-5th grade in Oakland for the Winter/Spring 2027 season. Training is provided; no prior coaching experience is required.

You will lead after-school enrichment classes across partner schools, with weekday hours generally 3–6 p.m. for 10–14 weeks, and potential Saturday games in March–May. A valid background check and TB test are required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a player or coach (at least two years) is valuable but not required.
• Must pass Federal/state Background Check and TB test within last 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead a fun and safe weekly sports class for kids ages 5-10.
• Teach the fundamentals of sports through cohesive lesson plans; training provided.
• Ensure a safe and reliable program by arriving on time each week for the full season.
• Attend an orientation training in person.
• Interact positively with parents, teachers, and school staff.
• Set up before and clean up after the program.
• Transport coaching equipment to/from class each week.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Enthusiastic and fun

Reliable transportation

Job description

We seek passionate & committed part-time Youth Sports Coaches for K-5th grade students in Oakland for Winter/Spring 2027!

Make a positive difference in America's youth by coaching youth sports after-school programs. No previous coaching experience is required - we train all coaches.

Do you love working with youth, teaching sports and wellness, and helping others improve? As a Youth Sports Coach with ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars), you'll lead weekly after-school sports enrichment classes at one or more of our Oakland school communities. Our Winter/Spring after school classes run from January-May 2027 (must be available for the entire season). Time commitment is at least one day per week M-F with two hour-long back to back classes. There is also the potential for Saturday hours through flag football league games in March-May.

Sports include flag football, tennis, basketball, soccer, volleyball, pickleball, and more!We provide all necessary training, equipment, and support. Being an ANTS Coach is a great way to learn to coach sports while serving our community. Great coaches will be invited to return for the entire school year and even weekend/summer programs!

Coach Responsibilities

• Lead a fun & safe weekly sports class for kids ages 5-10
• Teach the FUNdamentals of sports through a cohesive and game-filled lesson plan. Training provided!
• Ensure a safe and reliable program by arriving on time each week on your program day for the entire season.
• Attend an orientation training in person
• Interact positively with parents, teachers, and school staff
• Set up before and clean up after your program
• Transport all coaching equipment to/from class each week

Locations

This position will coach at one or more of our ANTS partner elementary schools in the Oakland and/or greater East Bay area. The ANTS Team will work with each coach to assign locations that work best for you.

Schedule

Weekday classes generally occur between 3 - 6 p.m. on the same day each week for a 10 to 14-week season. You must be available to coach in the afternoon on your program day (at least one day/week). Classes last for 1 to 1.5 hours. Some of our programs offer back-to-back classes for different age groups. If you participate in our third-annual flag football league, you must be available for Saturday game days.

• Transportation: Coaches must have reliable transportation to their coaching sites. You may be required to bring equipment to & from class, so a vehicle is very helpful.
• Responsible & professional:Arrive on time to each practice and keep accurate attendance. Interact with parents and school staff positively.
• Communication: Have strong communication skills. You will communicate with ANTS, parents, and site staff through email and phone.
• Enthusiastic & fun:ANTS coaches are positive role models for our students. We expect that you share our deep beliefs in the larger themes we are promoting: sportsmanship, wellness, and positivity.
• Patience: Be a patient person who understands young children & their need to develop at their own pace.
• Experience: Experience as a player or coach (at least two years) is highly valuable, though optional.
• Background check:A successful candidate must pass a Federal and state Background Check and/or FBI Fingerprinting (Livescan) and test negative for TB test (within the last 4 years).

• Flexible Schedule: ability to work for a few hours in the afternoon while maintaining school and other commitments
• Competitive hourly pay
• Coach ongoing support and training
• Gain experience in early childhood sports education

Pay: $25-35/hourly