Youth Soccer Coach - San Leandro Spring 2025

ANTS Sports; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing youth through sports! As a Youth Soccer Coach, you will inspire K-5th graders in San Leandro with engaging soccer practices. No prior coaching experience is needed as comprehensive training will be provided. This role allows you to positively impact young lives while gaining valuable experience in early childhood sports education. With flexible hours and a supportive environment, you’ll be part of a passionate team that values sportsmanship and wellness. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in your community while enjoying the joy of coaching!

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Ongoing Support and Training

Experience in Early Childhood Sports Education

Qualifications

• Experience as a player or coach is valuable, though optional.
• Strong communication skills are essential for interaction with parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly soccer practices for kids ages 5-10.
• Teach soccer fundamentals through engaging lesson plans.
• Ensure a safe and reliable program by being punctual.

Skills

Communication Skills

Patience

Enthusiasm

Sportsmanship

Job description

We seek passionate & committed part-time Youth Soccer Coaches for K-5th grade students in San Leandro for the Spring 2025 season!

Make a positive difference in America's youth by coaching youth soccer 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 Soccer Coach with ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars), you'll lead or assist one or more weekly after-school soccer programs in our Boys & Girls Club of San Leandro school communities. Our upcoming spring session runs from March 2025 through May 2025 (must be available for the entire season). Time commitment is 2-10 hours per week, depending on how many classes you teach.

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 2025-26 school year!

Coach Responsibilities

• Lead a fun & safe weekly soccer practice for kids ages 5-10
• Teach the FUNdamentals of soccer 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 soccer coaching equipment to/from class each week

Locations

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

Schedule

Classes generally occur between 2 and 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.

Requirements

• 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).

Benefits

• 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