Youth Sports Coach

Amazing Athletes; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazing Athletes in Overland Park, KS seeks a friendly and energetic Sports Coach to join our team of instructors. The program teaches fundamentals of 10 sports to children ages 1-12 in a non-competitive environment, focusing on motor development, physical literacy, and social confidence through movement.

You will plan age-appropriate lessons, provide positive feedback, ensure safety, communicate with parents, and help kids cultivate skills and a love of sport in a fun outdoor/indoor setting.

Qualifications

• Passion for creating a joyful work environment and energy in any situation.
• Ability to create engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Knowledge of basic sports rules and fundamentals.
• Excellent communication with children, parents, and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Teach fundamentals of sports in a non-competitive, fun environment.
• Develop age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Provide positive feedback and encourage children during classes.
• Monitor safety of children during activities.
• Communicate with parents about progress and participation.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom and equipment.
• Keep updated on program curriculum and policies.

Skills

Positive attitude

Engaging communication

Child development orientation

Classroom management

Safety awareness

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree in education or physical education preferred

Job description

Amazing Athletes, the largest multi-sport enrichment program in the country, is looking for a friendly and energetic Sports Coach to join our team of instructors. Our program is designed for children ages 1-12 years old to have fun through positive movement experiences, with a focus on meeting their motor-development milestones. Our coaches teach the fundamentals of 10 different sports in a non-competitive environment, while also incorporating lessons about nutrition and muscle groups to enhance motor skills and physical literacy. As a Sports Coach, you will play a key role in helping young children develop their physical abilities, social skills, and self-confidence through sports.

Responsibilities

• Teach the fundamentals of sports such as soccer, hockey, volleyball, basketball, tennis, lacrosse, football, track and field, baseball, and golf in a non-competitive, fun environment
• Develop lesson plans and activities that are age-appropriate and engaging for children
• Provide positive feedback and encouragement to children during and after each class
• Monitor and ensure the safety of children during classes and activities
• Communicate with parents and caregivers about their child's progress and participation in classes
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom and equipment
• Maintain knowledge of program curriculum, policies, and procedures

Requirements

• A genuine passion for creating a joyful work environment
• A natural flair for exuding positivity and energy in any situation
• Creativity and the ability to think outside the box when needed
• Passion for working with children and helping them develop skills and confidence through sports
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and caregivers
• Ability to create and implement engaging lesson plans that are age-appropriate
• Knowledge of basic sports rules, techniques, and fundamentals
• Ability to manage a classroom and maintain a safe and organized environment
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekdays, evenings, and weekends
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree in education, physical education, or related field preferred

Benefits

• Flexible start date and schedule
• Potential to increase workload
• A fun work environment
• Ability to work outside, weather and location permitting.