Youth Volleyball Coach - Oakland - Winter/Spring 2027

ANTS Sports; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Flexible afternoon schedule

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

ANTS Sports in Oakland seeks passionate part-time Youth Volleyball Coaches for K-5th grade during Winter/Spring 2027. No prior coaching experience required—we train all coaches and provide support.

Sessions run January–May 2027; schedule 2–15 hours weekly, afternoons 2–6 pm; classes 1–1.5 hours; transportation helpful; background check TB test required.

Qualifications

• No prior coaching experience required; training provided.
• Excellent communication with parents and school staff.
• Must pass Federal and state background check and TB test within 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly after-school sports practice for kids ages 5-10.
• Teach fundamentals of sports through a game-filled lesson plan.
• Arrive on time for every class and orientation training.
• Interact positively with parents, teachers, and staff.
• Set up and clean up before/after each program.
• Transport coaching equipment to/from class weekly.

Skills

Coaching

Youth engagement

Job description

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

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 session runs from January-May 2027 (must be available for the entire season). Time commitment is 2-15 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 whole school year and even summer/weekend programs!

Coach Responsibilities

• Lead a fun & safe weekly sports practice 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 sports 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

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.

• 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