Youth Volleyball Coach - San Leandro - Fall 2026

ANTS Sports; San Leandro (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive hourly pay

Training provided

Youth sports education experience

Job summary

ANTS Sports seeks passionate part-time Youth Volleyball Coaches for K-5th grade students in the San Leandro/San Lorenzo/ Hayward area for the Fall 2026 season. No prior coaching experience is required—we train all coaches and provide the necessary support to run safe after-school programs.

The role involves leading or assisting one or more weekly sessions, with classes generally in the 2–6 p.m. window, lasting 2 hours each.

Qualifications

• No prior coaching experience required; training provided.
• Fall session runs Sept 2026–Dec 2026; must be available for the entire season.
• Classes occur 2–6 p.m., 10–14 week season, two back-to-back one-hour classes per week.
• Background check (federal and state) and TB test (within last 4 years) required.
• Experience as a player or coach (2+ years) is valuable but optional.

Responsibilities

• Lead a fun, safe weekly practice for kids ages 5–10.
• Teach fundamentals of sports with a cohesive lesson plan; training provided.
• Arrive on time for each program day and attend orientation.
• Interact positively with parents, teachers, and site staff.
• Set up before and clean up after each class.
• Transport coaching equipment to/from class weekly.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Reliability

Job description

We seek passionate & committed part-time Youth Volleyball Coaches for K-5th grade students in San Leandro/San Lorenzo/Hayward for the Fall 2026 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 or assist one or more weekly after-school sports programs in our Boys & Girls Club of San Leandro school communities.Our fall session runs from September 2026 through December 2026 (must be available for the entire season).Time commitment is 5-15 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 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 2 hours, two back-to-back one hour 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