Youth Multi-Sports or Basketball Coach

Job Description

Job Description

We seek passionate & committed part-time Youth Multi-Sport Coaches in San Francisco and South San Francisco for the Fall 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 a weekly after-school sports program at one of our San Francisco communities.

Our upcoming season runs from August - December 2024 (must be available for the entire season). Time commitment is 1-10 hours per week, depending on how many classes you teach.

Coaches must be available from Thursday from 2pm - 3 : 15pm to participate in our basketball program. Other shifts will be presented during the hiring process.

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.

ANTS partner schools & communities are located across Oakland, Alameda, San Leandro, San Francisco, and Walnut Creek. Classes will run at community parks, tennis courts, and elementary schools. Join our team!

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

ANTS partner schools & communities are located across San Francisco and South San Francisco. Classes will run at community parks, tennis courts, and elementary schools.

Schedule

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.

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 : $25-30 / hourly