We seek a passionate & committed part-time Lead Sports 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 Lead Sports Coach with ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars), you'll lead 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 Monday-Friday, between the hours of 3-5:30pm on all days but Wednesday (2-4:30pm)
Sports include soccer, flag football, basketball, tennis, volleyball, pickleball, and more! 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
- Serve as the lead coach for the San Leandro region.
- Lead fun & safe weekly sports practices 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 our ANTS partner elementary schools in the San Leandro, Hayward, San Lorenzo area. The ANTS Team will work with each coach to assign locations that work best for you. This position will be at some classes consistently, and floating to cover others. A car is highly requested for this role to get to different sites during your floater days.
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 afternoons on Monday-Friday. Classes last for 2 hours, two back-to-back one hour 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: $30-35/hourly