Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We seek passionate & committed part-time Youth Multi-Sport Coaches in Walnut Creek for the Fall 2025 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 assist a weekly after-school sports program at one of our Walnut Creek area elementary school communities. Our Fall season runs from September - December 2025 (must be available for the entire season). Great coaches will receive offers to work in future seasons. Time commitment is 1-10 hours per week, depending on how many classes you teach.

Sports include soccer and flag football. 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 in 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

This position will coach at one or more of our ANTS partner elementary schools in Walnut Creek. The ANTS Team will work with each coach to assign locations that work best for you.

Schedule

Classes generally occur between 2 - 4 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 typically last for 1 hour.

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: $25-35/hourly

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