Job title: Preschool Sports Coach
Company: Amazing Athletes
Job description: Would you like to earn above-average pay while staying active and teaching and promoting life skills through 10 different sports (football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, golf, tennis, hockey, track/field)? We offer a competitive hourly rate, training on the job, a flexible schedule, and incentive programs!
THE COMPANY: Amazing Athletes was created to provide the best programming and service in the market for youth sports, starting with their first sports experience. Children need to have FUN while learning the FUNdamentals of sport. Our goal is to provide an experience where every child is an athlete. The long-term impact will allow us to fight childhood obesity, create healthy habits at a young age, teach life skills and increase youth activity across the board. As children have more options for entertainment, we need to meet children where they are with fun and engaging content to create a long-term impact.
THE POSITION: We are seeking coaches for our multi-sport enrichment program. We provide high-quality instruction to children between the ages of 18 months-10 years old. Amazing Athletes was founded in 2003 and has grown into one of the nation's largest multi sport enrichment programs with over 50,000 kids enrolled each year. New coaches can work *5-10 classes a week, earn $20-$35/hour. Our programs come with ready-made curriculum and extensive training to help you get up to speed quickly and enjoy working with the kids!
- Our Coaches use individual attention to ensure every child has success
- Our Coaches use a non-competitive approach to ensure classes are fun and we create a stress-free environment
- Our Coaches use positive reinforcement to encourage children to do better and celebrate success
- And finally, our coaches have a blast. They are open-minded and know that coaching is a continuous journey. All Coaches are open to feedback and strive to be better by attending regular trainings and follow the Amazing Athletes Coaching Manual & Curriculum. Coaches have the opportunity to be a fitness teacher to young children.
THE SCHEDULE: The majority of classes are held during the morning at local preschools, daycares, child care facilities, or recreation centers. The ideal candidate would have the availability for minimum of the 3 days and/or times listed below:
- MONDAY: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- TUESDAY: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- WEDNESDAY: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- THURSDAY: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- FRIDAY: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
(*Locations subject to change)
THE LOCATION:
Classes are held across pre-schools, day-care centers, child care facilities, parks, and recreational centers. Coaches are expected to travel to get to each class location. Our classes are centered in Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, and Liberty Hill, Texas. Coaches will most likely be at one location per day.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
- Those looking for a flexible schedule
- Those who love sports and working with kids
- Those looking for professional development opportunities in youth sports
COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare in advance to teach the class and arrive early
- Building strong relationships with parents, teachers, directors, and children
- Have FUN coaching classes with organization and structure
- Be outgoing and engage every child, in every class
Requirements
- Teaching/Coaching: 1 year
- Work location: in person
- Experience working with Youths and/or Pre-School Age Children (i.e. preschool teacher, camp counselor, soccer coach, elementary educator, substitute teacher, coach, gym teacher, personal trainer, fitness instructor, etc.)
- Passion for sports and fitness
- Background in fitness (athletics, sports, dance, cheer, gymnastics, martial arts, exercise science, kinesiology, physical education, etc.)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Must be willing to travel to coach within Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, and Liberty Hill, Texas
- Must have a valid driver's license and your own reliable transportation
- Must submit to fingerprinting and pass a Texas comprehensive background check
Benefits
- [Hourly Pay: $20.00 - $35.00]
- Part-time + Flexible schedule
- 1099 Independent Contractor role
- Paid training
- Sponsored sports and first aid certifications
- Professional development opportunities
- Coach referral program from $100 up to $200 for every coach you recommend
- End of season bonus program for lead coaches
- Coach of the season and coach of the year awards
- Free programming for family and discounts for friend
Expected salary: $20 - 35 per hour
Location: Leander, TX
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