Children's Sports and Fitness Assistant Coach

About the role

Amazing Athletes runs a popular educational sports program for children aged 2 to 12, offering classes year round. It is looking for a part-time Children's Sports and Fitness Assistant Coach to support its lead coaches at various schools. Classes run Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm.

Key responsibilities

• Assist lead coaches during classes at various schools
• Lead classes when needed, teaching in a fun and structured way that covers the curriculum
• Show up to classes on time and prepared to coach
• Engage with children to create a positive learning environment
• Interact regularly with teachers, parents and directors
• Understand responsibilities while children are under your supervision and ensure their safety

Required profile

• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to local schools in Essex and Passaic counties with your own reliable transportation
• At least 18 years old
• Enthusiasm for sports and working with young children
• Prior experience teaching children, sports or fitness is a plus

Required skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to learn the Amazing Athletes curriculum and coaching techniques

What we offer

• Hourly pay starting at $20 and reaching around $50 depending on class type
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid training and equipment
• Incentive for referring coaches when needed
• Opportunity to become head coach after gaining experience in the assistant role