Lead Sports Coach - Fall 2026

About the role

ANTS Sports is looking for a passionate part-time Lead Sports Coach for K-5th grade students in the San Leandro, San Lorenzo and Hayward area for the Fall 2026 season. The coach leads weekly after-school sports programs at partner elementary schools in the Boys & Girls Club of San Leandro school communities, from September through December 2026. No previous coaching experience is required, as all coaches receive training.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the lead coach for the San Leandro region and lead fun and safe weekly sports practices for children aged 5-10.
• Teach the FUNdamentals of sports through a cohesive, game-filled lesson plan; training is provided.
• Ensure a safe and reliable program by arriving on time each week for the full season.
• Attend an in-person orientation training.
• Interact positively with parents, teachers and school staff.
• Set up before and clean up after each program, and transport sports equipment to and from class each week.

Required profile

• Available Monday to Friday between 3:00 and 5:30 pm, with Wednesday 2:00-4:30 pm, for the full 10-14 week season; classes run 2 hours, two back-to-back one-hour sessions.
• Reliable transportation to the sites; a car is highly requested because the coach may float between sites and bring equipment.
• Responsible and professional, with strong communication skills and patience with young children.
• Experience as a player or coach (at least two years) is highly valued but optional.
• Must pass a federal and state background check and/or FBI fingerprinting and test negative for tuberculosis within the last four years.

What we offer

• Pay of $30-35 per hour.
• Flexible schedule allowing work in the afternoon alongside school and other commitments.
• Ongoing support and training, and the chance to return for the whole school year and summer/weekend programs.
• Experience in early childhood sports education.