Youth Soccer Coach - South San Francisco

About the role

ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars) is looking for passionate part-time youth soccer coaches in South San Francisco to lead or assist weekly after-school soccer programs. No previous coaching experience is required, as all coaches receive training. The season runs from September 9 to December 2025 and requires availability for the full season.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a fun and safe weekly soccer practice for children aged 5-10
• Teach the fundamentals of flag football and soccer through a cohesive, game-filled lesson plan (training provided)
• Attend an in-person orientation training
• Ensure a safe and reliable program by arriving on time each week and attending every day of the season
• Interact positively with parents, teachers and school staff
• Set up before and clean up after each program

Required profile

• Reliable transportation to the coaching sites; a vehicle is very helpful because equipment may need to be brought to and from class
• Responsible and professional: on time to each practice, accurate attendance, positive interaction with parents and school staff
• Strong communication skills, using email and phone with ANTS, parents and site staff
• Enthusiastic, fun and patient 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 $25-30 per hour
• Flexible schedule: about 6-8 hours per week, afternoon sessions between 1:30 and 4:15 p.m., at least one day per week
• Ongoing support and training
• Experience in early childhood sports education