Youth Sports Coach

Amazing Athletes

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Overland Park, Kansas, US on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted March 21, 2025
Job description

Amazing Athletes, the largest multi-sport enrichment program in the country, is looking for a friendly and energetic Sports Coach to join our team of instructors. Our program is designed for children ages 1-12 years old to have fun through positive movement experiences, with a focus on meeting their motor-development milestones. Our coaches teach the fundamentals of 10 different sports in a non-competitive environment, while also incorporating lessons about nutrition and muscle groups to enhance motor skills and physical literacy. As a Sports Coach, you will play a key role in helping young children develop their physical abilities, social skills, and self-confidence through sports.


Responsibilities

  • Teach the fundamentals of sports such as soccer, hockey, volleyball, basketball, tennis, lacrosse, football, track and field, baseball, and golf in a non-competitive, fun environment
  • Develop lesson plans and activities that are age-appropriate and engaging for children
  • Provide positive feedback and encouragement to children during and after each class
  • Monitor and ensure the safety of children during classes and activities
  • Communicate with parents and caregivers about their child's progress and participation in classes
  • Maintain a clean and organized classroom and equipment
  • Maintain knowledge of program curriculum, policies, and procedures

Requirements

  • A genuine passion for creating a joyful work environment.
  • A natural flair for exuding positivity and energy in any situation.
  • Creativity and the ability to think outside the box when needed.
  • Passion for working with children and helping them develop skills and confidence through sports
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and caregivers.
  • Ability to create and implement engaging lesson plans that are age-appropriate
  • Knowledge of basic sports rules, techniques, and fundamentals
  • Ability to manage a classroom and maintain a safe and organized environment
  • Availability to work flexible hours, including weekdays, evenings, and weekends
  • High school diploma or equivalent; college degree in education, physical education, or related field preferred.

Benefits

Flexible start date and schedule

Potential to increase workload

A fun work environment

Ability to work outside, weather and location permitting.

About this role

Summary

Teach sports fundamentals to children, develop lesson plans, ensure safety, and promote confidence.

Job title

Youth Sports Coach

Experience level

none

Industry

education

Location requirements

On-site in Overland Park, Kansas, with flexible hours

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

sports ruleslesson planningcommunicationsafety

Preferred skills

physical educationchild developmentsports coaching

Specializations

sportschildrenphysical literacymotorskills
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Overland Park, KS, USA

On-site City