Job Details
Amazing Athletes is seeking a Part time Youth Sports Coach for our multi-sport enrichment program. As the largest program of its kind in the country, Amazing Athletes is dedicated to providing children ages 1 - 12 with positive movement experiences to enhance their physical literacy and meet important milestones.
As a Youth Sports Coach, you will play a key role in leading and organizing a multi sport program that provides a fun and safe learning environment for children. Lessons include obstacle courses, specific ball and stick sports skills, themed stations and energetic group games.
Program locations vary on a daily basis around the greater Indianapolis area, including Hamilton, Marion, Hendricks and Johnson county.
These programs generally run between 9am to noon or 12:30 to 3:30. Morning or afternoon only options are available, as well as specific days of the week.
This role is part time, flexible with between 1 and 3 sites a day.
Responsibilities
- Teach children fundamental sports skills
- Plan activities that positively influence physical development and coordination of children
- Create a fun, inclusive, and positive learning environment
- Manage groups of children, providing guidance and support to ensure their safety and well-being (Group sizes can range from 8 - 30, but generally are 12 - 24).
- Develop and lead age-appropriate drills and exercises. (Ages 18mo - 12yr)
- Interact and engage with children while providing instruction
- Set and enforce behavioral standards and rules
Requirements
- "Make it work" attitude, always willing to adapt to different environments
- Prior experience in coaching, teaching or working with children
- Knowledge and passion for sports
- Experience managing groups of children. Many if not all of these classes are solo taught.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
- Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, and kneel for extended periods
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Availability starting May 27th through August 9th
Benefits
Compensation for daily classes ranges from $18 - 22 per 30 minute class (depending on experience).
We offer paid training, coaching shirts, and all necessary lesson plans, equipment and training to run your class.