Summer Seasonal Part-Time Youth Sports Coach

Amazing Athletes is seeking a Part-Time Youth Sports Coach for our multi-sport enrichment program this summer. 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 Counties.

These programs generally run between 9AM to noon or 12:30PM-3:30PM. Morning or afternoon only options are available, as well as specific days of the week.

This role is part-time and flexible, with the potential for coaching up to three 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 range from eighteen months to twelve years.
• 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 25th through August 7th.

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.