ANTS Sports·Oakland, California
Lead fun and safe weekly sports enrichment classes for K-5th grade students while teaching fundamental sports skills. Manage program logistics including equipment transport, site setup, and positive communication with parents and school staff.
We seek passionate & committed part-time Youth Sports Coaches for K-5th grade students in Oakland for Fall 2026!
Make a positive difference in America's youth by coaching youth sports after-school programs.
No previous coaching experience is required - we train all coaches.
Do you love working with youth, teaching sports and wellness, and helping others improve?
As a Youth Sports Coach with ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars), you'll lead weekly after-school sports enrichment classes at one or more of our Oakland school communities.
Our Fall after school classes run from September through December 2026 (must be available for the entire season).
Time commitment is at least one day per week M-F with two hour-long back to back classes.
There is also the potential for Saturday hours through flag football league games.
Sports include flag football, tennis, basketball, soccer, volleyball, pickleball, and more!
We provide all necessary training, equipment, and support.
Being an ANTS Coach is a great way to learn to coach sports while serving our community.
Great coaches will be invited to return for the entire school year and even weekend/summer programs!
Coach Responsibilities Lead a fun & safe weekly sports class for kids ages 5-10 Teach the FUNdamentals of sports through a cohesive and game-filled lesson plan.
Training provided!
Ensure a safe and reliable program by arriving on time each week on your program day for the entire season.
Attend an orientation training in person Interact positively with parents, teachers, and school staff Set up before and clean up after your program Transport all coaching equipment to/from class each week Locations This position will coach at one or more of our ANTS partner elementary schools in the Oakland and/or greater East Bay area.
The ANTS Team will work with each coach to assign locations that work best for you.
Schedule Weekday classes generally occur between 3 - 6 p.m. on the same day each week for a 10 to 14-week season.
You must be available to coach in the afternoon on your program day (at least one day/week).
Classes last for 1 to 1.5 hours.
Some of our programs offer back-to-back classes for different age groups.If you participate in our third-annual flag football league, you must be available for Saturday game days.
Be a patient person who understands young children & their need to develop at their own pace.
Candidates must be available for afternoon shifts and possess reliable transportation to coaching sites. Successful applicants must pass a federal and state background check and provide a negative TB test result.
Market context
In California, youth multi-sport coaching roles often draw interest from programs that need dependable afternoon coverage and staff who can travel between coaching sites. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates who can pass federal and state background checks, provide a negative TB test, and work well with ongoing training and support. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your transportation and afternoon availability before applying.
