ANTS Sports·Union City, California
Lead and assist in weekly after-school multi-sport programs for K-5th grade students. Responsibilities include teaching sports fundamentals, ensuring student safety, and managing equipment and attendance.
We seek passionate & committed part-time Youth Multi-Sport Coaches for K-5th grade students in Union City/Fremont for the Fall 2026 season!
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 or assist one or more weekly after-school sports programs in our Boys & Girls Club of San Leandro school communities.
Our fall session runs from September 2026 through December 2026 (must be available for the entire season).
Time commitment is 5-15 hours per week, depending on how many classes you teach.
Sports include soccer, flag football, basketball, tennis, 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 whole school year and even summer/weekend programs!
Coach Responsibilities Lead a fun & safe weekly sports practice 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 sports coaching equipment to/from class each week Locations This position will coach at one or more of our ANTS partner elementary schools in the Union City, Fremont, and/or greater East Bay area.
The ANTS Team will work with each coach to assign locations that work best for you.
Schedule Classes generally occur between 2 and 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 2 hours, two back-to-back one hour classes for different age groups.
Be a patient person who understands young children & their need to develop at their own pace.
Candidates must have reliable transportation, strong communication skills, and pass a background check and TB test. Previous experience as a player or coach is valuable but not required as training is provided.
Market context
In California, youth multi-sport coaching roles are often tied to school-year and after-school program demand, especially in communities with active youth athletics. These positions can be competitive because employers look for dependable transportation, clear communication, and the ability to pass required screenings, while prior playing or coaching experience may help but is not always required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm the training, schedule, and compliance steps before applying.
