ANTS Sports·San Leandro, California
Lead weekly after-school sports practices for K-5th grade students, focusing on teaching fundamentals through game-filled lesson plans. Manage program logistics including equipment transport, site setup, and positive interaction with parents and school staff.
We seek a passionate & committed part-time Lead Sports Coaches for K-5th grade students in San Leandro/San Lorenzo/Hayward 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 Lead Sports Coach with ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars), you'll lead 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 Monday-Friday, between the hours of 3-5:30pm on all days but Wednesday (2-4:30pm) 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 Serve as the lead coach for the San Leandro region.
Lead fun & safe weekly sports practices 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 our ANTS partner elementary schools in the San Leandro, Hayward, San Lorenzo area.
The ANTS Team will work with each coach to assign locations that work best for you.
This position will be at some classes consistently, and floating to cover others.
A car is highly requested for this role to get to different sites during your floater days.
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 afternoons on Monday-Friday.
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, pass a background check and TB test, and be available Monday-Friday afternoons. While two years of playing or coaching experience is valuable, no previous professional coaching experience is required as training is provided.
Market context
In California, lead sports coach openings are often tied to school-year and after-school programming, so demand can be strongest ahead of fall start dates. This role is competitive because it offers paid training, does not require prior professional coaching experience, and asks for practical basics like reliable transportation, weekday afternoon availability, a background check, and a TB test. If you are considering applying, confirm your afternoon schedule and gather the required screening documents early; the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save you research time.
