What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Soccer Coach - Oakland position at Oakland - ANTS Sports?
We seek passionate & committed part-time Youth Soccer Coaches for K-5th grade students in Oakland for the Winter/Spring 2025 season!
Make a positive difference in America's youth by coaching youth soccer 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 Soccer Coach with ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars), you'll lead or assist a weekly after-school soccer program at one of our Oakland school communities. Our upcoming fall session runs from January-May 2025 (must be available for the entire season). Time commitment is 1-10 hours per week, depending on how many classes you teach. Great coaches will be invited to return for full academic year programs and summer camps!
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. ANTS partner schools & communities are located across Oakland, Alameda, San Leandro, San Francisco, and Walnut Creek. Classes will run at community parks, tennis courts, and elementary schools. Join our team!
Coach Responsibilities
- Lead a fun & safe weekly soccer practice for kids ages 5-10
- Teach the FUNdamentals of soccer 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 soccer 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
Classes generally occur between 3 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 1 to 1.5 hours. Some of our programs offer back-to-back classes for different age groups.