We seek passionate & committed part-time Youth Flag Football Coaches for K-5th grade students in Oakland for the first ever 2024 OUSD Flag Football League!

Make a positive difference in America's youth by coaching youth flag football 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 Flag Football Coach with ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars), you'll lead or assist a weekly after-school flag football program at one or more of our Oakland school communities. Our Fall after school practices run for 10 weeks from September through December 2024 (must be available for the entire season). Time commitment is at least one day per week with two hour-long back to back practices. Fun games and league play will be held on Saturdays from October 12th, October 19th, October 26th, November 2nd, November 9th, and November 16th.

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 flag football practice for kids ages 5-10

Attend all six Saturday game days during season.

Teach the FUNdamentals of flag football 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 flag football coaching equipment to/from class each week

Locations

This position will coach at one of our ANTS partner elementary schools in Oakland. The ANTS Team will work with each coach to assign locations that work best for you.

Schedule

Our Fall after school practices run for 10 weeks from September through December 2024 (must be available for the entire season). Time commitment is at least one day per week with two hour-long back to back practices. Fun games and league play will be held on Saturdays from October 12th, October 19th, October 26th, November 2nd, November 9th, and November 16th. ember 16th, 2024.

Requirements

Transportation: Coaches must have reliable transportation to their coaching sites. You may be required to bring equipment to & from class, so a vehicle is very helpful.

Responsible & professional: Arrive on time to each practice and keep accurate attendance. Interact with parents and school staff positively.

Communication: Have strong communication skills. You will communicate with ANTS, parents, and site staff through email and phone.

Enthusiastic & fun: ANTS coaches are positive role models for our students. We expect that you share our deep beliefs in the larger themes we are promoting: sportsmanship, wellness, and positivity.

Patience: Be a patient person who understands young children & their need to develop at their own pace.

Experience: Experience as a player or coach (at least two years) is highly valuable, though optional.

Background check: A successful candidate must pass a Federal and state Background Check and/or FBI Fingerprinting (Livescan) and test negative for TB test (within the last 4 years).

Benefits

Flexible Schedule: ability to work for a few hours in the afternoon while maintaining school and other commitments

Competitive hourly pay

Coach ongoing support and training

Gain experience in early childhood sports education

Pay: $25-35/hourly