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About the Role
ANTS Sports is seeking a motivated, consistent, and sports-passionate Lead Coach to join our school-year team in San Francisco. This part-time hourly coaching role offers a higher hours commitment and greater site responsibility than a standard ANTS coach position, serving as a daily partner to the Site Lead. This role is ideal for coaches seeking more hours, leadership development, and a future in youth development.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, age-appropriate sports instruction during recess and ASP sessions.
- Own the daily experience for the assigned age group, including curriculum, tone, and transitions.
- Set up and break down equipment before and after each session.
- Participate in pre-program huddles and post-program reflections.
- Manage group dynamics and maintain a fun, safe environment for 15–30 students.
- Serve as a stable, daily coaching presence.
- Build genuine relationships with students, learning names, interests, and behavioral patterns.
- Model ANTS values and the STAR sportsmanship framework.
- Contribute to a positive, high-energy team culture.
- Support the Site Lead and Assistant Site Lead in daily program operations.
- Step into an expanded role during Site Lead or Assistant Site Lead absence.
- Participate in weekly team meetings and required training sessions.
- Provide informal feedback on student behavior, curriculum gaps, and team dynamics.
- Follow ANTS procedures for behavior management, incidents, and escalations.
- Dismiss students safely according to site-specific procedures.
- Maintain awareness of individual student needs, including behavioral support plans.
- Report incidents or concerns to the Site Lead promptly and accurately.
Requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent (some college preferred)
- 1+ year of experience working with youth in a program, camp, or educational setting
- Genuine love for sports, physical activity, and working outdoors
- Strong communication skills with TK–5th grade children
- Reliable availability Monday–Friday during program hours
- Available for most or all designated holiday camp days
- CPR and First Aid certification (training available upon hire)
- Fingerprint background check clearance
- TB Test clearance
- Work up to 29+ hours per week during the school year.
Skills
- Sports instruction
- Curriculum development
- Group management
- Relationship building
- Modeling values
- Team collaboration
- Leadership support
- Behavior management
- Incident reporting
- Communication skills
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Part-time
- Hourly
- School Year
- Optional Morning Recess Program
- After-School Program
- Holiday Camps
- Summer Camp
Experience Level
- 1+ year of experience working with youth
- Lead Coach
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Some college preferred
Benefits
- A direct path to Site leadership
- Sports-forward, high-energy culture
- Real experience in youth sports education, classroom management, and team leadership
- Supportive team structure
About the Company
- ANTS Sports is a school-year team focused on youth development through sports.