Job Description - Youth Basketball / Flag Football Coach - Oakland - Fall 2025
We seek passionate & committed part-time Youth Multi-Sport Coaches in Oakland for the Fall 2025 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 a weekly after-school sports program at two of our Oakland area elementary school communities. Our Fall season runs from October - December 2025 (must be available for the entire season). Great coaches will receive offers to work in future seasons. Time commitment is 5-8 hours per week.
Our specific class needs for Fall 2025 are below. Please only apply if ALL of these commitments work for your schedule.
-Basketball coach in Oakland from 3:30-5:45 on Tuesdays
-Flag Football in Oakland from 2:15-4:30 on Wednesdays
-Flag Football league games as an assistant coach on Saturdays between 12:30-4pm, October 11th-November 15th
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
Attend all scheduled Saturday game days
Locations
This position will coach at one or more of our ANTS partner elementary schools in the Oakland and/or greater East Bay area.
Schedule
Basketball coach in Oakland from 3:30-5:45 on Tuesdays
Flag Football in Oakland from 2:15-4:30 on Wednesdays
Flag Football league games as an assistant coach on Saturdays between 12:30-4pm, October 11th-November 15th
Please only apply if ALL of the above commitments work for your schedule.
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).
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
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