Youth Flag Football League Coach - Oakland - Fall 2025

We seek passionate & committed part-time Youth Flag Football Coaches for K-5th grade students in Oakland for the second annual 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 weekly after-school flag football classes at one or more of our Oakland school communities. Our Fall after school practices run from August through December 2025 (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 11th-November 15th, 2025.

Depending on your interest and experience, you may have the opportunity to coach other sports as well. Sports include tennis, basketball, soccer, 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 entire school year and even weekend/summer programs!

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 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 - 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. For Flag Football league specifically, you must be available for all 6 Saturday game days.

• 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

Pay: $25-35/hourly