Lead Coach & Growth Manager (Youth Sports)

About the role

We are launching Amazing Athletes and Soccer Stars in Colorado Springs—both leading national youth sports programs focused on building confidence, coordination, and life skills for kids ages 1-10 through sports. This is a ground-floor opportunity to help build a rapidly expanding national brand in the youth sports industry.

Responsibilities

• Coaching Lead engaging sports classes for kids ages 1-10
• Create a fun, safe, energetic learning environment
• Represent the brand professionally with schools and parents
• Sales & Growth
• Conduct outreach to preschools, schools, and local businesses
• Set meetings and secure new program partnerships
• Help increase registrations through grassroots marketing and community outreach
• Identify sponsorship and partnership opportunities
• Build long-term community relationships

Requirements

• Proven experience with cold sales, business development, or partnership outreach
• Demonstrated success generating leads, setting meetings, and closing opportunities
• Experience working with or coaching children under 5 years old
• A high-energy, engaging personality comfortable leading groups of young children
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout Colorado Springs
• Comfortable representing the business professionally with schools, parents, and community partners

Qualifications

• Background in youth sports, coaching, early childhood education, or fitness
• Existing relationships within Colorado Springs schools, preschools, or community organizations
• Experience with grassroots marketing, event outreach, or community engagement
• Experience selling sponsorships, memberships, or recurring programs/services
• CPR, First Aid, Safesport, or sports coaching certifications (or willingness to obtain)
• Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in helping grow a small business quickly
• Experience using CRM systems, scheduling tools, or customer communication platforms

Benefits

• Compensation Coaching Pay $18-$20/hour depending on experience
• Commission & Bonuses
• Commission for new schools/preschools signed
• Commission opportunities for sponsorship deals
• Growth bonuses tied to registrations and revenue milestones