Preschool Sports & Fitness Instructor

About the role

Amazing Athletes is a mobile, year-round, educational sports and fitness program that introduces young children to the basic fundamentals and mechanics of 10 different sports while helping them master 6 key areas of motor-development and physical literacy. We empower children by using sports as a catalyst to engage their inner strengths and abilities so they can confidently pursue an active lifestyle through each state of development.

Responsibilities

• Teach our program to children ranging from 18 months - 6 years old at different preschools and daycare centers
• Engage young children with the goal of making a positive impact and igniting their love of sports and movement
• Travel to various locations within the West Orange, Roseland, Montclair, Livingston, Glen Ridge, Bellville, South Orange, Millburn and Short Hills, Springfield and Union areas
• Work flexible hours between 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Requirements

• Must reside within Essex County or Union County
• Must demonstrate an energetic and highly enthusiastic personality for coaching preschool and school-aged children
• Prior experience preferred (preschool teachers, camp counselor, elementary education substitute teacher, coach, etc.)
• Must be dependable and show up to classes on time
• Willing to travel to local schools within your assigned areas in West Orange, Roseland, Montclair, Livingston, Glen Ridge, Bellville, South Orange, Millburn and Short Hills, Union and Springfield
• Must be available for a minimum of 3- 5 days a week
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license and own reliable transportation
• Must be able to commit to a minimum 12 months to develop and grow within the company

Qualifications

• Positive and professional relationships with directors, teachers, and staff at each class location

Skills

• Energetic and enthusiastic personality
• Ability to work with young children
• Flexibility in scheduling

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Curriculum, training, uniform, and sports equipment provided
• Continual coaching development evaluations and training
• Extensive training to be completed to master the Amazing Athletes Curriculum
• Paid training
• Direct Deposit
• Bonuses earned based on enrollment

Pay

Pay ranges between $20 - $30 per hour, based on experience

Schedule

Hours are part time (15-25 hours / week) with potential to increase. Classes are scheduled Mon-Fri between the hours of 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM