Youth Sports Coach (AFTERSCHOOL / INDY)

About the role

Amazing Athletes is seeking a Youth Sports Coach to deliver fun and engaging multi-sport lessons in a non-competitive environment to children aged 2-12. The successful candidate will excel in communication, flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to captivate young kids.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 10 different sports lessons (e.g., soccer, basketball, tennis) to children aged 3-8 in a non-competitive and supportive environment.
• Teach lessons on nutrition and muscle groups to enhance motor skills, physical literacy, and health.
• Create and execute engaging lesson plans.
• Build positive and supportive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
• Manage classrooms, materials, and equipment for successful lessons.
• Ensure all children are safe, happy, and comfortable during each lesson.
• Monitor and evaluate children's progress and provide feedback to parents.

Requirements

• Experience working with children under 12 years.
• 18 years of age or older with a minimum education of GED or high school diploma.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to engage kids ages 3–8.
• Availability to work a minimum of 2 days a week (Monday–Thursday) afternoons from 3 PM to 6 PM.
• Reliable transportation; must be willing to travel throughout the greater Indianapolis area (majority of programs are in or near the 46260 zip code).

Pay

Starting pay range is $18–22 per class. Coaches work based on their availability.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule for days of the week.
• Retirement account matching (3%) starting in 2027.