Children's Sports and Fitness Assistant Coach - Amazing Athletes

Amazing Athletes is the country's most popular educational sports program for children ages 2 to 12 and offers class year round. We believe that every child is an athlete and we want to help them learn the fundamentals of sports, learn healthy habits and become more confident all while having fun! If you are passionate about sports, education and making a difference in your community, you would be a good fit for this role. Classes are scheduled in blocks on Mondays-Fridays from 9am-4pm. Apply today!

Job Responsibilities

• Assist lead coaches during classes at various schools
• Lead classes when needed and teach in a fun and structured way that covers the curriculum
• Show up to classes on time and prepared to coach
• Engage with children to create a positive learning environment
• Interact with teachers, parents and directors on a regular basis
• Understanding responsibilities while children are under your supervision and ensuring their safety
• Learn the Amazing Athletes curriculum and coaching techniques

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel to local schools with your own reliable transportation (schools located in Essex and Passaic counties)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Enthusiasm for sports and working with young children
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliability and punctuality are needed
• Prior experience with teaching children, sports or fitness is a plus!

Benefits

• Hourly compensation starts at $20 per hour and can reach approximately $50 per hour depending on class type
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid training and equipment will be provided
• Incentive for referring coaches when needed
• Opportunity to become head coach after gaining experience in assistant role