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Impact Kids

On-site school enrichment and child care

Youth Sports Coach

Full-TimePosted on 10/2/2026
$40 - $60/hr
Mid
Bachelor's
Palm Desert, CA, USA
RemoteMust travel between schools and program sites.

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of 2 years of previous experience working with children, such as academic or athletic tutoring, camp counseling, or youth volunteering.
  • At least 1 year of youth sports coaching or physical education instruction experience is required; the posting also specifies 1–5 years minimum.
  • A fingerprint-based criminal background check (Live Scan), child abuse clearance, mandated reporter training, and current CPR/First Aid certification are required.
  • Ability to demonstrate skills across multiple sports and respond to emergencies that may require running and climbing stairs.
  • Good physical condition sufficient to perform all responsibilities.
  • Willingness to travel between schools and program sites.
  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide daily instruction and coaching in soccer, basketball, volleyball, running/cross country, and other assigned sports to students aged 4–14 with different ability levels.
  • Demonstrate sport skills and tactics, explain their principles, assess student performance, and give feedback on progress.
  • Adapt drills, games, and equipment to each age group and ability level so every student can participate and succeed.
  • Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, physical fitness, and confidence during each session.
  • Transition between sports, schools, and program schedules as assigned.
  • Supervise student groups, including behavior and group management, health and safety, security, and personal and skill development.
  • Ensure the safety of students and team members.
  • Organize and prepare daily plans in a fun and creative manner.
  • Use classroom management skills to lead activities and create an inclusive environment.
  • Work effectively with fellow Activity Specialists and collaborate on daily responsibilities.
  • Serve as a positive role model to students.
  • Follow the Impact Kids Code of Conduct, maintain the Impact Kids look, exhibit company core values, and adhere to company policies.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience coaching more than one sport is preferred.

About the company

Impact Kids runs on-site enrichment and care programs in public and private schools nationwide, partnering with schools to provide before-, during-, and after-school services for families. Its offerings include structured drop-offs, supervised recess, homework help, sports, arts, and hands-on activities on campus, plus online programs with virtual classrooms for Coding, ESL, and Curiosity Club. The company differentiates itself through direct school partnerships (B2B2C) and a separate online platform that extends learning to any device, supported by a scholarship fund to improve accessibility. Its goal is to boost foundational skills, build student confidence, and foster a love of learning in a safe environment while expanding access for financially challenged families.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Impact Kids updated its website in March 2026, signaling active commercial operations.
  • Online classes launched at $22 for 50 minutes, expanding addressable family demand.
  • Schools still need turnkey enrichment, homework help, and care coverage throughout the day.

What critics are saying

  • Impact Kids shows no visible funding, acquisition, or hiring momentum in public records.
  • School-dependent revenue faces renewal risk if districts switch to KinderCare-backed Champions.
  • Childcare licensing, safety incidents, or contract loss could collapse a single-site program.

What makes Impact Kids unique

  • Impact Kids combines before-school, during-school, and after-school care in one school contract.
  • Its online programs add coding, ESL, and Curiosity Club beyond physical campuses.
  • The 2026 site positions Impact Kids as year-round enrichment with active, sensory learning.

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