Impact Kids

On-site school enrichment and child care

Youth Sports Coach

Fitness & Sports InstructionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSacramento, CA, USA$40 - $60 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

At least 2 years of previous experience working with children, such as academic or athletic tutoring, camp counseling, or youth volunteering.
At least 1 year of experience coaching youth sports or providing physical education instruction; the posting states a minimum of 1–5 years.
Considerable skill in at least one sport and working knowledge of the fundamentals of several other sports.
A high-energy, positive approach and a genuine desire to impact young children's lives through sports.
Ability to provide constructive feedback and implement the company curriculum.
Ability to communicate clearly with children, parents, peers, leadership, and the broader community, both orally and in writing.
Fingerprint-based criminal background check (Live Scan), child abuse clearance, mandated reporter training, and current CPR/First Aid certification.
Ability to demonstrate skills across multiple sports and maintain the physical condition needed to perform the role, including responding to emergencies that may require running and climbing stairs.

Responsibilities

Supervise students and provide sport-specific coaching and instruction across multiple programs, maintaining a safe and fun learning environment and serving as a positive role model.
Provide daily instruction and coaching in soccer, basketball, volleyball, running/cross country, and other assigned sports to students ages 4–14 with varying ability levels.
Demonstrate sport skills and tactics, explain their principles, assess student performance, and provide feedback on progress.
Adapt drills, games, and equipment to each age group and ability level so all students can participate and succeed.
Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, physical fitness, and confidence in every session.
Transition between sports, schools, and program schedules as assigned.
Manage student groups with attention to behavior, health, safety, security, personal development, 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, fun environment.
Work effectively with fellow Activity Specialists and collaborate on daily responsibilities.
Follow the Impact Kids Code of Conduct, maintain the Impact Kids look, exhibit company core values, and adhere to company policies.
Travel between schools and program sites; work in indoor gyms and outdoor fields in varied weather conditions.

Desired Qualifications

Experience coaching more than one sport.

About Us:
Impact Kids has been providing safe, fun, and meaningful enrichment programs for over 10 years, and today we serve students at public and private schools across the country. Students have a safe space to develop, learn, play, and most importantly, just be kids in our before, during, and after school programs!

Who We Are Looking For:
Looking for experienced, versatile individuals for teaching and instruction of a variety of youth sports, including soccer, basketball, volleyball, and cross country/running. Candidate must possess a high energy, positive approach with a genuine desire to impact young children’s lives through sports. The ideal candidate would be an athlete with considerable skill in at least one sport, a solid working knowledge of the fundamentals of several others, and a passion for coaching.

Physical education teachers, PE/kinesiology students, and former high school or college athletes are encouraged to apply.

This individual must provide constructive feedback, implement company curriculum, and be a team player. Also demonstrate outstanding communication skills with children and their parents, which include the ability to use clear, concise, and grammatically correct written and oral language in all aspects of professional interaction with students, their families, peers, the leadership team and the larger community.

A fingerprint-based criminal background check (Live Scan), child abuse clearance, mandated reporter training, and current CPR/First Aid certification are required.

Experience Requirements:
A minimum of 2 years of previous experience working with children; examples include but are not limited to: academic/athletic tutoring, camp counselor, and youth volunteer. Youth sports coaching or physical education instruction experience (1-5 years minimum) required. Experience coaching more than one sport preferred.

Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required)

Essential Job Responsibilities:
The Youth Sports Coach is responsible for the supervision of students, giving sport-specific coaching and instruction across multiple programs, providing a safe and fun learning environment, and serving as a positive role model for students.

Provide daily instruction/coaching in soccer, basketball, volleyball, and running/cross country (and other sports as assigned) to students between the ages of 4 and 14 with different ability levels.
Demonstrate the skills and tactics of each sport, explaining the principles behind them, observe and assess student performance, and give students feedback on their 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 in every session.
Transition smoothly between sports, schools, and program schedules as assigned.
Group supervision of students with attention to: 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 effective classroom management skills to lead the activity and effectively create a fun environment where everyone feels included.
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 and maintain the Impact Kids look at all times.
Exhibit Impact Kids Core Values at all times and adhere to all company policies.
Have fun!

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Be willing to travel between schools and program sites. Work takes place in indoor gyms and on outdoor fields in varied weather conditions. Ability to demonstrate skills across multiple sports. Ability to respond to emergency situations that may require running and climbing stairs. Good physical condition which enables candidate to execute all responsibilities associated with this position.

About the Company

Impact Kids

On-site school enrichment and child care

Impact Kids runs on-site before-school, during-school, and after-school enrichment and care programs in public and private schools, with additional online classrooms accessible from any device. Programs are delivered through school partnerships (B2B2C), offering structured drop-offs, supervised recess, homework help, sports, and arts on-site, plus Coding, ESL, and Curiosity Club online. The company differentiates itself by combining full-day, school-based services with a diverse online learning platform and a scholarship fund to improve accessibility for families facing financial challenges. Its goal is to boost academic growth, build foundational skills and confidence, and foster a lasting love of learning in a safe, supportive environment.

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