Youth Volleyball Coach - San Leandro Winter/Spring 2026 at ANTS Sports

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe seek passionate & committed part-time Youth Volleyball Coaches in San Leandro/Lorenzo + Hayward area for the 2026 Winter/Spring season!Make a positive difference in America's youth by coaching youth volleyball after-school programs. No previous coaching experience is required - we train all coaches.Do you love working with youth, teaching sports and wellness, and helping others improve? As a Youth Volleyball Coach with ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars), you'll lead or assist a weekly after-school volleyball programs at one or more of our San Leandro or San Lorenzo partnered school sites. Our upcoming Fall season runs from February to May 2026 (must be available for the entire season). Time commitment is 1-10 hours per week, depending on how many classes you teach.We provide all necessary training, equipment, and support. Being an ANTS Coach is a great way to learn to coach sports while serving our community. ANTS partner schools & communities are located across Oakland, Alameda, San Leandro, San Francisco, and Walnut Creek. Classes will run at community parks, tennis courts, and elementary schools. Join our team!Coach ResponsibilitiesLead a fun & safe weekly volleyball practice for kids ages 5-10Teach the FUNdamentals of volleyball through a cohesive and game-filled lesson plan. Training provided!Ensure a safe and reliable program by arriving on time each week on your program day for the entire season.Attend an orientation training in personInteract positively with parents, teachers, and school staffSet up before and clean up after your programTransport all volleyball coaching equipment to/from class each weekLocationsThis position will coach at one or more of our ANTS partner elementary schools in the San Leandro and/or greater East Bay area. The ANTS Team will work with each coach to assign locations that work best for you.ScheduleClasses generally occur between 3 and 6 p.m. on the same day each week for a 10 to 14-week season. You must be available to coach in the afternoon on your program day (at least one day/week). Classes last for 1 to 1.5 hours. Some of our programs offer back-to-back classes for different age groups. RequirementsTransportation: Coaches must have reliable transportation to their coaching sites. You may be required to bring equipment to & from class, so a vehicle is very helpful.Responsible & professional: Arrive on time to each practice and keep accurate attendance. Interact with parents and school staff positively.Communication: Have strong communication skills. You will communicate with ANTS, parents, and site staff through email and phone.Enthusiastic & fun: ANTS coaches are positive role models for our students. We expect that you share our deep beliefs in the larger themes we are promoting: sportsmanship, wellness, and positivity.Patience: Be a patient person who understands young children & their need to develop at their own pace.Experience: Experience as a player or coach (at least two years) is highly valuable, though optional.Background check: A successful candidate must pass a Federal and state Background Check and/or FBI Fingerprinting (Livescan) and test negative for TB test (within the last 4 years).BenefitsFlexible Schedule: ability to work for a few hours in the afternoon while maintaining school and other commitmentsCompetitive hourly payCoach ongoing support and trainingGain experience in early childhood sports educationPay: $25-30/hourly