What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Sports and Fitness Coach position at Amazing Athletes?
Amazing Athletes is a premier, sports based, enrichment program for kids. We recently opened a branch in the Kansas City Metro area and are looking for energetic and motivated individuals to add to our coaching team. This fun, part-time position requires coaching the fundamentals of 10 different sports to kids, ages ranging from 2 - 6 years old. Amazing Athletes coaches must have a passion for sports and fitness and most importantly enjoy working with children. Our goal is to have a positive impact while delivering phenomenal experiences.
We are looking for someone who can offer a minimum commitment of 1 year and hope the successful candidate will become part of our team long term and develop within this growing company. We are based in Overland Park, KS but have classes in Kansas City, Leawood, Prairie Village, Overland Park, Olathe and Lees Summit.
This job offers a flexible schedule and does not require conventional office hours. Classes are typically conducted at schools or local parks in the mornings (9:00am -12:00pm) and in the afternoons (3:00pm - 6:00pm), being key times for availability.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have reliable transportation as classes are held at different locations within the territory.
- Must have a clean, valid drivers license.
- Must pass both state and FBI background checks. (Includes DUI/DWI)
- Offer a 12 month commitment with our growing company.
- Attendance and Punctuality are paramount.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Enthusiasm for working with children.
- Understand your responsibilities while in charge of children.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with directors, teachers, parents and children.
- Teach classes in organized, structured, fun manner (training will be provided)
- Be able to maintain energy and enthusiasm throughout every class.
- Maintaining class rosters.
- Passion for sports/fitness.
- Background in fitness preferred (athletics, sports, dance, martial arts, gymnastics etc)
- Experience working with children aged 2.5 - 6 preferred (Teacher, substitute teacher, camp counselor)
- CPR and First Aid Certification preferred
Please visit our website to learn about our program and attach a cover letter with your application detailing why you would be a good fit for Amazing Athletes of Kansas City. We are excited to hear from you!
www.amazingathletes.com/kansascity
Flexible start date and schedule
Potential to increase workload
A fun work environment
Ability to work outside, weather and location permitting.