What are the responsibilities and job description for the On-Site Lead - Recess Director (Jose Ortega Elementary) position at ANTS Sports?
ANTS (America’s Next Talented Stars) is seeking a passionate, proactive, and professional On-Site Lead – Recess Director for a new recess partnership with Jose Ortega Elementary in San Francisco. This is a part-time, leadership role for a skilled coach who can confidently run daily recess programming, lead a small team of coaches, and be the face of ANTS to our school partners.
ANTS Sports is a San Francisco-based youth sports organization focused on building confidence, wellness, and joy through multi-sport instruction for kids in grades K–5. We lead programs at schools and parks across the Bay Area, partnering with public and private institutions to bring high-energy, inclusive sports programming into school days and after-school time.
If you are a coach or educator with strong leadership skills and experience working with children—and you’re ready to step up as a site leader—we want to hear from you!
What You'll DoAs the On-Site Lead – Recess Director, you will ensure that each recess session is safe, organized, and fun by following a set of proven protocols. You’ll be responsible for supporting your team, communicating with school staff, and ensuring kids are engaged and well-supervised.
Daily & Weekly Responsibilities- Pre-Session Communication
- Create a daily morning group text with your coaching team
- Confirm attire, punctuality, and any site-specific protocols
- If needed, reference your Coach Card or contact your Program Manager to confirm staff assignments
- Curriculum Planning & Sharing
- Design and distribute a brief recess curriculum tailored to the day’s needs
- Make sure your team knows what activities are planned and who is leading what
- School Relationship Management
- Check in daily with the Site Coordinator or designated school contact
- Build and maintain a positive, professional rapport as ANTS’ on-site representative
- Review your Coach Card and follow all location-specific protocols
- Coach Huddle Leadership (15 min before start)
- Lead a quick huddle to review the day’s curriculum, assign zones/roles, and align on expectations
- Lead Recess Sessions with Energy & Purpose
- Create a welcoming and energetic atmosphere for students
- Ensure games are safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate
- Support and guide your coaching team throughout the session
- Manage On-Site Issues
- Take the lead on responding to behavioral issues, injuries, or emergencies
- Follow ANTS reporting procedures and escalate when needed
- Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Dates: August 19, 2025 – June 3, 2026
- Total Hours: 9 hours/week guaranteed with potential to add after-school coaching hours from 2 - 5 pm daily.
- Previous experience working with youth (K–5), preferably in a coaching or education setting
- Proven ability to lead a team, communicate clearly, and maintain professionalism on-site
- Confidence in planning and adapting the youth sports curriculum
- Ability to build rapport with school administrators and represent ANTS with pride
- Excellent punctuality, organization, and interpersonal skills
- Must pass a state and federal background check (LiveScan)
- Must test negative for TB (within the past 4 years)
- Must have reliable transportation to Jose Ortega Elementary (SF)
- Must be available for the full program schedule listed above
- Be a leader: Take the next step in your coaching career with real leadership experience
- Supportive community: Work with a passionate team of coaches and staff
- Room to grow: Additional coaching hours and leadership opportunities available year-round
- Competitive pay: $35/hour for leadership, planning, and coaching
- Mission-driven work: Build confidence, sportsmanship, and joy in the next generation
Salary : $35
