What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Specialist - Sports Coach / Youth Sports Instructor position at Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County?
We are seeking an experienced, energetic Sports Specialist to lead engaging after-school athletic clinics for elementary students ages 5–12.
As a Sports Specialist, you'll bring athletics directly to local elementary schools, creating fun, structured learning experiences where children develop athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. You'll also play an important role in building a sustainable, high-demand enrichment program that families value, students look forward to, and schools are excited to offer.
Schedule: 1.5 hours/day, 4 days/week Monday - Thursday
Location: Multiple elementary schools in Utah County, UT
What You'll Do
You'll lead engaging clinics in basketball, pickleball, soccer, volleyball, and other recreational activities. Through age-appropriate drills, games, and instruction, you'll help students build fundamental skills while encouraging participation, confidence, and personal growth.
You'll create a welcoming environment where beginners feel comfortable learning and more experienced participants can continue improving. Your ability to keep children engaged, motivated, and excited to return will be essential to the program's success.
You'll also supervise participants, maintain attendance, manage equipment, and build positive relationships with students, families, school staff, and program leadership.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone with experience working with elementary-aged children who enjoys teaching, encouraging, and leading group activities.
Experience in youth coaching, recreation instruction, physical education, or after-school programming is highly valued. A background playing organized athletics is a plus but not required.
Ideal candidates are patient, enthusiastic, dependable, and comfortable adapting instruction for different ages, skill levels, and abilities.
Strong communication, positive classroom management, and the ability to create meaningful learning experiences are essential.
Spanish-speaking or bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities are a plus and would be valuable when communicating with students and families.
Applicants must be at least 18, have reliable transportation between assigned schools, and complete required background screening and youth safety training.
CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.
Help us inspire the next generation of athletes, teammates, and leaders!
DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a fingerprinted background check, reference check, and pre-employment screenings.
Boys & Girls Clubs are an Equal Opportunity Employer.The Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Club does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race; color; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions; age; religion; national origin; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; veteran status; or other protected status. No form of unlawful discrimination, including unlawful harassment, will be condoned. Reasonable accommodation can be made for interviews and service for those with a disability.
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As a Sports Specialist, you'll bring athletics directly to local elementary schools, creating fun, structured learning experiences where children develop athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. You'll also play an important role in building a sustainable, high-demand enrichment program that families value, students look forward to, and schools are excited to offer.
Schedule: 1.5 hours/day, 4 days/week Monday - Thursday
Location: Multiple elementary schools in Utah County, UT
What You'll Do
You'll lead engaging clinics in basketball, pickleball, soccer, volleyball, and other recreational activities. Through age-appropriate drills, games, and instruction, you'll help students build fundamental skills while encouraging participation, confidence, and personal growth.
You'll create a welcoming environment where beginners feel comfortable learning and more experienced participants can continue improving. Your ability to keep children engaged, motivated, and excited to return will be essential to the program's success.
You'll also supervise participants, maintain attendance, manage equipment, and build positive relationships with students, families, school staff, and program leadership.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone with experience working with elementary-aged children who enjoys teaching, encouraging, and leading group activities.
Experience in youth coaching, recreation instruction, physical education, or after-school programming is highly valued. A background playing organized athletics is a plus but not required.
Ideal candidates are patient, enthusiastic, dependable, and comfortable adapting instruction for different ages, skill levels, and abilities.
Strong communication, positive classroom management, and the ability to create meaningful learning experiences are essential.
Spanish-speaking or bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities are a plus and would be valuable when communicating with students and families.
Applicants must be at least 18, have reliable transportation between assigned schools, and complete required background screening and youth safety training.
CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.
Help us inspire the next generation of athletes, teammates, and leaders!
DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a fingerprinted background check, reference check, and pre-employment screenings.
Boys & Girls Clubs are an Equal Opportunity Employer.The Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Club does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race; color; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions; age; religion; national origin; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; veteran status; or other protected status. No form of unlawful discrimination, including unlawful harassment, will be condoned. Reasonable accommodation can be made for interviews and service for those with a disability.
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