What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Coach position at HPA?
Title: Sports Coach
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:30pm-6:00pm
Pay Rate: $20/hr
About High Performance Academy (HPA)
High Performance Academy (HPA) is on a mission to empower individuals to reach their potential through sports enrichment, and positive development experiences. We partner with schools and districts across California to provide dynamic, inclusive, and high-quality after-school and enrichment programs, camps and leagues that combine sports, social-emotional learning, and mentorship. Our goal is to serve 100,000 youth by 2030 through experiences that build confidence, teamwork, and lifelong skills, on and off the field.
About The Role
As a Sports Coach, you'll inspire the next generation by creating fun, engaging, and safe sports experiences that help youth build fundamental skills, confidence, teamwork, leadership, and lifelong relationships. You'll lead high-quality after-school programs, camps, and leagues while serving as a positive role model for students of all ages and abilities. This is more than coaching—it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact on your community through mentorship, movement, and meaningful relationships.
How You'll Contribute
We're looking for someone who lives our HPA Core Values. At HPA, our values start with 'I' and end in 'Us.'
At High Performance Academy, we believe teamwork, purpose, and growth are the foundation for creating meaningful impact. Join us as we inspire confidence, develop leaders, and create life-changing experiences through sports and enrichment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At High Performance Academy everyone belongs. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a team as diverse as the communities we serve. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex including gender identity, gender expression, and pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and religious observances, in accordance with applicable law.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:30pm-6:00pm
Pay Rate: $20/hr
About High Performance Academy (HPA)
High Performance Academy (HPA) is on a mission to empower individuals to reach their potential through sports enrichment, and positive development experiences. We partner with schools and districts across California to provide dynamic, inclusive, and high-quality after-school and enrichment programs, camps and leagues that combine sports, social-emotional learning, and mentorship. Our goal is to serve 100,000 youth by 2030 through experiences that build confidence, teamwork, and lifelong skills, on and off the field.
About The Role
As a Sports Coach, you'll inspire the next generation by creating fun, engaging, and safe sports experiences that help youth build fundamental skills, confidence, teamwork, leadership, and lifelong relationships. You'll lead high-quality after-school programs, camps, and leagues while serving as a positive role model for students of all ages and abilities. This is more than coaching—it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact on your community through mentorship, movement, and meaningful relationships.
How You'll Contribute
- Deliver Quality Coaching: Lead engaging, age-appropriate sports programming using HPA lesson plans while teaching fundamental skills, encouraging teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and confidence.
- Create Safe & Inclusive Environments: Supervise and engage with participants and foster a positive, inclusive, and growth-centered atmosphere where every student feels supported and can thrive.
- Support Program Operations: Assist with program setup and breakdown, maintain equipment and facility standards, track attendance, complete required documentation, and follow all safety policies and procedures.
- Build Relationships & Enhance the Participant Experience: Provide exceptional customer service while building positive relationships with students, families, school partners, and teammates. Encourage participant progress, share program information, and create memorable experiences that support participant engagement and growth.
- Support HPA's Mission & Culture: Represent HPA at programs and community events, uphold our Core Values, contribute to a collaborative team environment, and participate in Professional Development to continuously improve your coaching and leadership skills.
We're looking for someone who lives our HPA Core Values. At HPA, our values start with 'I' and end in 'Us.'
- Integrity: You do what's right—even when no one is watching.
- Caring: You lead with empathy and put people first.
- Driven: You pursue excellence and continuous growth.
- Resourceful: You solve problems creatively.
- Team Player: You believe great things happen together.
- Pursuing a degree or experience in a related field.
- 2 years of experience working with youth, coaching, or a similar role.
- Passion for sports, youth development, and making a positive impact in the community.
- Strong communication, customer service, and group management skills.
- Ability to work a flexible part-time schedule, including primarily afternoons, but also open to mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.
- Positive attitude, professionalism, reliability, and a willingness to learn and grow.
- $20 hourly rate
- Paid Sick Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Family Discounts on Camps and Indoor Leagues
- Employee Recognition Program
At High Performance Academy, we believe teamwork, purpose, and growth are the foundation for creating meaningful impact. Join us as we inspire confidence, develop leaders, and create life-changing experiences through sports and enrichment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At High Performance Academy everyone belongs. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a team as diverse as the communities we serve. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex including gender identity, gender expression, and pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and religious observances, in accordance with applicable law.
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