Youth Basketball / Flag Football Coach - Oakland - Fall 2025

We seek passionate & committed part-time Youth Multi-Sport Coaches in Oakland for the Fall 2025 season!

Make a positive difference in America's youth by coaching youth sports 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 Sports Coach with ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars), you'll lead or assist a weekly after-school sports program at two of our Oakland area elementary school communities. Our Fall season runs from October - December 2025 (must be available for the entire season). Great coaches will receive offers to work in future seasons. Time commitment is 5-8 hours per week.

Our specific class needs for Fall 2025 are below. Please only apply if ALL of these commitments work for your schedule.

-Basketball coach in Oakland from 3:30-5:45 on Tuesdays

-Flag Football in Oakland from 2:15-4:30 on Wednesdays

-Flag Football league games as an assistant coach on Saturdays between 12:30-4pm, October 11th-November 15th

Coach Responsibilities

• Lead a fun & safe weekly sports practice for kids ages 5-10
• Teach the FUNdamentals of sports 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 person
• Interact positively with parents, teachers, and school staff
• Set up before and clean up after your program
• Transport all sports coaching equipment to/from class each week
• Attend all scheduled Saturday game days

Locations

This position will coach at one or more of our ANTS partner elementary schools in the Oakland and/or greater East Bay area.

Schedule

• Basketball coach in Oakland from 3:30-5:45 on Tuesdays
• Flag Football in Oakland from 2:15-4:30 on Wednesdays
• Flag Football league games as an assistant coach on Saturdays between 12:30-4pm, October 11th-November 15th
• Please only apply if ALL of the above commitments work for your schedule.

Requirements

• Transportation: 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).

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule: ability to work for a few hours in the afternoon while maintaining school and other commitments
• Competitive hourly pay
• Coach ongoing support and training
• Gain experience in early childhood sports education

Pay: $25-35/hourly