Youth Sports and Martial Arts Coach- Part Time (Age 18mos -12yrs)
Amazing Athletes
Suwanee, georgia
Job Details
Part-time
Full Job Description
Amazing Athletes Preschool Sports and Martial Arts Coach-
Top pay, work in the community, and impact children's lives.
Would you like to earn above-average pay while staying active and teaching/promoting life skills through 10 different sports and martial arts? Amazing Athletes of Greater Atlanta offers a competitive hourly rate, on the job training, a flexible schedule, and incentive programs.
THE COMPANY: Amazing Athletes of Greater Atlanta
AAGA was created to provide the best programming and service in the market for youth sports, starting with their first sports or martial arts experience. Children need to have FUN while learning the FUNdamentals of sport. Our goal is to provide an experience where every child is an athlete. The long-term impact will create healthy habits at a young age, teach life skills and increase youth activity across the board.
THE POSITION:
We seek coaches for our multi-sport enrichment programs (Amazing Athletes Preschool, Amazing TOTS, AA P.E.)and our martial arts enrichment program, Karate Zoo. Amazing Athletes was founded in 2003 and has grown into one of the nations largest multi sport enrichment programs with over 50,000 kids enrolled each year. New Coaches can work *10-25 classes a week, begin training at $15 per hour, and can earn up to $36 per hour. Our programs come with ready-made curriculums and extensive training to help you get up to speed quickly and enjoy working with the kids!
- Our Coaches use individual attention to ensure every child has success
- Our Coaches use a non-competitive approach to ensure classes are fun and we create a stress-free environment
- Our Coaches use positive reinforcement to encourage children to do better and celebrate success
- And finally, our coaches have a blast. They are open-minded and know that coaching is a continuous journey. All Coaches are open to feedback and strive to be better by attending [monthly/week/season] trainings and follow the Amazing Athletes Coaching Manual & Curriculum
THE SCHEDULE:
The majority of classes are held during the morning and early afternoon hours and classes may fall on weekends. The ideal candidate is available to work the following schedule.
- MONDAY: 9am-11am; 230-430pm
- TUESDAY: 9am-11am; 230-430pm
- WEDNESDAY: 9am-11am; 230-430pm
- THURSDAY: 9am-11am; 230-430pm
- FRIDAY: 9am-11am; 230-430pm
CLASS LOCATIONS:
Classes are held across pre-schools/day-care centers, elementary schools, parks, and recreation centers. Coaches are expected to travel to each class location.
Our classes are centered in Suwanee, GA and reach into surrounding cities- Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Duluth, Sugar Hill, Buford, Braselton, Peachtree Corners and Lawrenceville. On any day, classes may occur at as many as three different locations, each in different cities.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
- Flexible schedule
- Competitive salary
- Bonus programs
- Paid training opportunities
- Professional development opportunities
- Pathway to full-time employment or to become a business owner
* subject to availability and performance
DESIRED:
- Experience working with Youths and/or Pre-School Age Children (i.e. preschool teacher, camp counselor, martial arts instructor (or student), elementary educator, substitute teacher, coach, gym teacher, personal trainer, fitness instructor, etc.)
- Passion for martial arts and/or sports, and fitness.
- Background in fitness (athletics, sports, dance, cheer, gymnastics, martial arts, exercise science, kinesiology, physical education, etc.)
- First Aid Certification
- Coaching Experience
COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare in advance to teach the class and arrive early.
- Building strong relationships with parents, teachers, directors, and children.
- Have FUN coaching classes with organization and structure.
- Be outgoing and engage every child, in every class.
Requirements
- Must be willing to travel to coach within Suwanee, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Duluth, Sugar Hill, Buford, Cumming, Braselton, Peachtree Corners and Lawrenceville.
- Coaches ideally live within 30 minutes of the center of the territory (Suwanee, GA)
- Must have a valid driver's license and your own reliable transportation.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be willing to participate in fingerprinting and pass GA comprehensive background check.
- Desire to provide long-term commitment to develop within this growing company.
- Available to start and train for a few hours each week, immediately.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation: $15-36 per hour
- Coach Referral Bonus for every coach you recommend (up to $200)
- Sponsored sports and first aid certifications
- Free programming for family and discounts for friends
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training opportunities
- Professional development opportunities
* subject to availability and performance