Preschool Sports Coach
Amazing Athletes
Bethlehem, pennsylvania
Job Details
Part-time
Full Job Description
Company: Amazing Athletes and Amazing Athletes Karate Zoo
Location: In-person. Bethlehem + 30 minute radius around Bethlehem (consistent schedule; different schools/locations each day)
Job Type: Part-time
About Us:
Are you passionate about working with children and helping them develop confidence, coordination, and a love for physical activity? Amazing Athletes and Karate Zoo are looking for a dynamic and energetic coach to join our team!
Amazing Athletes is a sports program designed for children ages 2-6, focusing on building motor skills, coordination, and teamwork through sports. Karate Zoo offers a fun, engaging karate/fitness experience for children ages 4-8, with no prior karate experience required. All of our instructors for karate do not have a karate background, so as long as you are willing to learn, you can instruct this class as it is more fitness and fun based.
Schedule:
- Monday - Multiple Locations in LV area 9:30am-11:30am
- Tuesday - Center Valley 9:30am -12:00pm and 1:30pm - 3:00pm
- Wednesday - Allentown 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Thursday - Allentown 9:30am - 11:30am
- Friday - Easton 9:15am - 11:30am
- Saturday - Easton 9:30am - 11:30am
Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week*
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and instruct classes in Amazing Athletes and Karate Zoo programs
- Engage and motivate young children in a fun and positive environment
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants
- Provide feedback to parents/guardians about their child's progress
- Set up and maintain equipment for classes
To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you’d be a great fit for this role. This role requires someone with a lot of enthusiasm and attention to detail!
Requirements
- Passion for working with young children (ages 2-8)
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and able to engage children in a fun environment
- Flexible and reliable schedule
- Must be willing to undergo background checks required to work in a preschool (FBI fingerprints, state background, state child abuse and NSOR checks)
- Must be over 18 years old
- Must be available for most hours listed in the description above
- Must be willing to commit to a a minimum of 6 months employment in good faith
- Must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation
- No prior karate or sports experience required; training will be provided!
Benefits
- Pay: $25.00 per hour to start
- Make a positive impact on children's lives
- Flexible, part-time hours that fit around other commitments
- Great opportunity to gain experience in youth sports coaching
- Growth Opportunity: Additional hours may become available with longer tenure and good feedback from clients