Assistant Coach (Major Sport) jobs in Somerset, NJ

About Amazing Athletes

Amazing Athletes is a leading provider of sports and fitness programs for preschool-aged children. Our mission is to inspire every child to be active, healthy, and confident through our fun and engaging sports curriculum. We offer a variety of classes and activities that focus on building fundamental sports skills, fostering character development, and promoting a lifelong love of physical activity.

Job Description

Amazing Athletes is currently hiring for the position of Part-Time Mornings Preschool Sports Coach for the summer of 2024. As a coach, you will be responsible for leading sports classes and activities for children ages 2 to 6 years old. You will have the opportunity to introduce children to a variety of sports such as soccer, basketball, football, volleyball, baseball, tennis, hockey, golf and lacrosse. Our curriculum is more focused towards having fun rather than being an actual sport clinic, our main goal is to achieve smiles!

Schedule

Coaches will work 2-3 hours per day between the hours of 9:00am and 12:00pm (noon). This equates to 3 -6 classes per morning.

We require our coaches to be available Monday through Friday mornings. This current role will be for the summer months, training will happen the last weeks of May and first weeks of June. Coaches will then be on their own for the summer. If interested, this role can go into the fall as well if your schedule allows for it.

Location

We work at preschools and public locations in Flemington, Clinton, Lebanon, Bedminster and Washington/Phillipsburg area.. Must be willing and able to drive to all of these towns with your own transportation.

Pay Rate

Our HEAD COACHES earn $25.00 per hour. Minimum 2 hours per day and maximum of 3 hours per day. Most coaches coach anywhere from 10-20 classes per week depending on their schools enrollment. The longer a coach is with us, the more classes we can add to their schedule if you'd like.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and age-appropriate sports classes for preschool-aged children (curriculum provided)
• Teach children basic sports skills and techniques in a fun and interactive manner
• Promote character development and positive social interactions among children
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children during classes
• Communicate with parents about their child's progress and achievements

Requirements

• Prior experience working with preschool-aged children is a plus but not mandatory
• A passion for sports and fitness and the ability to convey that passion in the form of a fun, high energy class
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage and motivate children in a group setting
• Patience, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
• Reliability and punctuality
• Must be able to pass all required background checks to work in a preschool/daycare.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about working with children and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position.

Requirements

• Prior experience working with preschool-aged children
• A passion for sports and a strong knowledge of various sports
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage and motivate children in a group setting
• Patience, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
• Reliability and punctuality

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Rewarding: Impacting the lives of young children in a positive way

Great Pay

Super Fun!