Toddler/Preschool Sports Coach

Lil Stars Sports - KICKSTART SOCCER & LIL SLUGGERS BASEBALL & SHOOTING STARS BASKETBALL - National child development programs for kids ages 18 months to 6 years is seeking an energetic, outgoing, friendly, enthusiastic Baseball & Soccer instructor for our locations throughout Broward (Currently Parkland, Coral Springs, Hollywood, Cooper City, Davie). Paid training, competitive hourly wages, major holidays and school vacations off. This job is perfect for pre-school teachers, teacher aides, responsible college students/grads, and coaches who enjoy playing with, teaching and nurturing toddler and preschool age children. Bonus opportunities available for excellent coaches

Coaches are needed for regular weekend - SATURDAY and/or SUNDAY - morning classes and MONDAY and FRIDAY afternoons classes in the Coral Springs area. At least one weekend day is required.

This position is Part-Time and year-round. Please do not apply if you are looking for seasonal, summer, temporary or full-time employment. We are looking for long-term employees. Coaches will teach between 3 and 12 classes per week or more (4-16 hours per week), depending on location, schedule, and coach's availability.

Reliable transportation and willingness to drive is necessary.

We are looking for quick learners and mature individuals. You MUST have an energetic, enthusiastic, friendly personality and have some experience with children age 18 months - 4 years. Some baseball and/or soccer experience is necessary.

Experience working with toddlers is valuable We much prefer "Kid Magnets" over coaching professionals. Teaching sports to preschoolers is much different than teaching older kids. Are you a kid at heart?

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Teaching - Directing classes of 4-10 students. The Coach should be able to direct the activities in an organized manner, motivate and engage each child, and teach motor skills, sports skills, as well as encourage positive social and behavioral skills. Coaches are expected to be prepared for class by arriving early and using the curriculum that includes detailed lesson plans.
• Sales and Customer Service - The Coach should help parents register for classes, sort out schedule issues, give student evaluations. Communicate openly and establish a positive relationship to each parent. Coaches are expected to be knowledgeable on all of the program policies, schedules, processes, and to help sell and enroll students.
• Equipment and Set Up - The Coach is responsible for the equipment they will be using in class each day. This entails getting equipment out of storage and placing it back at the end of class. For some of our preschool enrichment classes, coaches will be expected to carry a set of equipment in their vehicles to transport to and from class.
• Class Management - Coaches are expected to keep track of students' progress and discuss with parents. Coaches must take attendance, monitor registration fees and payments, ensure release/waiver forms are signed, hand out information flyers, give out T-shirts and medals.
• Training - Instructors may be asked to train new instructors.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES OF GREAT COACHES:

• Ability to make kids smile and laugh. Ability to act silly, zany, and be energetic.
• Use patience, care and enthusiasm to motivate and engage kids
• Ability to give clear explanations and demonstrations of activities and games
• Deal effectively and compassionately with inappropriate behavior without alienating the child
• Have reliable transportation and willingness to travel to multiple locations
• Establish a nurturing, fun relationship with toddlers
• Love Kids
• Some Baseball, Basketball, and/or Soccer experience is necessary. Candidates with the versatility to coach all sports will be given priority
• Job experience working with toddlers and preschoolers (18 months - 4 years old) is a HUGE plus

APPLICATION PROCESS (please read carefully):

To apply for the opening, submit a brief cover letter with your resume and place the words "I'm a Kid Magnet" in the subject line (Please no AI, write from the heart) In the cover letter, please explain why you think you are a good fit for our program and what days and times you are available to work. Please also include any formal or informal experience you've had working with toddlers/preschoolers. We are looking for Excellent (not good or pretty good, or average) this be you? All Indeed "pre-screening" questions must be answered completely for candidate consideration.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• How many hours per week do you require? This is a Part-Time position that offers 4-16 hours per week. This is NOT a full-time job.
• Please explain - IN DETAIL - why you are a great fit for this job Why do you consider yourself a "Kid Magnet"?
• Please describe - IN DETAIL - any experience you've had working with children AGES 1-4 YEARS.
• Are you available on Saturday and/or Sunday mornings on a CONSISTENT basis? Are you available on Monday and/or Friday afternoons on a CONSISTENT basis? Please describe your availability.

Work Location: In person