Youth Multi-Sport Coach - Richmond/Pinole - Fall 2026

We seek passionate & committed part-time Youth Sports Coaches for K-5th grade students in Richmond for Fall 2026!

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 weekly after-school sports enrichment classes at one or more of our Oakland school communities. Our Fall after school classes run from September through December 2026 (must be available for the entire season). Time commitment is at least one day per week M-F with two hour-long back to back classes.

Sports include flag football, tennis, basketball, soccer, volleyball, pickleball, and more! We provide all necessary training, equipment, and support. Being an ANTS Coach is a great way to learn to coach sports while serving our community. Great coaches will be invited to return for the entire school year and even weekend/summer programs!

Coach Responsibilities

• Lead a fun & safe weekly sports class 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 coaching equipment to/from class each week

Locations

This position will coach at one or more of our ANTS partner elementary schools in the Richmond (West Contra Costa School District) and/or greater East Bay area. The ANTS Team will work with each coach to assign locations that work best for you.

Schedule

Weekday classes generally occur between 3 - 6 p.m. on the same day each week for a 10 to 14-week season. You must be available to coach in the afternoon on your program day (at least one day/week). Classes last for 1 to 1.5 hours. Some of our programs offer back-to-back classes for different age groups.