Youth Multi-Sports Coach - San Francisco - 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 assist a weekly after-school sports program at one of our San Francisco communities. Our upcoming Fall season August 17th - December 18th (must be available for the entire season). Time commitment is 3-18 hours per week, depending on how many classes you teach.

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. ANTS partner schools & communities are located across the Sunset District, Cole Valley, West Portal, NOPA, South San Francisco, and Ingleside. Classes will run at community parks, tennis courts, and elementary schools. Join our team!

• →Lead a fun & safe weekly sports practice 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

As an SF area coach, you'll join one of our ANTS partner schools & communities in San Francisco Classes will run at community parks, tennis courts, and elementary schools.

ANTS Programs generally occur between 10:30 am and 5 p.m. on the same day each week for a 10 to 14-week season. You must be available to coach in the morning and/or afternoon on your program day (at least one day/week). Classes last for 1.5 - 3.5 hours. Some of our programs offer back-to-back classes for different age groups. 

• Transportation: Coaches must have reliable transportation to their coaching sites. You may be required to bring equipment to & from class, so a vehicle is very helpful.
• Responsible & professional: Arrive on time to each practice and keep accurate attendance. Interact with parents and school staff positively.
• Communication: Have strong communication skills. You will communicate with ANTS, parents, and site staff through email and phone.
• Enthusiastic & fun: ANTS coaches are positive role models for our students. We expect that you share our deep beliefs in the larger themes we are promoting: sportsmanship, wellness, and positivity.
• Patience: Be a patient person who understands young children & their need to develop at their own pace.
• Experience: Experience as a player or coach (at least two years) is highly valuable, though optional.
• Background check: A successful candidate must pass a Federal and state Background Check and/or FBI Fingerprinting (Livescan) and test negative for TB test (within the last 4 years).

• Flexible Schedule: ability to work for a few hours in the afternoon while maintaining school and other commitments
• Competitive hourly pay
• Coach ongoing support and training
• Gain experience in early childhood sports education

Pay: $25-30/hourly