Coaching Assistant - TGA - Part Time

About YAU

YAU is a leading educational sports program throughout the country. We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic youth sports coach to join our team. As a coach, you will work with small groups of children across various ages, developing their skills, physical literacy, and teamwork abilities.

As a coach, your role will be instrumental in the development of children's gross motor skills and socialization skills, making a positive impact on their lives. Whether it’s through classes, camps, after‑school enrichment, birthday parties, or team training, you will be part of making a difference in the lives of over 100,000 participants each year.

This job is perfect for part‑time workers, retirees, teachers, and anyone else with a flexible schedule who has a passion for sports, loves working with young children, and wants to give back to their community. The ideal team member will have experience working in Tennis, Golf, Pickleball, Cheer or Flag Football and must be able to learn and coach the listed sports.

Class times typically fall between Monday‑Friday: 2 pm‑6 pm. You must be willing to travel to East LA and Santa Monica for classes. The position involves 7‑9 hours/week coaching, 3‑5 hours per week managing equipment, and 6 hours helping with recruitment, hiring, running trainings, and doing class observations.

Coaching Compensation: Starting rate $21 an hour upon completion of coach test. Higher rates up to $25 will be reviewed in relation to experience. Other pathways are available with increased pay based on performance.

Admin Compensation: $21. Work required in the office with the team on Thursdays and Fridays.

Legal exemptions include medical condition, disability, or sincerely‑held religious belief.

• Passion for working with children and improving their physical literacy.
• Strong sports background with general sports knowledge.
• Reliable transportation as all programs are run at local schools and parks.
• Effective communication and strong relationships with children and parents.
• Punctuality required; classes are held after school in the afternoons.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and carry golf, tennis, and pickleball kits.
• Lead, provide materials for, and participate in coach training.
• Oversee equipment distribution and maintain inventory.
• Liaise with parents and locations to receive feedback on staff performance and program content.
• Experience managing staff development.