Children's Sports and Fitness Assistant Coach

Job in North Caldwell, Essex County, New Jersey, USA

Listing for: Amazing Athletes

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-07

Job specializations:

Sports/Fitness/Wellness
Recreation & Leisure, Exercise Science / Kinesiology
Education / Teaching
Exercise Science / Kinesiology

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20 - 50 USD Hourly USD 20.00 50.00 HOUR

Location: North Caldwell

Amazing Athletes is the country's most popular educational sports program for children ages 2 to 12 and offers classes year-round. We believe that every child is an athlete, and we want to help them learn the fundamentals of sports, learn healthy habits, and become more confident, all while having fun! If you are passionate about sports, education, and making a difference in your community, you would be a good fit for this role.

Classes are scheduled in blocks on Mondays-Fridays from 9am-4pm. Apply today!

Job Responsibilities

Assist lead coaches during classes at various schools

Lead classes when needed and teach in a fun and structured way that covers the curriculum

Show up to classes on time and prepared to coach

Engage with children to create a positive learning environment

Interact with teachers, parents, and directors on a regular basis

Understand responsibilities while children are under your supervision and ensure their safety

Learn the Amazing Athletes curriculum and coaching techniques

Minimum Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel to local schools with your own reliable transportation (schools located in Essex and Passaic counties)

Must be at least 18 years of age

Enthusiasm for sports and working with young children

Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills

Reliability and punctuality are needed

Prior experience with teaching children, sports, or fitness is a plus!

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly compensation starts at $20 per hour and can reach approximately $50 per hour depending on class type

Flexible scheduling

Paid training and equipment will be provided

Incentive for referring coaches when needed

Opportunity to become head coach after gaining experience in assistant role

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