# Youth Flag Football League Coach - Oakland - Fall 2026

**Company:** [ANTS Sports](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/a8P5pdpbbdxbFfQyvabiHc.md)
**Location:** Oakland, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Part-time
**Department:** Operations

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## Description

**We seek passionate & committed part-time Youth Flag Football Coaches for K-5th grade students in Oakland for Fall 2026!**

Make a positive difference in America's youth by coaching girls and co-ed flag football! 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, as well as Saturday game days in Oakland from early October through mid November.**

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! There is a possibility to coach other sports as well, including tennis, basketball, soccer, volleyball, pickleball, and more! 

**Coach Responsibilities**

-   Lead a fun & safe weekly flag football class for kids ages 5-11
-   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
-   Participate in Saturday game days by coaching your team in matches against other schools.

**Locations**

This position will coach at one or more of our ANTS partner elementary schools in the Oakland 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 2 hours. Saturday game days will be held between 9am-4pm on Saturdays in October & November - exact times TBD.

## Requirements

-   **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).

## Benefits

-   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: $25-35/hourly