Sports Instructor - Winter Term (Mountain View)

After-School Sports Teacher – Mountain View, CA

Location: Mountain View, CA
Position Type: Part-Time (After-School)
Program: Winter 2027 (anticipated January start; tentative)
Age Group: Transitional Kindergarten (TK)–Grade 5
Compensation: $55–$65 per session, depending on experience (inclusive of paid preparation and post-session cleanup time)

About the Program

We provide engaging after-school enrichment programs that help students develop new skills, build confidence, and explore their interests. Through interactive, hands-on activities, our instructors create supportive environments where children can learn, collaborate, and grow.

Position Overview

We’re seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, and energetic Multi-Sports Coach to lead after-school sports and recreational activities for students in Grades TK–5 in Mountain View, CA.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with children and is passionate about promoting physical activity, teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy habits. You’ll introduce students to a variety of sports through age-appropriate games, skill-building exercises, and structured activities that accommodate different experience and ability levels.

Curriculum and lesson plans are provided, allowing you to focus on delivering a fun, safe, and inclusive experience for every student.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engaging multi-sport activities, recreational games, and physical fitness exercises for elementary students.
• Introduce fundamental movement skills and age-appropriate techniques across a variety of sports.
• Organize drills, team games, and activities that encourage active participation.
• Promote teamwork, cooperation, confidence, fair play, and good sportsmanship.
• Adapt activities to accommodate students’ different ages, skill levels, and abilities.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and well-managed class environment.
• Prepare and organize sports equipment and activity areas before each session.
• Communicate professionally with school staff, site coordinators, and the program team.
• Submit a brief session report after each class.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school, camp, coaching, enrichment, or youth development setting is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and group management skills.
• Enthusiasm for sports, physical activity, and creating positive experiences for young learners.
• Ability to explain instructions clearly and manage groups of students effectively.
• Dependable, proactive, and professional, with clear and timely communication.
• Willingness to complete required background checks, onboarding, and school compliance training.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Reliable transportation to assigned school sites.
• Availability to commit to the Winter 2027 program, with an anticipated start around January.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coaching youth sports or leading recreational activities for children.
• Background in physical education, kinesiology, sports management, coaching, or a related field.
• CPR and First Aid certification is a plus.
• Teaching credential or relevant educational experience is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: $55–$65 per session, depending on experience.
• A supportive and collaborative program environment.
• An opportunity to introduce children to different sports and encourage active lifestyles.
• Hands-on experience in youth coaching and enrichment education.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on students’ confidence, teamwork, and physical development.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through Handshake. Please highlight any relevant experience in sports coaching, physical education, recreational activities, or working with children in your application.

Join us in creating an active, encouraging, and fun after-school experience for young athletes!