About the job
Are you ready for an AWESOME job where you’ll have fun, get paid to inspire kids, and work in a positive, energetic environment? If you answered YES, this could be perfect for you!
Jonesboro's BEST Kids Summer Camp & After School Program is hiring one outstanding coach to join our team NOW through the end of the summer and stay on for the 2026-2027 school year season.
✅ Our coaches lead kids in sports, games, and fun activities — all fully planned out and easy to follow!
✅ We’re looking for cheerleader-energy, fun-loving, and reliable people who love working with kids!
✅ No experience teaching sports? No problem! We train you, and our activities are super simple to run.
⚽ What you'll do ⚽
- Lead kids (K–6th grade) in activities like soccer, basketball, martial arts, dance, flag football, dodgeball, arts & crafts, and more
- Create a fun, positive, and safe environment
- Encourage teamwork, respect, and hard work
- Be part of a fun, supportive, and upbeat team
Schedule
After School (Mid August through mid May)
- Mon–Thurs: 2 PM – 6 PM
- Fridays: 1 PM – 6 PM (1–2 PM = fun team training with lunch provided!)
Summer Camp (Mid May through mid August)
- 7 AM – 1 PM or 1 PM – 6 PM shifts
✨ Weekends off!
Optional: Once a month we host Parent’s Night Out (5–9 PM on a Saturday) — our coaches love working this fun event!
Perks
✨ Weekends off (except optional fun events)
✨ Paid training
✨ Free uniforms
✨ Employee discounts
✨ Referral bonus program
✅ Requirements
- Age 18+
- High school diploma or GED (required)
- Experience working with kids (paid or volunteer)
- Positive attitude and high energy
- Reliable transportation
- Smartphone or computer for team communication
- Valid Driver’s License
How to apply
If you’re ready to make this summer (and school year!) amazing — apply today!
Send us your resume with teaching or child-related experience, job history, and references.
Check us out at: www.arkansasbestkids.com
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid training
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- What makes you a great fit for this position? (Pro tip: Put effort into your answer and you'll achieve better results! :) We love those that overachieve!)
- When could you start if we were to hire you?
- If you we gave you a megaphone at camp, what's the first thing you'd shout to get the kids excited!?
Work Location: In person
