JPart-Time Youth Sports & Fitness Coach
Kidokinetics Memphis
Location: Memphis, TN and surrounding areas
Pay: Starting at $22 per hour
Job Type: Part-time
About Kidokinetics
Kidokinetics is a fun, high-energy children’s sports and fitness program that introduces kids to a wide variety of sports in a positive, noncompetitive environment. Our coaches travel to local schools, preschools, childcare centers, camps, and community organizations to lead engaging classes for children of all ages.
Our programs help children build confidence, improve coordination, stay active, and develop a lifelong love of movement.
Position Overview
Kidokinetics Memphis is looking for energetic, dependable, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Part-Time Youth Sports & Fitness Coaches.
Coaches lead structured sports and fitness classes using Kidokinetics curriculum, equipment, games, and activities. This is a great opportunity for college students, teachers, athletes, coaches, childcare professionals, and anyone who enjoys working with children.
No previous coaching experience is required. Training, lesson plans, and equipment are provided.
Responsibilities
- Lead fun and engaging sports and fitness classes for children
- Teach basic sports skills through age-appropriate games and activities
- Create a positive, encouraging, and inclusive environment
- Follow provided lesson plans and program procedures
- Set up, organize, and properly store sports equipment
- Maintain control of the class while keeping activities fun
- Communicate professionally with school staff, parents, and Kidokinetics management
- Arrive on time and prepared for every scheduled class
- Take attendance and complete required class documentation
- Follow all safety procedures and company policies
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Enjoys working with children
- Energetic, patient, positive, and dependable
- Comfortable leading groups and speaking in front of children
- Able to participate in physical activities such as running, bending, throwing, and demonstrating sports skills
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
- Willing to travel to program locations throughout Memphis and surrounding areas
- Able to pass a background check
- Previous experience in coaching, sports, education, childcare, recreation, or fitness is preferred but not required
Schedule
This is a part-time position with classes scheduled at different locations throughout the Memphis area. Most programs take place:
- Weekday mornings
- Weekday afternoons
- After-school hours
- Occasional evenings, school breaks, and summer camps
Applicants should have consistent weekly availability. The number of hours may vary depending on availability and program needs.
Compensation
- Starting pay of $22 per hour
- Paid training
- Opportunities for additional hours and increased responsibility
- Lesson plans, curriculum, and equipment provided
- Flexible scheduling based on availability
Why Join Kidokinetics?
- Make a positive impact on children
- Stay active while working
- Gain coaching, leadership, and classroom-management experience
- Work in a fun and supportive environment
- Receive structured training and ready-to-use lesson plans
- Build a flexible schedule around school, family, or another job
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Are you at least 18 years old?
- Do you have reliable transportation to travel to schools and childcare centers throughout the Memphis area?
- Are you able to pass a background check?
- What days and times are you consistently available to work?
- Do you have experience working with children?
- Please briefly describe any experience you have working with children, coaching sports, teaching, childcare, camps, or recreation.
- Are you comfortable independently leading a group of children in sports and fitness activities?
- Are you comfortable being physically active during your shift, including running, jumping, bending, throwing, and demonstrating exercises?
- Are you willing to travel between multiple program locations during the week?
- Why are you interested in working as a Youth Sports & Fitness Coach with Kidokinetics?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Memphis, TN 38117
