Youth Sports Coach (Preschool & Elementary) – High Energy Required!
Pay: $19.00–$25.00 per hour (based on experience)
Job Type: Part-Time
Location Ranges: Central Florida (Oviedo, UCF, Winter Springs, Longwood, Lake Nona & surrounding areas)
BEFORE YOU APPLY:
- Can you walk into a room and instantly get 20 preschoolers excited?
- Do kids naturally gravitate toward you?
- Can you make a simple game feel like the biggest event of the week?
- Are you energetic, outgoing, athletic, and excited about making a real impact on children's lives?
If that sounds like you, keep reading.
N Zone Sports is looking for an enthusiastic Youth Sports Coach to lead fun, high-energy sports classes for children ages 2–10 at preschools and elementary schools throughout Central Florida.
This isn't babysitting.
This isn't standing on the sidelines.
This isn't blowing whistles.
Our coaches are performers, teachers, motivators, and role models who create unforgettable experiences through sports.
Every class should feel like recess mixed with a pep rally!
WHO WE ARE
N Zone Sports is one of the nation's festest growing youth sports organizations, helping children develop confidence, athletic fundamentals, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a lifelong love of physical activity.
Our focus isn't creating elite athletes.
Our focus is creating kids who LOVE being active.
We teach the fundamentals of multiple sports while making every child feel successful, encouraged, and excited to come back next week.
Fun comes first.
Development follows.
WHAT YOU'LL BE COACHING:
Our weekly curriculum includes beginner-friendly instruction in sports such as:
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Flag Football
- T-Ball/Baseball
- Golf
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Lacrosse
- Hockey
- Track & Field
- Kickball
- Dodgeball
- And More!
Don't worry—you don't need to be an expert in every sport.
We'll teach you our curriculum.
WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY DO:
Every week you'll travel to assigned schools where you'll lead exciting sports classes for groups of young children.
You will:
- Lead warmups that immediately grab kids' attention
- Teach beginner sports fundamentals
- Create an exciting, positive atmosphere
- Encourage every child
- Celebrate effort and improvement
- Adapt activities based on age and available space
- Communicate professionally with school staff
- Set up and pack away equipment
- Work alongside assistant coaches when scheduled
- Leave every class with kids asking, "When does Coach come back?"
This Job Is PERFECT For...
- Former athletes
- College athletes
- PE teachers
- Preschool teachers
- Elementary teachers
- Youth pastors
- Camp counselors
- Recreation leaders
- Gymnastics instructors
- Cheer coaches
- Dance instructors
- Youth sports coaches
- Anyone with an outgoing personality who genuinely loves working with kids
We Are NOT Looking For Someone Who...
- Speaks quietly
- Stands around watching
- Has low energy
- Doesn't enjoy leading groups
- Gets uncomfortable being enthusiastic
- Wants to simply "run drills"
We ARE Looking For Someone Who...
- Brings contagious energy
- Loves encouraging kids
- Gives high-fives constantly
- Smiles all morning
- Isn't afraid to be loud and exciting
- Can confidently lead a group
- Makes every child feel included
- Loves sports
- Wants to make a difference
We can teach our curriculum.
We cannot teach enthusiasm.
SCHEDULE:
Most current classes are held:
Monday–Friday (Saturday options coming soon)
Between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM (Class start/end times vary)
(Some afternoon opportunities are available and additional classes continue to be added.)
Each class typically lasts 25–45 minutes, with setup and cleanup before and after this time.
Most coaches currently work between 5–15 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours as we continue growing.
REQUIREMENTS
- Experience working with children is REQUIRED
- Experience coaching or playing sports is strongly preferred
- Reliable transportation
- Outstanding communication skills
- Professional appearance
- Punctual and dependable
- Positive attitude
- Able to lead groups confidently
- Comfortable being active outdoors
- Must pass a Level 2 Background Check (fingerprinting)
Applicants already possessing a current Level 2 Background Check will receive priority consideration.
WHY COACHES LOVE COACHING FOR N ZONE:
- Flexible scheduling
- Consistent weekly schools
- Great side income
- Active, fun work environment
- Paid to play sports (AND HAVE FUN!)
- Opportunities for advancement
- Supportive coaching staff
- Every day is different
- The chance to positively impact hundreds of children
BEFORE YOU APPLY:
Please do NOT apply if:
- You don't enjoy working with young children.
- You struggle speaking confidently in front of groups.
- You prefer quiet work environments.
- You aren't comfortable being energetic and animated.
- You're looking for full-time employment immediately.
PLEASE DO APPLY...IF:
- Kids naturally respond to your personality.
- You love coaching.
- You enjoy making people laugh.
- You're dependable.
- You have great energy.
- You believe every child deserves encouragement.
- You want a job you'll genuinely look forward to each week.
Final Thought:
Our best coaches aren't remembered because they taught the perfect soccer pass.
They're remembered because they made every child feel confident, encouraged, and excited.
If that sounds like you, we'd love to meet you.
Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
Application Question(s):
- In 2–3 sentences, write EXACTLY what you would say during the first 30 seconds of meeting a class of fifteen excited preschoolers.
- A child refuses to participate and sits on the ground while everyone else is playing. What would you do?
- Rate yourself from 1–10 in each category:
1) Energy
2) Leadership
3) Confidence speaking in front of groups
4) Athletic ability
5) Patience
6) Organization
- This position currently offers approximately 5–15 hours per week with opportunities to grow. Does this fit your availability?
- Describe a specific time you successfully led a group of young children.
- Most of our classes currently take place Monday–Friday between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Are you consistently available during those hours?
- We have classes in the Central Florida regions stemming all the way North as far as SANFORD and as far South as LAKE NONA. Describe if this stretch of territory would be problematic for you, or not to drive to school locations for classes.
- N Zone Sports requires that you become Level 2 Background Checked through the State of Florida before becoming an active coach. Are you willing to provide background check documents before becoming a coach for N Zone?
- Imagine we hire you today and things go well. Without trying to give the "right" answer, which timeframe best matches how long you honestly expect to coach with N Zone Sports? Briefly explain your reasoning.
Under 6 months
6–12 months
1–2 years
2–3 years
3+ years
Work Location: In person
