About this role
We are seeking an experienced, energetic Sports Specialist to lead engaging after-school sports clinics for elementary students ages 5-12. The ideal candidate has experience teaching youth sports, strong leadership skills, and a passion for helping children build confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and athletic abilities.
Schedule: 1.5 hours/day, 4 days/week
Location: Multiple elementary schools in Utah County, UT
Responsibilities
- Lead structured, age-appropriate sports clinics.
- Teach fundamentals of basketball, pickleball, soccer, volleyball, and other sports.
- Create engaging drills and activities for different ages and abilities.
- Promote teamwork, positive behavior, and skill development.
- Maintain student safety, supervision, and attendance.
- Prepare equipment and communicate with program leadership.
- Communicate and build positive relationships with students and parents
- Communicate and build positive relationship with school staff.
- Travel between assigned elementary schools.
Required Qualifications
- Direct experience coaching or teaching sports to elementary-aged children.
- Knowledge of multiple sports and youth skill development.
- Strong classroom management and communication skills.
- Reliable transportation between school locations.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Ability to pass required background screening and complete youth safety training.
Preferred: CPR/First Aid certification and youth coaching or physical education experience.
DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a fingerprinted background check, reference check, and pre-employment screenings.
Boys & Girls Clubs are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Club does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race; color; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions; age; religion; national origin; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; veteran status; or other protected status. No form of unlawful discrimination, including unlawful harassment, will be condoned. Reasonable accommodation can be made for interviews and service for those with a disability.