Benefits/Perks
Entry-level Program Coach roles available
Program Director roles are available to those looking to grow as leaders
Work with kids in sports - The best job you will ever have!
Varied work locations throughout your community - locations include local community centers and parks throughout Cupertino, Los Gatos/Saratoga, Campbell, Santa Clara, San Jose, and Morgan Hill.
Flexible work schedule
Summer Camp Season - Get weekends off!
Winter/Spring/Fall Seasons - We work around your school or other work schedules!
Free First Aid/CPR/AED certification and Positive Coaching Alliance certification
Paid training
Company Overview
With over 40 years of offering skill-based sports opportunities for children, Skyhawks is best known for beginner to intermediate instruction that helps build confidence in young players preparing them for their next step in sports. We offer:
Skyhawks skill-based offerings that include 10 different sports across various camp and class formats for ages 4 to 14
SuperTots classes that offer children ages 2 to 5 game-based development opportunities across 7 different sports
STEM Sports, a one-of-a-kind program that blends the science of sports with traditional skill-based instruction
Our mission is to teach life skills through sports and we operate in hundreds of communities across nearly 30 states, providing quality sports instruction to thousands of children every year.
Job Summary
Skyhawks is currently hiring for Program Coach and Program Director positions! A qualified candidate for the Program Coach position has some experience working with children and a background in playing and/or coaching multiple sports. We are fully open to less experienced candidates who have a passion for and desire to teach sports to children. Coaches lead a group of participants each day of the program under the direction of their Program Director. A Program Director candidate has strong communication skills, some athletic management experience, and a passion for working with children. In most situations, Directors coach their own group of participants, but also have an extra layer of responsibilities leading program planning, coach support, customer service, attendance, equipment management, and various other tasks.
All candidates must successfully pass a criminal background investigation and complete various onboarding tasks and training events before taking the field and working with children. Not sure which role is right for you? Apply today and our local manager will reach out to schedule a chat!
Responsibilities
As a Program Coach, you will:
Be a great communicator and work closely with your Program Director and fellow coaches
Assist with program planning and implementation
Help set up equipment and prepare participant giveaways
Lead instruction with a group of participants throughout the entirety of the program
As a Program Director, you will also:
Lead program planning and implementation efforts using Skyhawks curriculum
Both transport and prepare equipment and participant giveaways with the help of staff
Head up the sign-in and parent welcome procedure along with implementing safety protocols
Lead your own participant group while managing program quality and coach development
Be a “Free Director” at larger programs roaming and supporting all participant groups
Manage roster and turn in completed, accurate roster paperwork at the end of each program
Be one of our leaders in the field who sets the tone for all coaches
All staff is expected to commit to the full duration of assigned programs:
Summer Camp Season - You are assigned to one or more camp formats per week that typically take place Monday through Friday 9 am-12 pm, 1-4 pm, or 9 am-3 pm
Winter/Spring/Fall Seasons - You will be assigned to multiple classes that take place during afternoons, evenings and weekends typically once per week over four to eight weeks
Qualifications
A high-energy, enthusiastic demeanor
Multi-sport background preferred
Flexible and adaptable
Responsible and committed to following through on assignments
Some experience working with kids (not required)
Some experience coaching youth sports (not required)
Some supervisory experience (not required)
Desire to build experience developing youth and/or teaching sports
A passion for and interest in developing leadership skills
--Equal Opportunity Employment Policy:Skyhawks is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees have been and will continue to be considered without regard to sex, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, ability level, gender identity, or gender expression. All applicants are carefully screened, and full consideration is given to their training, education, skills, aptitudes, experience, and previous work record. Our Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all aspects of employment – recruitment, selection, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation and benefits, layoff, recall, and termination.