$35
ANTS Sports
San Francisco, CA, USA
Make a Positive Impact During the School Day ANTS (America’s Next Talented Stars) is seeking a passionate, proactive, and professional On-Site Lead – Recess Director for a new recess partnership with Jose Ortega Elementary in San Francisco. This is a part-time, leadership role for a skilled coach who can confidently run daily recess programming, lead a small team of coaches, and be the face of ANTS to our school partners. ANTS Sports is a San Francisco-based youth sports organization focused on building confidence, wellness, and joy through multi-sport instruction for kids in grades K–5. We lead programs at schools and parks across the Bay Area, partnering with public and private institutions to bring high-energy, inclusive sports programming into school days and after-school time. If you are a coach or educator with strong leadership skills and experience working with children—and you’re ready to step up as a site leader—we want to hear from you! What You'll Do As the On-Site Lead – Recess Director, you will ensure that each recess session is safe, organized, and fun by following a set of proven protocols. You’ll be responsible for supporting your team, communicating with school staff, and ensuring kids are engaged and well-supervised. Daily & Weekly Responsibilities Pre-Session Communication Create a daily morning group text with your coaching team Confirm attire, punctuality, and any site-specific protocols If needed, reference your Coach Card or contact your Program Manager to confirm staff assignments Curriculum Planning & Sharing Design and distribute a brief recess curriculum tailored to the day’s needs Make sure your team knows what activities are planned and who is leading what School Relationship Management Check in daily with the Site Coordinator or designated school contact Build and maintain a positive, professional rapport as ANTS’ on-site representative Review your Coach Card and follow all location-specific protocols Coach Huddle Leadership (15 min before start) Lead a quick huddle to review the day’s curriculum, assign zones/roles, and align on expectations Lead Recess Sessions with Energy & Purpose Create a welcoming and energetic atmosphere for students Ensure games are safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate Support and guide your coaching team throughout the session Manage On-Site Issues Take the lead on responding to behavioral issues, injuries, or emergencies Follow ANTS reporting procedures and escalate when needed Schedule Details Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Dates: August 19, 2025 – June 3, 2026 Total Hours: 9 hours/week guaranteed with potential to add after-school coaching hours from 2 - 5 pm daily. Requirements Previous experience working with youth (K–5), preferably in a coaching or education setting Proven ability to lead a team, communicate clearly, and maintain professionalism on-site Confidence in planning and adapting the youth sports curriculum Ability to build rapport with school administrators and represent ANTS with pride Excellent punctuality, organization, and interpersonal skills Must pass a state and federal background check (LiveScan) Must test negative for TB (within the past 4 years) Must have reliable transportation to Jose Ortega Elementary (SF) Must be available for the full program schedule listed above Benefits Be a leader: Take the next step in your coaching career with real leadership experience Supportive community: Work with a passionate team of coaches and staff Room to grow: Additional coaching hours and leadership opportunities available year-round Competitive pay: $35/hour for leadership, planning, and coaching Mission-driven work: Build confidence, sportsmanship, and joy in the next generation