Youth Flag Football League Coach - Oakland - Fall 2026
ANTS Sports · Oakland, California, United States · Posted Jul 6, 2026
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We seek passionate & committed part-time Youth Flag Football Coaches for K-5th grade students in Oakland for Fall 2026!
Make a positive difference in America's youth by coaching girls and co-ed flag football! No previous coaching experience is required - we train all coaches.
Do you love working with youth, teaching sports and wellness, and helping others improve? As a Youth Sports Coach with ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars), you'll lead weekly after-school sports enrichment classes at one or more of our Oakland school communities. Our Fall after school classes run from September through December 2026 (must be available for the entire season). Time commitment is at least one day per week M-F with two hour-long back to back classes, as well as Saturday game days in Oakland from early October through mid November.
We provide all necessary training, equipment, and support. Being an ANTS Coach is a great way to learn to coach sports while serving our community. Great coaches will be invited to return for the entire school year and even weekend/summer programs! There is a possibility to coach other sports as well, including tennis, basketball, soccer, volleyball, pickleball, and more!
Coach Responsibilities
Lead a fun & safe weekly flag football class for kids ages 5-11
Teach the FUNdamentals of sports through a cohesive and game-filled lesson plan. Training provided!
Ensure a safe and reliable program by arriving on time each week on your program day for the entire season.
Attend an orientation training in person
Interact positively with parents, teachers, and school staff
Set up before and clean up after your program
Transport all coaching equipment to/from class each week
Participate in Saturday game days by coaching your team in matches against other schools.
Locations
This position will coach at one or more of our ANTS partner elementary schools in the Oakland and/or greater East Bay area. The ANTS Team will work with each coach to assign locations that work best for you.
Schedule
Weekday classes generally occur between 3 - 6 p.m. on the same day each week for a 10 to 14-week season. You must be available to coach in the afternoon on your program day (at least one day/week). Classes last for 2 hours. Saturday game days will be held between 9am-4pm on Saturdays in October & November - exact times TBD.