AFTERNOONS - Part-time Coach for Kids

Great, flexible part-time position having fun and making a difference in kids’ lives!

JumpBunch is a fun, structured, enrichment program that introduces children to over 70 different sports and fitness activities. JumpBunch is taught at preschools, daycare facilities, elementary schools, and recreation centers. You will be fully trained to teach 30 to 60 minute sports activity classes, following professional lesson plans, with provided equipment, to children ages 15 months to 12 years.

We focus on building sports skills and confidence with kids to help develop a life-long love for physical activity. We need energetic, positive, and skilled coaches to work with kids at their schools to introduce sports and physical fitness.

We offer part-time work
Approximately 5 - 15 hours per week - AFTERNOONS ONLY
Morning and afternoon hours available typically shifts are Monday through Friday between between 2:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Full training and lesson plans for each class provided.
This position is to work at facilities in Arlington, Alexandria, Annandale, Falls Church, Burke, Fairfax, and Springfield.
The ideal candidate lives in Virginia due to coaching times and commuting.

JumpBunch coaches required factors:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must pass a background check and/or FBI fingerprinting
• Ideally has experience working with groups of children (15 months - 12 years old) doing organized activities, preferably sports and/or fitness activities
• Are reliable and flexible to work a variety of days and/or times of day
• Are fun, enthusiastic, self-motivated, energetic, and creative
• Can work independently, following established curriculum
• Have a reliable vehicle to travel to classes carrying several medium to large bags of sports equipment
• Have good classroom management skills
• Are friendly, cheerful, patient, and personable with the children, center administration/staff, and parents
• Must be patient and have a desire to work with children
• Only need part-time employment

JumpBunch coaches desired experience:

• Playing organized sports
• Coaching organized sports
• Practiced, successful customer service techniques

Duties

• Prepares for all classes by reviewing approved lesson plans.
• Arrives for and begins all classes on time.
• Properly instruct children in the use of our approved curriculum and equipment.
• Positively communicates with school directors and teachers regarding all aspects of the JumpBunch classes.
• Monitors attendance of all registered children and insures they are present.
• Collects payment for classes (not in all cases)
• Wears approved uniform and presents a professional image.
• Communicates with parents both verbally and in writing as needed to report children’s progress or challenges.
• Adheres to all JumpBunch policies as outlined in the Operations Manual.
• Properly completes all requested paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides advance notice or coverage for any foreseen absences.
• Provides own transportation with adequate auto insurance coverage. 
• Brings all equipment necessary to execute weekly classes.

 If you are inspired by this kind of work, please email your resume and availability