Childrens Sports and Fitness Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Do you love working with kids, staying active, and bringing energy to everything you do?

Kidokinetics Dallas is looking for energetic, dependable, and engaging coaches to lead sports and fitness programs for children ages 3–12 at schools and childcare centers throughout the Dallas area.

This is a great part-time opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants a fun, active job with consistent weekday afternoon hours. Our coaches introduce kids to a wide variety of sports while building confidence, coordination, teamwork, and a lifelong love of movement.

IMPORTANT SCHEDULE REQUIREMENT:
Candidates must have consistent availability between 2:30–5:00 PM Monday through Friday. This afternoon availability is required to be considered for the position.

Additional morning and daytime coaching hours may also be available for coaches interested in working more hours.

What You'll Do

• Lead fun, high-energy sports and fitness classes for children ages 3–12

• Teach the fundamentals of multiple sports, including soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, gymnastics, flag football, and more

• Follow Kidokinetics lesson plans while bringing your own energy and personality to each class

• Create a positive environment where every child feels successful and included

• Manage groups of children effectively while keeping classes organized, active, and engaging

• Adapt activities for different ages, abilities, and developmental levels

• Set up and break down sports equipment for each class

• Maintain a safe environment and follow all Kidokinetics safety procedures

• Represent Kidokinetics professionally when interacting with school staff, parents, and program partners

• Travel to schools and program locations throughout the Dallas area

Who We're Looking For

Our best coaches are dependable, energetic, confident with children, and comfortable taking charge of a group.

You may be a great fit if you have experience in:

• Coaching or youth sports

• Teaching or education

• Preschool or childcare

• Physical education or kinesiology

• Camps or after-school programs

• Athletics or recreational sports

College students and recent graduates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Must be consistently available Monday–Friday between 2:30–5:00 PM
  
  
• Experience working with children in a coaching, teaching, camp, childcare, or similar setting

• Reliable transportation and willingness to drive to different program locations

• Dependable and punctual — our school partners and children are counting on you

• Strong communication and group-management skills

• Positive, enthusiastic, and professional attitude

• Ability to actively demonstrate sports skills and participate alongside children

• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification

Why Coach With Kidokinetics?

This isn't a job where you sit behind a desk. You'll be active, have fun, build relationships with kids, and see the impact you're making every week.

Kidokinetics provides training, lesson plans, equipment, and ongoing coaching support , so you don't need to be an expert in every sport. We are looking for people who can connect with children, bring great energy, and consistently show up ready to lead.

About Kidokinetics Dallas

Kidokinetics Dallas is a mobile children's sports and fitness program serving schools, preschools, childcare centers, and community organizations throughout the Dallas area. For more than 17 years, we have helped children discover the joy of movement through fun, developmentally appropriate multi-sport programming.

Our goal is simple: get kids moving, build their confidence, and make fitness fun.