Youth Program Coach - After School & Day Camp iMA Sports Novi - 4.6 Novi, MI Job Details Part-time $14 - $19 an hour 4 days ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Referral program Qualifications Youth fitness Gymnastics coaching experience Childhood development Dance coaching experience Cheerleading coaching experience Martial arts coaching experience Working with students Gymnastics Teaching Camp experience Full Job Description Turn Your Energy and Love for Kids Into a Job That Actually Makes an Impact. iMA Sports Novi is looking for energetic, dependable Youth Program Coaches to join our award-winning After-School and Day Camp programs. This isn't a job where you simply watch kids. Our coaches lead, teach, play, mentor, and help children develop confidence, discipline, teamwork, communication, and other skills that carry far beyond our facility. If you're the person who naturally connects with kids, brings energy into a room, and enjoys sports, coaching, teaching, or leading activities, we want to meet you. What You'll Be Doing You'll work directly with children while helping lead a variety of structured activities, including: Sports and active games Fitness activities Arts & crafts STEAM projects Team-building activities Life-skills and character-development activities Special events and program activities You'll also help supervise students, maintain a safe and organized environment, communicate with your team, and participate in ongoing staff training. You don't need to be an expert in every activity. We'll train you. Become a Certified Pediatric Ninja Specialist One of the things that makes this opportunity different is our approach to coaching children. Selected team members receive paid training and professional development designed to help them better understand how children learn, communicate, develop, and respond to coaching at different ages. You'll learn practical strategies for working with children physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially and how to become a better youth coach and mentor. This isn't just experience supervising kids. It's experience learning how to coach them. Who We're Looking For You could be a great fit if you are: Energetic, positive, and outgoing Dependable and punctual Comfortable leading groups of children Patient and able to communicate effectively Coachable and willing to learn Able to take initiative instead of waiting to be told what to do Someone who genuinely enjoys working with kids At least 18 years old Able to reliably get to and from work Able to meet applicable employment and background-screening requirements Previous experience is helpful, but the right personality, attitude, and work ethic matter more to us than having the perfect resume. Great Backgrounds for This Position We especially encourage applicants with experience or interest in: Physical Education Teaching or Education Child Development Coaching Martial Arts Dance Gymnastics Cheerleading Sports Recreation Summer Camps After-School Programs Youth Mentoring College students pursuing education, child development, sports management, recreation, psychology, or related fields may also find this position especially valuable. Why Join iMA? Make an Impact You'll have the opportunity to become a positive role model in children's lives. Paid Training & Development We'll teach you our coaching systems and provide ongoing professional development. Do More Than Childcare Our programs combine physical activity, enrichment, character development, sports, and fun. Positive Team Culture Work alongside energetic people who care about doing a great job for our students and families. Opportunities to Grow Strong team members can take on additional coaching, leadership, and program responsibilities as they develop.

Additional Benefits May Include:

Competitive hourly pay Performance bonus opportunities Paid training Paid time off for eligible employees 401(k) benefits for eligible employees Employee uniforms Additional hours and advancement opportunities About iMA Sports Novi iMA Sports Novi provides martial arts, after-school programs, summer camps, and youth enrichment programs for families throughout the Novi community.

Our philosophy is simple:

Kids deserve more than supervision. We create environments where children stay active, build friendships, develop confidence, learn new skills, and are surrounded by coaches who expect the best from them while helping them succeed. Our motto is "We Are the BEST!" - and that standard applies just as much to our team as it does to our students. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're looking for a fun and rewarding job working with children and want the opportunity to develop real coaching and leadership skills, we'd like to meet you. Submit your resume and apply today to join the iMA Sports Novi team.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$14.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Referral program

Experience:

Teaching:

2 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Novi, MI 48375 (Required)

Work Location:

In person