About L.A. Sports World L.A. Sports World (LASW) is a growing mobile youth sports and enrichment company providing high-quality sports, movement, and recreational programming for children throughout Los Angeles. We partner with schools, families, camps, and community organizations to create engaging experiences that build confidence, fundamental movement skills, independence, and a lifelong love of being active. Our programming is influenced by Montessori-style teaching principles. We believe in meeting children at their developmental level, encouraging independence and exploration, using positive redirection, and creating opportunities for children to experience success before competition. As LASW continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Lead Youth Program Coordinator to help oversee program quality, curriculum development, coach training, and day-to-day field operations. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone with a strong background in early childhood and youth programming, curriculum development, and staff training. The ideal candidate is a high-energy leader with infectious positivity who can engage a room full of young children just as confidently as they can train and mentor a team of coaches. Responsibilities Curriculum & Program Development Develop and implement developmentally appropriate sports, movement, and enrichment curriculum for children from early childhood through approximately age 10 Create structured, easy-to-follow lesson plans that can be consistently implemented by coaches across multiple programs and locations Incorporate Montessori-inspired principles including independence, exploration, positive redirection, purposeful movement, and child-led engagement Design age-appropriate activities that develop coordination, confidence, fundamental movement skills, and introductory sports skills Adapt curriculum based on developmental stage, group size, skill level, environment, and class length Evaluate existing programming and continually improve class structure, progression, engagement, and overall program quality Personally lead programs as needed and model LASW's instructional standards for the coaching team Coach Training & Program Quality Train and onboard new coaches in LASW curriculum, instructional methods, class management, safety standards, and program expectations Teach coaches how to effectively engage babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-aged children Observe coaches in the field and provide clear, constructive, and actionable feedback Mentor coaches in group management, transitions, positive redirection, communication, activity selection, and maintaining children's engagement Ensure coaches are consistently and effectively implementing LASW curriculum Assist with interviewing, evaluating, and training prospective coaches Serve as an ongoing resource and mentor for the coaching team Step in to lead or support programs when necessary Program Operations Coordinate equipment needs for scheduled classes, schools, events, and other programs Ensure coaches arrive prepared with the appropriate lesson plans, equipment, and program information Help maintain organized equipment inventory and storage systems Prepare, load, unload, and transport sports and enrichment equipment as needed Drive a company-provided Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cargo van between LASW's storage facility and program locations throughout Los Angeles Assist with program and event setup and breakdown as needed Required Qualifications Demonstrated experience developing and implementing curriculum or structured lesson plans for children from early childhood through approximately age 10 Significant hands-on experience independently leading groups of babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and/or young elementary-aged children Valid driver's license and clean driving record Prior experience safely operating a Sprinter van or comparable full-size cargo/passenger van Ability to safely load, unload, and move sports and children's activity equipment Experience training, onboarding, mentoring, or supervising instructors, coaches, teachers, or other staff Ability to both create curriculum and successfully teach other instructors how to implement it Experience working in early childhood enrichment, children's fitness, youth sports, recreation, gymnastics, education, camps, or a similar environment High-energy personality with a naturally enthusiastic, encouraging, and positive presence Ability to confidently engage groups of young children while maintaining structure and appropriate boundaries Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and take ownership of program quality Preferred Qualifications Experience with Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based learning, child-led instruction, or another developmentally focused educational philosophy Experience in a leadership role within an early childhood enrichment program, children's gym, youth recreation program, preschool, camp, gymnastics facility, or multi-sport organization Experience with programs similar to My Gym, The Little Gym, Gymboree Play & Music, children's gymnastics programs, or other early childhood movement/enrichment programs Who We're Looking For This role is best suited for someone who genuinely enjoys both working directly with children and developing the instructors who work with them. You should be comfortable getting on the floor with toddlers, enthusiastically leading a movement activity, redirecting a distracted preschooler, coaching a staff member through a difficult class, and then helping prepare the equipment needed for the next day's programs. We are looking for someone who brings energy, warmth, initiative, organization, and infectious positivity to their work and who takes pride in creating an exceptional experience for both children and families. Advanced competitive athletic experience is not required. For this role, your ability to understand children, build strong programming, lead engaging classes, and develop other instructors is more important than your personal athletic background. Schedule This is initially a part-time position of approximately 20-30 hours per week, with the opportunity for increased hours and responsibility as L.A. Sports World continues to grow. LASW is a mobile program, so this is primarily a field-based position rather than a traditional office role. Programs take place throughout Los Angeles at schools, homes, parks, community organizations, and other locations. Candidates should have flexibility for a combination of weekday mornings and afternoons, with some evening and weekend availability as programming requires. Compensation $28-$35 per hour, based on relevant experience. There is significant opportunity for this position to grow into a larger program management and leadership role as L.A. Sports World expands. To Apply Please submit your resume along with a brief description of your experience in the following areas: Leading classes or group programming for children under age 5 Developing children's curriculum and lesson plans Training, mentoring, or managing other instructors or staff Driving Sprinter vans or other full-size passenger/cargo vehicles Candidates selected to move forward will participate in an interview and practical assessment focused on early childhood instruction, curriculum development, and leadership.

Pay:

$28.00 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 15.0 - 30.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Application Question(s): How many years of experience do you have independently leading group classes or programs for children ages 1-5? Please briefly describe your experience creating and implementing curriculum or lesson plans for children from early childhood through age 10. Please describe your experience training, onboarding, mentoring, or supervising instructors, coaches, teachers, or staff. Do you have experience safely operating a Sprinter van or comparable full-size cargo/passenger van? If yes, please describe the largest vehicle you have driven.

Work Location:

In person