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Location: Los Angeles County, California — hybrid administrative work with regular in-person training and school-site travel
Employment Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $35.00- $40.00 per hour
Reports To: Founder/CEO or designated Program Director
Works Closely With: Adaptive Program Lead, Operations, Site Coordinators, Head Coaches, Administrative Staff, and School-Site Leadership
Seeking a hands-on Coach Recruitment & Training Manager to lead the complete coach talent pipeline—from sourcing and evaluating candidates to training, field qualification, placement readiness, and early performance follow-up. This role ensures every coach can safely lead youth, teach sports and movement skills, follow required procedures, and represent the organization professionally in school and adaptive‑program settings.
What You’ll Do
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Adaptive Coaches, substitutes, interns, and seasonal staff.
Recruit through colleges, athletic departments, coaching networks, youth organizations, job boards, and community partners.
Screen candidates, conduct structured interviews, run practical auditions, and evaluate real coaching ability.
Coordinate all pre-employment requirements (references, background checks, TB, mandated reporter training, certifications).
Deliver orientation, training, and coach qualification pathways—including adaptive-coach modules and assessments.
Oversee supervised field practice, placement readiness, and documented handoffs to site leadership.
Complete 30-, 60-, and 90-day performance reviews and provide corrective coaching when needed.
Maintain accurate records, dashboards, and weekly recruiting/training reports.
Ensure no coach is placed before completing all required training, documentation, and approvals.
Success Looks Like
Reliable pipeline of qualified coaches
Priority openings filled within required timelines
100% compliance with training, documentation, and safety standards
Strong early retention and fewer preventable performance issues
Audit-ready records and consistent reporting
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in kinesiology, PE, recreation, education, youth development, HR, or related field
Experience supporting children with disabilities or individualized needs
Adaptive PE, special education, behavior support, or therapeutic recreation background
College athlete or experienced youth-sports coach
Bilingual English/Spanish
Schedule & Conditions
Weekday role with occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends. Requires travel to training sites, schools, auditions, and field observations. Must be able to demonstrate sports activities and work outdoors.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
3+ years youth sports coaching, PE, recreation, or similar direct-service experience
2+ years recruiting, staff training, supervision, or workforce development
Ability to coach children and train adults
Experience evaluating performance and giving constructive feedback
Strong organization, communication, and follow-through
Comfort with ATS systems, Google Workspace, video conferencing, and mobile reporting tools
Reliable transportation across Los Angeles County
CPR/First Aid (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
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