CORE Program & Coach Development Coordinator (Option to Coach, too)

Our Mission

We believe that when children are given the opportunity to engage in physical activity within a fun, supportive, and comfortable environment, they not only experience the joy of movement but also build their self-confidence, enhance their athletic skills, and strengthen their character. All CORE Programs integrate social-emotional learning, using teaching moments to encourage character development in areas like sportsmanship, teamwork, positive peer interactions, and leadership. By nurturing these skills, we help kids grow both as athletes and as compassionate, confident individuals.

Position: Program & Coach Development Coordinator

Reports to: President

Status: Part-time (15-20 hrs per week per schedule)

Available to work Wednesdays, Fridays and at least one weekend day ie. Saturday or Sunday

Location: Hybrid, Newport, CA

Hourly wage range: $24.00 - $26.00 DOE

Position Summary

The Program & Coach Development Coordinator plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and effective coaching environment. This position is responsible for supervising, mentoring, and supporting coaches while ensuring that all program standards and goals are met. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership and organizational skills, a passion for youth development, and a commitment to building a high-performing coaching team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Recruitment and Hiring of Coaches. Assist in the recruitment and coach selection process.

  • Point of Contact for Coaching Staff. Serve as the primary liaison between coaches and the organization’s leadership, addressing concerns, facilitating communication, and ensuring alignment with program goals.

  • Team Development. Gain coaching experience to develop an understanding of a coach's developmental path for promotion. Offer technical and strategic advice to coaches, helping them refine their techniques and maximize their effectiveness. Conduct regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and organizing training sessions to enhance their skills and confidence.

  • Program Execution. Oversee staffing to ensure programs are equipped to meet company goals. Design and oversee program curriculums and daily lesson plans to meet program objectives.

  • Supervise and Mentor Coaches. Provide hands-on supervision, guidance, and mentorship to coaches, ensuring they adhere to program standards and uphold organizational values.

  • Program Development and Evaluation. Assist in evaluating program outcomes and contribute to the development of existing programs to improve the coaching experience and program impact.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum of 2+ years of coaching experience, preferably working with youth in a team or educational setting.

  • Experience in leadership roles is highly desirable.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and effectively communicate with diverse groups, including coaches, participants, and parents.

  • Strong commitment to fostering growth, confidence, and teamwork in young participants through positive coaching methods.

  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize tasks, and maintain program schedules.

  • Proactive in identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions.

  • Certification in athletic training, coaching, or youth development.

  • Experience in curriculum development for youth sports training programs is preferred.

  • Familiarity with conflict resolution techniques.

  • CPR and First Aid certification.

Compensation and Benefits

CORE offers a competitive compensation package, including hourly rate, performance bonuses, and benefits, commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CORE is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Employment Eligibility Verification

In compliance with federal laws, all hired persons will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) upon hire.

Pay Transparency

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base ranges for all job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function and level benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by skills, responsibilities and relevant work experience.

If you think you may be a good fit for CORE please complete our online application.