ANTS Sports
On-Site Lead - Recess Director (Jose Ortega Elementary)
ANTS Sports, San Francisco, California, United States, 94102
On-Site Lead
Recess Director
ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars) is seeking a passionate, proactive, and professional On-Site Lead
Recess Director for a new recess partnership with Jose Ortega Elementary in San Francisco. This is a part-time, leadership role for a skilled coach who can confidently run daily recess programming, lead a small team of coaches, and be the face of ANTS to our school partners. ANTS Sports is a San Francisco-based youth sports organization focused on building confidence, wellness, and joy through multi-sport instruction for kids in grades K5. We lead programs at schools and parks across the Bay Area, partnering with public and private institutions to bring high-energy, inclusive sports programming into school days and after-school time. If you are a coach or educator with strong leadership skills and experience working with childrenand you're ready to step up as a site leaderwe want to hear from you! What You'll Do
As the On-Site Lead
Recess Director, you will ensure that each recess session is safe, organized, and fun by following a set of proven protocols. You'll be responsible for supporting your team, communicating with school staff, and ensuring kids are engaged and well-supervised. Daily & Weekly Responsibilities
Pre-Session Communication
Create a daily morning group text with your coaching team Confirm attire, punctuality, and any site-specific protocols If needed, reference your Coach Card or contact your Program Manager to confirm staff assignments
Curriculum Planning & Sharing
Design and distribute a brief recess curriculum tailored to the day's needs Make sure your team knows what activities are planned and who is leading what
School Relationship Management
Check in daily with the Site Coordinator or designated school contact Build and maintain a positive, professional rapport as ANTS' on-site representative Review your Coach Card and follow all location-specific protocols
Coach Huddle Leadership (15 min before start)
Lead a quick huddle to review the day's curriculum, assign zones/roles, and align on expectations
Lead Recess Sessions with Energy & Purpose
Create a welcoming and energetic atmosphere for students Ensure games are safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate Support and guide your coaching team throughout the session
Manage On-Site Issues
Take the lead on responding to behavioral issues, injuries, or emergencies Follow ANTS reporting procedures and escalate when needed
Schedule Details
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Time: 11:00 AM
1:00 PM Dates: August 19, 2025
June 3, 2026 Total Hours: 9 hours/week guaranteed with potential to add after-school coaching hours from 2 - 5 pm daily.
Recess Director
ANTS (America's Next Talented Stars) is seeking a passionate, proactive, and professional On-Site Lead
Recess Director for a new recess partnership with Jose Ortega Elementary in San Francisco. This is a part-time, leadership role for a skilled coach who can confidently run daily recess programming, lead a small team of coaches, and be the face of ANTS to our school partners. ANTS Sports is a San Francisco-based youth sports organization focused on building confidence, wellness, and joy through multi-sport instruction for kids in grades K5. We lead programs at schools and parks across the Bay Area, partnering with public and private institutions to bring high-energy, inclusive sports programming into school days and after-school time. If you are a coach or educator with strong leadership skills and experience working with childrenand you're ready to step up as a site leaderwe want to hear from you! What You'll Do
As the On-Site Lead
Recess Director, you will ensure that each recess session is safe, organized, and fun by following a set of proven protocols. You'll be responsible for supporting your team, communicating with school staff, and ensuring kids are engaged and well-supervised. Daily & Weekly Responsibilities
Pre-Session Communication
Create a daily morning group text with your coaching team Confirm attire, punctuality, and any site-specific protocols If needed, reference your Coach Card or contact your Program Manager to confirm staff assignments
Curriculum Planning & Sharing
Design and distribute a brief recess curriculum tailored to the day's needs Make sure your team knows what activities are planned and who is leading what
School Relationship Management
Check in daily with the Site Coordinator or designated school contact Build and maintain a positive, professional rapport as ANTS' on-site representative Review your Coach Card and follow all location-specific protocols
Coach Huddle Leadership (15 min before start)
Lead a quick huddle to review the day's curriculum, assign zones/roles, and align on expectations
Lead Recess Sessions with Energy & Purpose
Create a welcoming and energetic atmosphere for students Ensure games are safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate Support and guide your coaching team throughout the session
Manage On-Site Issues
Take the lead on responding to behavioral issues, injuries, or emergencies Follow ANTS reporting procedures and escalate when needed
Schedule Details
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Time: 11:00 AM
1:00 PM Dates: August 19, 2025
June 3, 2026 Total Hours: 9 hours/week guaranteed with potential to add after-school coaching hours from 2 - 5 pm daily.