Lead Coach & Growth Manager (Youth Sports)

Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Type: Part-Time → Potential Full-Time
Compensation: Hourly + Commission + Bonuses

About Us

We’re launching Amazing Athletes and Soccer Stars in Colorado Springs—both leading national youth sports programs focused on building confidence, coordination, and life skills for kids ages 1–10 through sports.

We bring structured, high-energy classes directly to preschools, schools, and communities—led by trained coaches, not volunteers.

This is a ground-floor opportunity to help build a rapidly expanding national brand in the youth sports industry.

⚡ Important: Please Read Before Applying

This is NOT an entry-level coaching role.

To be considered, candidates MUST have:

Proven cold sales or business development experience
Experience successfully working with children under 5 years old

We are specifically looking for someone who is comfortable:

Walking into schools and businesses
Building relationships from scratch
Following up consistently
Confidently asking for the business
Leading energetic, structured classes for young children, starting on day 1!

If you do not have experience in BOTH sales/outreach and early childhood coaching/teaching, this role will likely not be the right fit.

🚀 The Opportunity

We are in an aggressive growth phase and need someone ready to jump in immediately and help build momentum.

This role combines:

Coaching classes for hourly income
Sales and partnership development for commission upside + bonuses

The right person will have the opportunity to grow quickly alongside the business.

🎯 Responsibilities

Coaching

Lead engaging sports classes for kids ages 1–10
Primarily work with preschool and early elementary ages
Create a fun, safe, energetic learning environment
Represent the brand professionally with schools and parents

Sales & Growth

Conduct outreach to preschools, schools, and local businesses
Set meetings and secure new program partnerships
Help increase registrations through grassroots marketing and community outreach
Identify sponsorship and partnership opportunities
Build long-term community relationships

Requirements

👤 Ideal Candidate

Required Qualifications

Proven experience with cold sales, business development, or partnership outreach
Demonstrated success generating leads, setting meetings, and closing opportunities
Experience working with or coaching children under 5 years old
High-energy, engaging personality comfortable leading groups of young children
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout Colorado Springs
Comfortable representing the business professionally with schools, parents, and community partners

Preferred Qualifications

Background in youth sports, coaching, early childhood education, or fitness
Existing relationships within Colorado Springs schools, preschools, or community organizations
Experience with grassroots marketing, event outreach, or community engagement
Experience selling sponsorships, memberships, or recurring programs/services
CPR, First Aid, Safesport, or sports coaching certifications (or willingness to obtain)
Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in helping grow a small business quickly
Experience using CRM systems, scheduling tools, or customer communication platforms

🔥 Why This Role is Different

Immediate coaching hours available
Significant commission upside
Flexible scheduling
Opportunity to help build a business from the ground up
Potential for rapid growth into a leadership position

📩 To Apply

Please send:

A short introduction about yourself
Your experience with cold sales/business development
Your experience working with children under 5
Your availability

Candidates without both relevant sales and early childhood experience will not be considered.

Benefits

💰 Compensation

Coaching Pay

$18–$20/hour depending on experience

Commission & Bonuses

Commission for new schools/preschools signed
Commission opportunities for sponsorship deals
Growth bonuses tied to registrations and revenue milestones

This role is designed for someone motivated to increase their income through growth and performance. When the business succeeds, you benefit, as well as the kids we coach!