Youth Running & Fitness Coach

Job overview

The Youth Running & Fitness Coach role is onsite in San Jose, CA. The listing states $40–$60 per hour. Impact Kids provides enrichment programs at public and private schools, including before-, during-, and after-school programs. The coach supervises students ages 4–18 and teaches running, fitness, and healthy habits in a safe, inclusive environment. The role helps students build endurance, confidence, and activity skills through instruction, age-appropriate activities, progress feedback, and collaboration with fellow Activity Specialists.

What you'll do

• Provide daily running and fitness instruction to students ages 4–18
• teach running form, warm-ups, stretching, pacing, and breathing
• lead age-appropriate games, relays, drills, obstacle courses, and bodyweight exercises
• adapt activities for different fitness levels
• teach healthy habits
• assess progress and provide feedback
• supervise safe activity areas and monitor weather, heat, and hydration
• prepare daily plans and collaborate with Activity Specialists.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

youth running coach

fitness coach

youth instruction

san jose ca

impact kids

$40–$60 per hour

part-time

students ages 4–18

running form

fitness activities

cpr/first aid required

mandated reporter training

outdoor and gym instruction

travel required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least two years of experience working with children and relevant running, fitness, or coaching experience. Fingerprint-based background check, child abuse clearance, mandated reporter training, and current CPR/First Aid certification are required. A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required; travel is required.

About the employer

Impact Kids is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.