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Keep Playing Kids (“KPK “)   is JAM's North  American not-for-profit designed to provide FREE sports programs to children in our communities. We proudly provide fun and safe recreational activities that help keep kids active, introduce them to new  sports  and share the joy of PLAY. JAM is one of North America's largest providers of adult recreational sports leagues. We currently  operate  JAM Sports leagues in 24 cities across Canada and the US. Our goal is to get  1 million people   to play  annually. JAM Sports donates 1% of all sports league revenue to the KPK program, which allows us to  operate  the program completely free of charge . Candidates must be a great fit with the JAM Core Values: • Chase the Vision • Deliver What You Promise • Take Pride in What You Do • Get Shit Done • Treat Everyone Like Your Best Friend • Find a Better Way JOB DESCRIPTION As a Lead Coach, you will play a crucial role in fostering physical activity and teamwork among children. Your commitment and enthusiasm will contribute to creating a positive and enjoyable experience for our young participants.  The successful candidate in this role will be the lead in running our programs onsite and will help  maintain  good relationships with all partners. Key Responsibilities: • Managing the day-to-day administration of Keep Playing Kids. • Planning and coordinating  programs  and other recreational activities for all Keep Playing Kids programs. • Communicating with partner organizations,  parents  and children in an organized and professional manner. • Collaborating with  JAM staff and  volunteer coaches to  collect equipment and  coordinate activities  to  ensure the smooth operation of the program. • Establishing a relationship with vendors, facilities, and the community to support our growing  initiative • Arriving at the venue location prior to program times to meet with the facility caretaker and/or venue staff. • Collecting and creating fun content for JAM's social media platforms (videos, action shots, player  interactions  etc.) QUALIFICATIONS • Passion for working with children and promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles. • Experience playing and/or coaching sports, preferably with children in a recreational or educational setting. • Knowledge of basic coaching principles, techniques, and safety guidelines for various sports (e.g., soccer, basketball,  Volleyball ). • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact positively with children, parents, and other volunteers. • Patient, enthusiastic, and adaptable to different skill levels and learning styles. • Reliable, responsible, and able to commit to the program schedule and expectations. • Ability to pass a background check and meet any other requirements mandatory to work with children. • Valid  C  driver’s license is mandatory. • Must have access to your own vehicle, the expectation will be that we will require you to use your own vehicle to transport supplies and equipment EXPECTED HOURS • We  will have a pilot program   starting in  late  August 2026. • You will  be required  to come into the JAM Head Office ( 260 Howard St NE, Unit #1,  Atlanta) to  collect equipment for the program and drop it back as well before and after your shift . COMPENSATION • All of  our  KPK Lead  Coaches   earn $ 15.00   US D per hour . • Lead Coaches   can  particip ate  in all  our tournaments at no charge . For more information about Keep Playing Kids, please visit:  https://www.keepplayingkids.com/ The application deadline  is August 7 , 2026 Keep Playing Kids Is  For  Everyone. We at Keep Playing Kids are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and are pleased to be an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be given equal consideration regardless of race,  colour , religion, gender , gender  identity/expression/orientation,  age  or disability. Our devotion to creating a diverse,  inclusive  and  equitable  environment is reflected in our work culture as well as the services we offer.