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Assistant Coach, Kilometer Kids Jobs in Atlanta Metropolitan Area at Atlanta Beltline Partnership
Title: Assistant Coach, Kilometer Kids
Company: Atlanta Beltline Partnership
Location: Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Position Overview
Reporting to the Wellness Program Manager and working under the direction of a Head Coach, the Kilometer Kids Assistant Coach supports the delivery of Kilometer Kids, Atlanta Track Club’s free, game-based youth running program. Assistant Coaches help facilitate engaging, inclusive practices for elementary-aged participants at school- and community-based sites. This role is ideal for individuals interested in youth development, physical activity, health education, or community engagement who enjoy working directly with children in an active, supportive environment.
Kilometer Kids is Atlanta Track Club’s flagship free youth running program. The non-competitive, game-based curriculum is designed to help children in grades K–5 build confidence, learn goal-setting skills, develop healthy habits, and experience the joy of movement. Over the course of the season, participants work toward a collective goal of completing 26.2 miles by attending two practices per week.
Responsibilities
- Support the facilitation of twice-weekly Kids practices (60 minutes each) using the provided curriculum and activity plans.
- Assist the Head Coach with organizing and leading warm-ups, games, running activities, and cool-downs.
- Provide positive encouragement and supervision to participants during practices.
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all children.
- Support participant attendance tracking and mileage recording during practices.
- Assist with setup and breakdown of equipment and program supplies at each practice.
- Communicate professionally with Head Coaches, site staff, parents, and Program staff as needed.
- Uphold Atlanta Track Club and Kilometer Kids policies, safety protocols, and child protection guidelines.
- Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating sportsmanship, kindness, and enthusiasm for physical activity.
Requirements
- Interest in physical activity, running, health, or wellness.
- Ability to effectively engage and communicate with children ages 4–14.
- Ability to work as part of a team and take directions from a Head Coach.
- Ability to manage groups of children in an active outdoor environment.
- Willingness to complete required background check, training, and compliance requirements prior to the season.
- Availability to work two weekday evenings per week during the 10-week season.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and stand or move for extended periods of time.
Time Commitment
Season Dates: September 8th- November 19th, 2026
Practice Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm
Location: Southside of Atlanta
Approximately 5 hours per week for the duration of the season, including practices, communication, and occasional meetings. Additional hours are required prior to the start of the season for orientation and pre-season preparation.
Compensation
This is a stipend-based position.
Please email your letter of interest to [email protected] with Subject: Kilometer Kids
Deadline: Thursday, August 6, 2026
About the Atlanta Beltline Partnership
The Atlanta Beltline Partnership (ABP) is the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization formed in 2005 to support the Atlanta Beltline project. The Partnership enables the Atlanta Beltline project by raising private and philanthropic funding, engages the public through programming, events and activities, and empowers residents in Atlanta Beltline neighborhoods through partnerships that bring about positive outcomes in the areas of health, housing and economic development.
The Atlanta Beltline Partnership is an equal opportunity agency and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, veterans status, disability status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Please let the Atlanta Beltline Partnership know if you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the position.
