Trusted Athletes.
Exceptional Care.
Peace of Mind.
Your child deserves more than supervision. They deserve a positive role model who brings leadership, compassion, and confidence into every visit.
Why families choose Jumping Jack
Elite caregivers, carefully matched. Every visit is designed to build character, not just fill hours.
Trusted & Vetted
Multi-step interviews, background checks, and reference calls before anyone meets your family.
Safe & Reliable
On time, prepared, and communicative. Reliability is a habit athletes already live by.
Active & Engaging
Backyard games, park adventures, and screen-free afternoons your kids look forward to.
Positive Role Models
Future leaders who model discipline, kindness, and confidence in every visit.
Focused on Your Family
Matched to your routine, your values, and the way your household actually works.
Leadership beyond the game, brought home to your living room.
Why athletes make incredible caregivers
Sport teaches the exact qualities parents hope to see in the adults their children look up to. Our caregivers bring them through your front door.
Leadership
They've captained teams and set the tone for others.
Discipline
5am practices make a 7pm bedtime routine effortless.
Problem Solving
Reading the game translates to reading the room.
Communication
Clear updates for parents, patient words for kids.
Time Management
School, sport, and service—managed to the minute.
Patience
Progress takes reps. They know how to encourage.
Confidence
Confidence is contagious, and kids catch it fast.
Integrity
Accountability on and off the field, always.
Meet our athletes
Every Jumping Jack is a current or former athlete, personally interviewed and fully vetted. Hover a card to see the full profile.
Marcus T.
Basketball · Saint Louis University
Favorite activity: Driveway hoops clinics
Experience: 4 years sitting
Languages: English, Spanish
Availability: Evenings & weekends
Sofia R.
Soccer · Washington University
Favorite activity: Homework power hour
Experience: 5 years sitting
Languages: English, Portuguese
Availability: Weekday afternoons
Andre W.
Track & Field · UMSL
Favorite activity: Arts and crafts battles
Experience: 3 years sitting
Languages: English
Availability: Flexible, including mornings
Mei L.
Volleyball · Saint Louis University
Favorite activity: Story time with voices
Experience: 6 years sitting
Languages: English, Mandarin
Availability: Weekends & last-minute
How it works
Three elegant steps between you and your next free evening.
Search
Tell us your schedule, your children's ages, and what a great afternoon looks like for your family.
Match
We review your needs and connect you with an athlete caregiver aligned with your family.
Relax
Get updates while your child plays, learns, and grows with someone they admire.
Care that fits your family
Choose the Jump Coach level that works for your needs. You will always see the rate before confirming care.
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Skilled Hopper
Elite Roo
Legend Roo
Is Jumping Jack in your neighborhood?
We currently serve families across St. Louis City and St. Louis County. Check your ZIP code below, then request care and we will confirm availability.
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Peace of mind, verified end to end
We screen the way a coach recruits—thoroughly, personally, and with zero shortcuts.
Background Checks
Nationwide criminal and sex offender screening.
Identity Verification
Government ID confirmed for every caregiver.
Athlete Verification
Roster and program confirmation, every season.
Reference Checks
Coaches, professors, and past families contacted.
CPR & First Aid
Certification status clearly marked on profiles.
Emergency Procedures
Written protocols reviewed before the first visit.
Secure Booking
Private scheduling and protected family information.
Ongoing Reviews
Every visit is rated so quality never drifts.
Families across St. Louis feel the difference
“Our sitter turned homework into a game and had both kids outside before dinner. I came home to a calm house and two proud kids.”Danielle & Rob P.Webster Groves · 2 kids
“The professionalism is what sold me. Clear communication, on time every week, and genuinely kind with our son.”Marcus H.Clayton · 1 kid
“My daughter started saying she wants to run track like her sitter. That's not babysitting—that's mentorship.”Priya S.Kirkwood · 3 kids
Turn your leadership into meaningful work
This is more than a side job. It's the chance to mentor the next generation while building real relationships in your community.
Everything parents ask
How do I request a caregiver?
Complete the family inquiry form with your date, schedule, children's ages, and preferences. Our team will follow up with the best next step.
How does pricing work?
Pricing depends on timing, number of children, care requirements, and whether you need one-time or recurring support. We provide transparent rates before confirming care.
What do your background checks include?
Our screening process includes identity verification, nationwide criminal and sex offender checks, references, and athlete-program verification.
Can I set up recurring care?
Yes. Tell us the schedule you need in the family inquiry form and we will look for an athlete whose availability aligns.
Do you take last-minute requests?
We do our best to accommodate last-minute needs, though more notice gives us the best opportunity to make a strong match.
What happens during sports seasons?
Availability may shift during the competitive season. We confirm each athlete's current schedule and communicate changes early.
What safety training do caregivers have?
Training and certifications are documented on each caregiver profile. CPR and first-aid status is clearly identified during matching.
More Than Childcare. A Lasting Impact.
Request a trusted athlete caregiver in St. Louis and give your child another role model worth looking up to.