Assistant Youth Sports Coach

Super Soccer Stars•Long Beach, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Soccer Stars is the leading youth sports program for children ages 12 months to 13 years in Long Island and Eastern Queens. Our acclaimed program provides an energetic, enjoyable, and age-suitable introduction to the fantastic game of soccer by providing classes, camps, and clinics held in schools, community centers, and local parks. We take pride in our creative curriculum, which focuses not only on soccer skills but also on fostering social skills and character development, creating a positive and lasting impact on every child we coach. We also offer multisport programs as well as non contact martial arts programs!

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license
Must be willing to travel to local schools with your own reliable transportation
Passion for sports / fitness and working with young children, in particular those ages 1-5
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to pass background check

Nice To Haves

Flexible availability
Background in fitness a plus (athletics, sports, dance, cheer, gymnastics, martial arts, exercise science, kinesiology, physical education, etc.)
Background working with children a plus (camp counselor, elementary education substitute teacher, coach, etc.)

Responsibilities

Show up on time for every class to set themselves up for success
Use individual attention to ensure every child has success
Use a non-competitive approach to ensure classes are fun with a stress-free environment
Use positive reinforcement to encourage children to do better and celebrate success
Be open-minded, and know that coaching is a continuous journey
Be open to feedback and strive to be better by attending regular trainings and following the Super Soccer Stars Coaching Manual
Travel to local schools with your own reliable transportation