Early Childhood Soccer Coach
About The Position
Lil’ Kickers & Skills Institute Soccer is seeking a Youth Soccer/Child Development Coach to lead children ages 18 months to 10 years old through a 50-minute structured class focused on development, confidence, and fun. Coaches play a key role in creating a safe, positive, and consistent experience for children and families. This role is ideal for committed high school students, college students, recent graduates, and adults looking for reliable part-time work in a supportive, team-driven environment. Soccer experience is helpful, but not required — full training is provided. Lil’ Kickers (18 months–5 years) is a nationally recognized child development program that uses soccer as a tool to build confidence, coordination, and social skills. Skills Institute (5–10 years) is a structured soccer training program focused on skill development and progression. The company culture is built around positivity, inclusion, and growth — for kids and coaches alike. Each year, the team inspires 15,000+ children across their communities. Lil’ Kickers is a nationwide soccer program rooted in child development theory for kids ages 18 months to 10 years old. Weekly classes are packed with fun and taught by dynamic coaches with a passion for kids. The program focuses on helping children build strong physical, intellectual and emotional skills using the game of soccer. With more than 100 locations across the U.S. and Canada, Lil’ Kickers has been a source of fun and individual growth for more than 1,000,000 participants over the past 20 years. The company's philosophy uses world-renowned child development theories, with a child-centered, creative, and comprehensive curriculum. By rewarding children's effort and not just the outcome, they drive the will to try again and again. The belief is that an amazing on-field experience will keep children engaged and coming back for more. The mission is to inspire, believing childhood is a magical time full of possibilities, approaching everything from a developmental perspective, and that learning should be fun. They create space for all children, whether they are on the road to all-star soccer or simply want to play. Every Coach within Lil' Kickers has gone through rigorous training to ensure each child receives the best instruction possible that is both age-appropriate and developmentally minded.
Requirements
- Enjoys working with young children
- Reliable, punctual, and positive
- Communicates well with families
- Open to feedback and growth
- Commitment for multiple sessions
- No prior coaching experience is required
Nice To Haves
- Soccer experience is helpful
- Weekend availability is a plus
- Backgrounds that often do well include: College students (education, psychology, kinesiology, leadership, etc.), Former athletes or coaches, Camp counselors, youth leaders, or teachers, Adults seeking meaningful, consistent part-time work
Responsibilities
- Lead fun, structured 50-minute soccer classes
- Set up and break down equipment before and after class
- Communicate with families before and after sessions
- Create a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment for kids
Benefits
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Flexible schedule
- Consistent Schedule
- Paid Training
- Growth Opportunities
- Pay increases based on training completion, tenure, and leadership roles
- Individual quarterly retention bonus
- Quarterly leadership training
- Team outings, competitions, and contests
- Additional paid opportunities (birthday parties and special events)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
