Early Childhood Soccer Coach

Lil' KickersMorton Grove, IL
Onsite

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, inspiring 15,000+ children across communities annually.

Requirements

  • Enjoys working with young children
  • Reliable, punctual, and positive
  • Communicates well with families
  • Open to feedback and growth
  • Ability to commit for multiple sessions
  • Weekend availability is a plus

Nice To Haves

  • Soccer experience is helpful
  • 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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