Early Childhood Soccer Coach
About The Position
Join the Lil’ Kickers & Skills Institute Soccer team as a Youth Soccer/Child Development Coach. This role involves leading children ages 18 months to 10 years old through structured 50-minute classes focused on development, confidence, and fun. Coaches are crucial in creating a safe, positive, and consistent experience for children and families. This position is ideal for committed high school students, college students, recent graduates, and adults seeking reliable part-time work in a supportive, team-driven environment. While soccer experience is helpful, it's not required as full training is provided. Lil’ Kickers is a nationally recognized child development program using soccer to build confidence, coordination, and social skills, while Skills Institute focuses on skill development and progression for older children. The company culture emphasizes positivity, inclusion, and growth for both children and coaches, inspiring over 15,000 children 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
- 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
- No prior coaching experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Soccer experience is helpful
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
