Professional Youth Soccer Coach | Paid Training and Career Growth | $20-$45/Hour
hace 3 días
Oceanside
Job DescriptionProfessional Youth Soccer Coach | Paid Training and Career Growth | $20–$45/HourAbout Soccer Stars Soccer Stars is a leading youth sports organization serving children ages 12 months to 13 years throughout Long Island and Eastern Queens. We deliver high-quality soccer classes, camps, and clinics at schools, community centers, parks, and other local partner locations. Our age-appropriate curriculum is designed to develop fundamental soccer skills while also supporting confidence, teamwork, communication, coordination, and character development. In addition to soccer programming, Soccer Stars offers multisport and non-contact martial arts programs. We are seeking reliable, enthusiastic, and professional coaches who are committed to youth development and capable of delivering a consistently positive experience for children and families. Compensation and Professional Benefits Soccer Stars provides coaches with the training, resources, and support needed to succeed. We offer: • Competitive compensation of $20–$45 per hour based on education and experience, • Flexible part-time scheduling, • Paid training and ongoing professional development, • Bonus opportunities, • Coaching equipment provided, • Opportunities for additional assignments based on availability and travel flexibility, • Advancement into leadership and full-time positionsSchedule and Availability Most classes are conducted during preschool enrichment hours, after-school hours, and on weekends. Coaches must maintain consistent availability for all classes they are assigned. Applicants with broader availability may be considered for additional coaching opportunities. Current hiring needs: • Monday - Friday : 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, • Monday - Friday : 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, • Saturday : 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, • Sunday : 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Key Responsibilities The Youth Soccer Coach will be responsible for: • Arriving on time and prepared for each assigned session, • Delivering structured, energetic, and age-appropriate soccer instruction, • Following the Soccer Stars curriculum and Coaching Manual, • Creating a safe, inclusive, and non-competitive learning environment, • Providing individualized attention and encouragement, • Using positive reinforcement to support participation and skill development, • Helping children build confidence, coordination, teamwork, and sportsmanship, • Maintaining professional communication with parents, teachers, site staff, and team members, • Participating in regular training and coaching evaluations, • Responding positively to feedback and continuously improving instructional performance, • Representing Soccer Stars professionally at all partner locationsRequired Qualifications, • Must be at least 18 years old, • Valid driver’s license, • Reliable personal transportation, • Willingness to travel to schools, parks, community centers, and other program locations throughout Long Island, • Ability to successfully complete a background check, • Consistent reliability and punctuality, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Passion for sports, fitness, youth development, and working with young children, particularly children ages 1–5 Candidates who are willing and able to travel to a broader range of locations may receive additional coaching assignments. Preferred Experience Experience or education in one or more of the following areas is preferred: • Youth soccer or sports coaching, • Athletics, • Physical education, • Exercise science, • Kinesiology, • Fitness instruction, • Dance, • Cheerleading, • Gymnastics, • Martial arts, • Camp counseling, • Early childhood education, • Elementary education, • Substitute teaching, • Childcare or youth programming Prior coaching experience is helpful but not required. Paid training is provided. Benefits • Flexible schedules, • Competitive hourly compensation, • Paid training and professional development, • Coaching equipment provided, • Bonus opportunities, • Referral bonus of up to $200 when a referred coach completes six months of employment, • Opportunities for increased coaching hours, • Full-time leadership and management opportunities, • Potential pathway to franchise ownership Soccer Stars is an ideal opportunity for candidates seeking meaningful part-time work, professional coaching experience, and long-term growth within a respected youth sports organization.