Early Childhood Sport and Fitness Coach

About the role

Youth Athletes United provides the best programming and service in youth sports, starting with a child's first sports experience. The program emphasizes fun while teaching the FUNdamentals of sport, aiming to make every child an athlete, build healthy habits, teach life skills, and increase youth activity. Amazing Athletes, founded in 2003, is one of the nation's largest multi‑sport enrichment programs, serving over 50,000 kids each year with a creative curriculum that develops sports skills, social skills, and character.

Responsibilities

• Coach children in a multi‑sport enrichment program, teaching through play.
• Create positive connections with children, parents, and the team.
• Travel to class locations (schools, parks, recreational centers) within a 45‑minute radius, typically 3‑5 sites per weekday.
• Use a mobile device for scheduling and communication.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience coaching, teaching, or working with children.
• Experience with early childhood (ages 1‑5) and children with learning or developmental disabilities is a plus.
• Dependable, adaptable, and passionate about helping children grow and thrive.
• Skilled at building positive relationships on and off the field.
• Availability to work weekdays (9:00 AM‑2:00 PM or 2:00 PM‑7:00 PM) with possible weekend shifts (Saturday 9 AM‑5:30 PM, Sunday 9 AM‑3 PM).
• Seasonal schedule: Fall (early September‑mid‑December), Spring (late March‑June), limited hours in Winter (Jan‑Mar) and Summer (Jul‑Aug).
• Reliable transportation to travel to classes within 45 minutes.
• Comfortable using a mobile device for scheduling and communication.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $20‑$30/hour based on education and experience.
• Paid training.
• Free uniforms.
• Flexible schedules tailored to your availability.
• Growth opportunities within Soccer Stars.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace where unique experiences are valued.
• Professional development and clear career pathways.
• Chance to make a lasting impact on kids' lives through soccer.

Schedule

Weekday hours: 9:00 AM‑2:00 PM or 2:00 PM‑7:00 PM, with possible weekend shifts (Saturday 9 AM‑5:30 PM, Sunday 9 AM‑3 PM). Seasonal schedule runs Fall (early September‑mid‑December) and Spring (late March‑June), with limited hours in Winter (January‑March) and Summer (July‑August).