Early Education Youth Soccer Weekend Instructor

Kickstart Your Career in Youth Sports

About the role

Soccer Shots is hiring part-time Youth Sports Coaches to lead engaging sports sessions for young children. This role involves leading soccer sessions as the core responsibility each week and supporting introductory basketball and movement-based enrichment programs as the program grows.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun and engaging soccer sessions for children ages 18-months – 8 yrs.
• Create a positive and age-appropriate experience using our structured curriculum.
• Set up and break down fields, goals, and equipment.
• Teach basic soccer skills through games, movement, and play.
• Support introductory basketball sessions as our multi-sport programming grows.
• Help lead movement-based enrichment and character development activities.
• Model positive behavior, teamwork, confidence, respect, and responsibility.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and high-energy environment for every child.
• Communicate professionally with families, schools, and program partners as needed.

Requirements

• No coaching experience is required. Paid training provided.
• Passionate about working with children.
• Energetic, reliable, and positive.
• Comfortable leading groups and speaking confidently.
• Patient, adaptable, and safety-focused.
• Able to stand, jog, demonstrate basic skills, and stay active during sessions.
• Able to follow a curriculum while bringing personality and energy.
• Able to travel reliably to program locations.
• Able to obtain required state clearances, which we reimburse.

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required, but experience in soccer, basketball, coaching, childcare, education, camps, recreation, customer service, leadership, or youth development is helpful.

Skills

• Positive and energetic demeanor.
• Ability to adapt to different learning styles and environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic soccer and basketball knowledge.

Benefits

• $50 sign-on bonus.
• Paid training.
• Required clearance reimbursement, a $60+ value.
• Flexible part-time schedule.
• Advancement opportunities into Lead Coach, Head Coach, Program Lead, internships, and full-time roles.
• Experience that translates well to careers in education, coaching, sports management, recreation, childcare, leadership, marketing, and business operations.

Pay

• Lead Coach: $20 per session (up to $46/hr with substitute coaching).
• Head Coach: $22 per session (up to $50/hr with substitute coaching).
• Program Lead: $24 per session (up to $54/hr with substitute coaching).
• Paid per session (not hourly), sessions are 30–40 minutes long.
• Most locations have multiple back-to-back sessions.
• Standard Coaching Rates: Lead Coach ($40/hr), Head Coach ($44/hr), Program Lead ($48/hr).

Schedule

Flexible schedules available, with options for weekday substitute coaching (+$4/hr) and weekend coaching (+$6/hr).

Company Overview

Soccer Shots is the #1 introductory sports program for children and is consistently ranked among Forbes' Top 100 Franchises. We are part of Stronger Youth Brands and proudly partner with schools, childcare centers, townships, and communities to positively impact children through sport and movement worldwide.

Core Values

We Care, We’re Stronger Together, We Are Candid, We Own It, We Pursue Excellence, We Grow.

Application

If you enjoy working with kids, bring positive energy, and want a flexible part-time role with strong pay, real growth opportunities, and meaningful impact, we would love to meet you! Apply today to become a Youth Sports Coach with Soccer Shots. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Or apply here.