Part Time - Youth Soccer Coach (Chicago North Shore)

About the role

SOCCER STARS is the country's largest and most popular soccer development program for children aged 1-7. We aim to educate and inspire the next generation of soccer players through our best-in-class curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach games and skills in a structured environment for children 1-7+
• Nurture self-confidence and encourage growth
• Create small moments that make a big impact on and off the field
• Use a non-competitive approach to ensure classes are fun and stress-free
• Learn the curriculum to properly teach to each developmental stage
• Use positive reinforcement to encourage children to do better and celebrate success

Requirements

• Genuinely love being around children
• Confident in your ability to teach games and skills in a fun and quirky manner
• Friendly, energetic, and outgoing personality
• Lead or assist classes in a structured environment for children 1-7+
• Adapt to varying ages and abilities
• No prior knowledge or experience with soccer is required
• Experience in a childcare or pre-school environment is preferred

The Position

Our Coaches use a non-competitive approach to ensure classes are fun with a stress-free environment. They learn the curriculum to properly teach to each developmental stage and use positive reinforcement to encourage children to do better and celebrate success. All Coaches are open to feedback and strive to be better by attending regular trainings and following the Soccer Stars Coaching Manuals.

Schedule

There are various shifts available and you will be staffed according to the availability you provide. The following general time frames are our current needs and can be discussed further during the interview process:

• Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm (actual times of classes will vary)
• Saturday and Sunday: 8:30am - 12:30pm (actual time of classes will vary)

Note that this position is for a long-term commitment, not just an engagement over the summer. College students are welcome to apply but must be based locally and commit to regular hours during the school year.

Benefits

• On-the-job training
• Lively, fun, and rewarding job filled with laughter and high-fives
• Team-first work culture with a professional growth mindset
• Coach referral program for every coach that you convert and retain
• $17 per hour for training hours
• $18-25 per hour coaching. Pay range is contingent on childcare experience and qualifications; range of 5 - 15 hrs. per week
• The ability to work in the most popular sport in the world (soccer), riding the growth of the game in the U.S. on the coattails of Copa America, Olympics, Club World Cup, MLS, and World Cup 2026!
• Flexible schedules
• Opportunities for professional development