Youth Soccer Coach in Piedmont and Montclair

About the role

Soccer Shots is seeking a passionate part-time Youth Soccer Coach to serve children ages 2-8. You’ll laugh, break a sweat, and go home knowing you made a difference. Local candidates only (no work status or visa sponsorship available). Locations: Piedmont and Montclair.

Schedule

Part-time or full-time hours between Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm, and Saturday–Sunday 9am–12pm. Must be available to work one weekend day. A full ten-week commitment is required to take on a lead role.

• Mondays through Fridays: mornings, afternoons, and evenings are optional
• Saturdays: mornings are required
• Flexibility to change availability from season to season (winter/spring/summer/fall)
• Only scheduled for sessions closest to you

Pay

Competitive base pay:

• Training rate: $22/hour
• After training: $25/hour (including admin and setup/breakdown time)
• Up to $35/hour through advancement

Additional pay opportunities:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Program growth incentive
• Perfect attendance reward
• End-of-season bonus
• Coach referral incentive
• Parent feedback reward

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid comprehensive training program (no experience required)
• Career progression (opportunities for full-time roles, program coordination, coach management, marketing, partnerships, and more)
• Company events (group training, team outings, competitions)
• Fun and positive environment with core value rewards (Nike swag, etc.)
• Sponsored sports and first aid certifications
• Coach of the Season and Coach of the Year awards
• Free programming for family and discounts for friends
• Wellness resources

Responsibilities

• Bring “Soccer Island” alive with enthusiasm and creativity
• Conduct soccer sessions for children 2 to 8 years old, including field set-up and take-down
• Encourage character development through positive reinforcement and modeling
• Utilize Soccer Shots’ expert-created curriculum and early childhood development teaching techniques
• Foster a safe and inclusive environment for all participants
• Communicate effectively with families, caregivers, and teachers

Requirements

• Genuine passion for children and sports
• Safety conscious
• Access to reliable transportation
• Ability to stand, jog, and model children’s soccer skills

About Soccer Shots

Soccer Shots is an engaging intro-to-soccer program fueled by coaches driven to impact children’s lives positively. Our program focuses on age-appropriate soccer skills, character development, and fun in every session.

Core values:

• We Care
• We’re Stronger Together
• We are Candid
• We Own It
• We Pursue Excellence
• We Grow

Everything we do, from scheduling to pay structure, creates a supportive environment where our coaches are cared for.