Youth Soccer Coach

Soccer Shots - Metro Vancouver; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A youth sports organization in British Columbia seeks a part-time Youth Soccer Coach responsible for teaching preschool and school-aged children. The ideal candidate will have strong time management skills and experience with child interaction, ensuring a structured yet fun environment. Coaches must arrive early for sessions and maintain class order while delivering the curriculum. Enjoyment in engaging young children is crucial, and passing a background check is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Strong time management skills are essential.
• Experience interacting with children aged 2–8 is required.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time for each session, leading groups effectively.
• Maintain class order and ensure curriculum is covered.
• Engage with children and create a fun learning environment.

Skills

Time management

Child interaction

Communication

Enthusiasm

Job description

Soccer Shots Metro Vancouver offers various programs that run weekdays and weekends throughout the year. Programs currently operate in New Westminster, Ladner/ North Delta, Burnaby and the Tri-Cities. We are flexible in scheduling as it relates to availability, however, we do expect coaches to commit to their working assignments for each season: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. The more availability you have, the more opportunity can be provided.

Job Summary

A part‑time Youth Soccer Coach at Soccer Shots is responsible for studying the provided curriculum and teaching the children for each given week. Strong time management skills are required as our coaches are expected to start and finish on time while also covering everything that is in the curriculum for that specific session. When teaching a class, maintaining class order is important, as it allows coaches to demonstrate the skills without distractions – resulting in the kids understanding better.

• Responsible: Arrive on time to each session – 15 minutes before each session, able to lead a group of 7–12 preschool or school aged children, keeps accurate attendance, and communicates well with Soccer Shots Directors.
• Professional: Neat in appearance – wearing proper Soccer Shots apparel, friendly and courteous with daycare centre staff and directors, friendly and respectful to all program participants, parents and colleagues, accountable, and self‑assured.
• Enthusiastic: Must enjoy interacting with young children (2–8 years old) and be able to connect with them on their level, making the Soccer Shots class the best time of the children's week. You must be very outgoing, animated and able to be silly with the children – you must enjoy the program as much as the children.
• Experienced with Children: Must be able to engage and interact with 2–8 year olds and have prior experience doing so.
• Experiences in Soccer: Soccer experience is preferred, however, not required.
• Vehicle: Must have access to a vehicle.
• Background Check: Must be able to pass a criminal background check.