Early Years Activity Leader

Soccer Stars Academy; East Calder; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral programme

Job summary

Soccer Stars Academy Ltd is hiring part-time coaches to deliver fun, structured football sessions for children from 4 months to 12 years. You’ll start with younger age groups and may progress across the full pathway, bringing energy, storytelling and creativity to each session.

Responsibilities include adapting coaching to developmental stages, building strong relationships with kids and parents, and maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment. Driving licence required.

Qualifications

• Energetic, engaging coaching style across ages.
• Excellent with young children and able to adapt.
• Friendly and approachable with parents.
• Creative and playful in sessions.
• Reliable, organized and professional.
• Passionate about child development and sport.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured football classes across age groups starting at 4 months old.
• Adapt coaching to each stage of child development.
• Bring sessions to life with energy, storytelling and creativity.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Set up, tidy and manage equipment.
• Complete basic admin such as registers.

Skills

Energetic

Child engagement

Adaptability

Parent communication

Creativity

Reliability

Child development

Education

Driving Licence (required)

Job description

Full job description

At Soccer Stars Academy, we don’t just focus on football…We create fun, engaging and developmental experiences for children aged 4 months to 12 years, helping them grow in confidence, coordination and social skills through play.

We’re looking for enthusiastic, energetic and caring individuals to join our team — starting with our youngest classes and developing across our full programme.

About the Role

This is a dynamic leader role that will involve delivering sessions across multiple age groups, including:

• Tiny Stars (4 months-18 months) Fun, sensory football-inspired sessions introduce movement, exploration and play in a relaxed, supportive environment.
• Twinkle Stars (18 months – 3 years)Parent & child classes focused on storytelling, imagination and early development
• Bright Stars (3–5 years)Fun, themed sessions building confidence and basic football skills

You’ll begin by delivering (or supporting) our younger age groups, with opportunities to progress into coaching across the full pathway.

Your Role

• Deliver fun, engaging and structured football classes across different age groups starting at 4 months old.
• Adapt your coaching style to suit each stage of child development
• Bring sessions to life through energy, storytelling and creativity (especially in early years)
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
• Set up, tidy and manage equipment
• Complete basic admin such as registers

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for coaches who can connect, engage and inspire — not just instruct.

You should be:

• Energetic, enthusiastic and confident leading groups
• Great with young children and able to adapt across ages
• Friendly and approachable with parents
• Creative, expressive and happy to be playful when needed
• Reliable, organised and professional
• Passionate about child development and sport

The Ideal Candidate

This role is perfect for someone who:

• Enjoys working with toddlers AND older children
• Is confident switching between play-based learning and structured coaching
• Wants to develop as a well-rounded coach across all age groups
• Brings personality, energy and positivity to every session

Backgrounds We’d Love to See

• Early Years / Nursery / Childcare
• Teaching / Teaching Assistants
• Children's entertainers

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral programme

Experience:

• Sports coaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person