Youth Soccer Coach

Super Soccer Stars; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading youth sports program in Birmingham is seeking an energetic Soccer Coach to lead children in fun and educational activities. Ideal candidates will have experience working with kids and a passion for early childhood development. Coaches will enjoy a flexible schedule with competitive pay and benefits, including bonuses and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Competitive salary

Bonus programs

Professional development opportunities

Paid training

Pathway to full-time opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children as a sports coach, teacher, or leader.
• Interest in early childhood education or child development.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Lead children in fun educational activities while ensuring safety.
• Provide individual attention to ensure every child has success.
• Strive for continuous improvement through training.

Skills

Energetic

Positive reinforcement

Soccer skills for age groups 6-12

Reliability

High energy

Job description

THE COMPANY:

Our parent company, Youth Athletes United, was founded to provide the best programming and service in the market for youth sports, starting with their first sports experience. We believe every child is an athlete, and our goal is to create an environment where they can thrive. By instilling healthy habits at a young age, teaching life skills, and increasing youth activity, we aim to make a lasting impact on their lives.

THE HISTORY:

Super Soccer Stars, a pioneer in the youth soccer business, has been serving communities throughout the U.S. for over 22 years. Our commitment to quality and excellence has been recognized, making us the largest operating program in the US. Join our team and be part of our legacy of success.

THE POSITION:

We want to hire an energetic and fun-loving Soccer Coach to lead our children in fun and educational activities while ensuring safety. Our ideal candidate has prior experience working with children (as a sports coach, teacher, camper, or leader) and enjoys working with children. This position is excellent for someone interested in pursuing early childhood education or child development. New Coaches can work 5-25 weekly classes.

• Our Coaches use individual attention to ensure every child has success
• Our Coaches use a non-competitive approach to ensure classes are fun with a stress-free environment
• Our Coaches use positive reinforcement to encourage children to do better and celebrate success
• And finally, our coaches have a blast. They are open-minded and know that coaching is a continuous journey. All Coaches are open to feedback and strive to be better by attending regular training and following the Super Soccer Stars Coaching Manual

THE SCHEDULE

Duringthe weekday, the majority of the hoursare in the morning at child care centers for age groupsone to five and after-school hours for elementary schoolage groups5 to 12. The ideal candidate would have availability on some of the days and times listed below:

• Monday-Friday (Times): 9:00-7:00
• Weekends: (Times) 9:00-1:00

COMPENSATION:

• Assistant Coaches start @ $18/hr
• Upon completion of the training period, Head Coaches receive $25/hr

• Enjoys working with kids
• Reliable transportation
• Personal interest in health and fitness
• Punctual
• High energy
• Some soccer skills are required for child age groups 6-12.

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive salary
• Bonus programs
• 401k
• Paid training
• Professional development opportunities
• Pathway to full-time employment or to become a business owner
• Coach referral program from $100 up to $200 for every coach you recommend
• End of season bonus program for lead coaches
• Coach of the season and coach of the year awards
• Free programming for family and discounts for friends
• Opportunities to work full-time and even become a franchise owner