Curriculum and Coach Development Specialist

Soccer Shots Franchising; United States; Remote; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Growth opportunity

Casual dress code

Futsal court & outdoor soccer field

yearly cost-of-living & performance**

Job summary

Stronger Youth Brands is hiring a Curriculum & Coach Development Specialist to lead basketball curriculum development for ages 2-11 and to create coaching resources. You will design session plans, produce tutorial videos, and gather franchise feedback to improve programs.

The role combines education expertise with training, curriculum innovation, and LMS administration in a remote, contract-to-hire setup. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in coaching/training, 2+ years in curriculum design, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in education, coaching, or related field.
• At least 2 years designing curricula or training content.
• At least 3 years in training, coaching, mentoring, or developing coaches.
• Minimum 3 years of public speaking, presentation, or facilitation experience.
• Experience coaching youth and coordinating curricula is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and refine Basketball curriculum for children ages 2-11.
• Coordinate and record curriculum tutorial videos.
• Collect, analyze, and integrate feedback from the franchise community.
• Conduct live in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous online trainings.
• Develop trainings and presentations for regional and global conferences.
• Maintain LMS portal content and provide LMS admin support.
• Act as subject matter expert on curriculum and training coaches.

Skills

Curriculum design

Public speaking

Training & coaching

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or coaching

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Future Opening: Curriculum and Coach Development Specialist

Full Time • Fully Remote - US

FOR TEMPORARY/CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT
Do you….

• love the game of basketball?
• have experience playing on the court and leading from the sidelines (and enjoy both)?
• have experience building curriculum and coach training programs?
• want to shape how children learn, play, and grow through sports?

Hi! We're Stronger Youth Brands, the headquarters and support team behind a portfolio of leading youth enrichment franchise brands, includingLittle Kickers and Soccer Shots. Together, our brands provide high-quality sports and enrichment experiences for hundreds of thousands of children and families around the world.
We're seeking a full-time Curriculum & Coach Development Specialist to join our team for a minimum of 6 months (in a contract-to-hire role), to support the development of Coach Training and curricular resources for a new basketball program in development. This person will act as our Basketball subject matter expert and will support top-tier curriculum and coach training resources for the program.

Why is this role important to us?

At Stronger Youth Brands, we believe exceptional programming starts with exceptional training. With our growing global franchise community, our 1,000+ coaches and coach-trainers require best-in-class curriculum, practical learning resources, and effective development opportunities to deliver positive, life-changing experiences for children.
The Curriculum & Coach Development Specialist supports consistency, quality, and innovation by developing curriculum resources, supporting coach training initiatives, and helping franchise teams implement programs effectively.
The ideal candidate is equal parts educator, trainer, and curriculum expert, with a passion for youth development and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and refine Basketball curriculum for children ages 2-11.
  • Create session plans, diagrams, family resources, and other curriculum assets in collaboration with the marketing team.
  • Coordinate and record curriculum tutorial videos.
  • Collect, analyze, and integrate feedback from the franchise community.
• Support the creation and development of Coach Training methodologies and resources.
  • Conduct live in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous online training(s).
  • Participate in Operator Trainings and other training events.
  • Develop trainings and presentations for regional and global conferences.
  • Support and maintain high coaching and coach trainer standards
  • Develop and support the use of Coach Evaluations and tools (including KPIs and Metrics)
• Curriculum Portal (LMS) updates and administration.
  • Maintain LMS portal content (update, refresh, and reorganize as needed)
  • Provide LMS administrative support to franchise owners and their teams (e.g., access, FAQs).
• Act as the new program's subject matter expert on curriculum and training coaches.

About the Company, Culture & Commitment

Our company's vision is to provide beloved growth experiences for children and a remarkable experience for every family. Through our portfolio of youth enrichment brands, we help children develop confidence, character, physical literacy, and a lifelong love of learning and movement.
Our dedicated Stronger Youth Brands team supports franchise businesses worldwide that deliver impactful programming in local communities. We are committed to providing our franchise partners with exceptional resources, training, and support so they can focus on creating meaningful experiences for children and families.

Our Interview Process

Following submission of a resume/application, selected candidates will be invited to:

• A 30-minute video interview with the HR team (Microsoft Teams)
• A 1-hour video interview with the Director, Curriculum & Training (Microsoft Teams)
• Finalists may be invited to a final interview in-person or virtually as a final step.

We're seeking a hard-working team player with:

• Passion for the Stronger Youth Brands mission and a strong alignment with our core values
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in education, coaching, or related field
• Experience working with children aged 2-11 in a sports or enrichment setting
• Minimum 2 years of experience in curriculum design, planning, development, or integration
• Minimum 3 years of experience training, coaching, mentoring, or developing coaches
• Minimum 3 years of public speaking, presentation, or facilitation experience
• Strong understanding of youth sports, physical development, and age-appropriate learning progression
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail
• Strong organization and project management capabilities
• Customer-service mindset with professional and proactive communication skills
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement
• Ability to balance competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, relationship-focused approach to work
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• A growth mindset and desire to continuously learn, improve, and help others succeed.
• Must have physical ability to coach: i.e. stand, run, jog, jump, bend, etc. for up to an hour at a time.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport.
• Must have or obtain required federal/provincial/local clearances to work in schools and childcare facilities with children without supervision.

Contract Information:

This is a full-time, temporary position requiring 40 hours per week for an estimated 6 months, with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent full-time position.
Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 5 PM (flexible scheduling offered)
Hours per week: 40
Contract Start/End (est.): November, 2026 - June, 2027
Hourly Contract Rate: $35.00/hour
Some travel and occasional evening or weekend commitments may be required during conferences, training events, and busy seasons. Flexible scheduling options are available.

Stronger Youth Brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This is a remote position.

Compensation: $35.00 per hour

A little bit about us:

Stronger Youth Brands is a growing, global franchising platform providing youth enrichment experiences designed to help children learn and grow! Our programs are not just imaginative and fun - but focus on helping children build foundational skills and core abilities that will help them succeed as they grow. Through teaching the "FUNdamentals," and keeping the learning process playful and exciting, Stronger Youth Brands programs leave life-long positive impacts on the children we serve and their families.

The Stronger Youth Brands Family currently includes:

Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program designed for children ages 2-8, with a focus on character development. We positively impact children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum, and communication. Our vision is to provide a beloved growth experience for every child, a remarkable experience for every family!

Soccer Shots currently has over 300 franchises across North America and serves over 550,000 children each year!

Little Kickers was founded in the UK in 2002 as a program to get young pre-school aged children involved in and enjoying sport.

Now, with 300+ franchises in over almost 30 countries, Little Kickers is a global leader in providing high quality football (American Soccer) skills, and important preschool learning to children - more than just soccer.

Our incredibly talented and caring team supports our franchise community in delivering programs through a variety of functions including field support, marketing, sales, technology, education & training, finance, and more! We're a group of 45+ individuals from diverse backgrounds and industries, brought together by our shared commitment to providing beloved growth experiences for every child, and remarkable experiences for every family.

• medical, dental, vision, group life/disability & more!
• growth opportunity
• casual dress code
• onsite futsal court & outdoor soccer field!
• yearly cost-of-living & performance salary increases

Our Culture and Values

Bringing our vision to reality is hard work; and we've found creating positive experiences for those who make it happen is as important as for the children and families we serve. That's why we're intentional about building a positive company culture that's fun and rewarding, with a strong foundation that supports us in our daily roles, especially when navigating hard decisions or complex problems.

SYB's culture is centered around our Core Values:

Our Core Values aren't just words in our handbook. As CEO - Justin Bredeman says, "it's how we behave around here." In addition to our teams commitment to embodying these values in their day-to-day jobs and interactions, these principals guide our efforts in things like:

• Team bonding and celebration: multiple employee events each year, where we have fun and get time together outside of work.
• Flexibility: offering a variety of ways to own work schedules, and balance work/productivity with other priorities.
• Transparency and Communication: regular updates on KPIs and overall company performance
• Feedback & Development: providing intentional feedback at least 2x's per year to help our team grow and identify goals and professional development opportunities.
• Annual cost-of-living and performance based-increases.
• and more!

Continues to hire good people and cultural fits - results in a genuine enjoyment going into the office and interacting with co-workers. The hybrid schedule is enjoyable and I appreciate the opportunity to work from home 3 days a week. The office space is professional yet warm, so working in the office is not a burden. The ownership team is generous, and I have received surprise bonuses a handful of times in the past 3 years. I believe that as Soccer Shots continues to grow and succeed, I will enjoy monetary benefits and increased opportunity.