Early Childhood Soccer Coach

Lil' Kickers Franchising; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a nationwide soccer program dedicated to child development! As an Early Childhood Soccer Coach, you'll inspire children aged 18 months to 10 years through engaging soccer classes. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in young lives while enjoying a fun and supportive environment. With training provided, you can grow your skills and career in youth sports. If you're passionate about working with kids and fostering their development, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Quarterly leadership training

Individual quarterly retention bonuses

Quarterly team outings

Team competitions and contests

Additional hours for kids' birthday parties

Qualifications

• Experience with children aged 18 months to 10 years.
• Ability to teach life skills to kids.

Responsibilities

• Set up the field and prepare for classes.
• Teach 50-minute structured soccer classes.
• Communicate with families before and after classes.

Skills

Experience working with children

Teaching life skills

Communication with families

Education

Early Childhood Education

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Description

Responsive recruiter

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Location

8200 Lehigh Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053

Job Description

Do you love working with children? Enjoy storytelling, teaching, and inspiring children? Join the Lil' Kickers & Skills Institute Team! An LKSoccer Coach will lead children, ranging in age from 18 months - 10 years old, through a 50-minute, structured class. The Coach is responsible for providing a safe, creative, and fun experience, delivering on-field instruction that sets LKSoccer.com apart.

Love making a difference in the lives of children? Lil' Kickers (18mo-5yrs) is a nationally renowned child development program, and Skills Institute (5-10yrs) is a leading soccer training program. We strive to create a culture where all are welcomed without judgment, forgiven for mistakes, and loved unconditionally! Join our team today and inspire over 15,000 children each year!

Responsibilities

• Field set-up and class preparation
• Teach 50-minute soccer classes
• Communicate with families before and after classes
• Clean up the field before clocking out

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 18 months - 10 years
• Ability to teach important life skills to kids
• No experience required; training provided (entry level)

Additional Benefits

• Quarterly leadership training
• Individual quarterly retention bonuses
• Quarterly team outings
• Team competitions and contests
• Potential for leadership and career growth
• Additional hours available for kids' birthday parties

Ideal Candidate

If you have experience as a soccer coach, youth sports instructor, kids dance teacher, or are studying Early Childhood Education or Youth Ministry, or are a former camp counselor or youth leader, this job is perfect for you.

Compensation

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour

About Us

Lil' Kickers is a nationwide soccer program rooted in child development theory for kids ages 18 months to 10 years old. We focus on helping children build physical, intellectual, and emotional skills through soccer, with over 100 locations across the U.S. and Canada, serving more than 1,000,000 participants over 20 years.

Our Philosophy

Using child development theories, our curriculum is child-centered, creative, and comprehensive. We reward effort over outcome to encourage children to try again and again, ensuring an engaging on-field experience that keeps children coming back.

Our Mission

To inspire. We believe childhood is a magical time full of possibilities. We approach everything from a developmental perspective, making learning fun and inclusive for all children, whether they aim to be soccer stars or just want to play. Every coach undergoes rigorous training to ensure the best, age-appropriate instruction.

Minimum Requirements

None explicitly listed beyond experience and enthusiasm for working with children.