LA Galaxy, Youth Programs Coach - Juniors and Skills

Los Angeles Galaxy; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Galaxy is seeking a Juniors & Skills Coach to lead engaging, age-appropriate soccer activities for Galaxy Juniors programs.

You'll create a fun, safe practice environment, follow the curriculum, and help with setup and equipment at Galaxy Park in Carson and other venues. This role requires enthusiasm, reliability, and ability to work evenings and weekends with young children.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalency required.
• 0–2 years: No previous experience necessary, willing to learn and follow curriculum with children 18 months to 7 years for Galaxy Juniors.
• Must enjoy working with children in a group setting, classes 3–12 players.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to walk, bend, and run consistently for at least 1 hour.
• Ability to take and pass a background and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Provide a well-organized, fun, and safe practice environment by implementing the age-appropriate curriculum during scheduled programs.
• Exude enthusiasm with participants, motivating them through positive reinforcement, patience, and maturity.
• Lead setup and breakdown of assigned programs and maintain equipment and Galaxy-branded clothing.
• Communicate effectively with participants, facility guests, and other Galaxy staff.
• Complete attendance sheet for each session and submit to onsite Galaxy Programs staff.

Skills

Engaging children

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The LA Galaxy Juniors & Skills Coach will exemplify high energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism in all Soccer Programming. Programs include Galaxy Juniors, Skills Training, as well as optional opportunities to coach at birthday parties and in-house league teams. The locations include Galaxy Park (Carson), Kinecta Soccer Center, powered by the LA Galaxy (Torrance) and future locations. As an employee of the LA Galaxy, the Juniors & Skills Coach will build positive relationships with the community and portray a positive image of the LA Galaxy.

Essential Functions

• Provide a well‑organized, fun, and safe practice environment for players by implementing the age‑appropriate curriculum during the scheduled programs.
• Exude enthusiasm with all participants, engaging them in a motivating and encouraging manner through positive reinforcement, patience, and maturity.
• Lead set‑up and break‑down of assigned programs and maintain program‑specific equipment and LA Galaxy‑branded clothing.
• Communicate effectively with program participants, facility guests, and other LA Galaxy staff.
• Complete attendance sheet for each session, submitting it to the onsite LA Galaxy Programs staff member.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum education level of: High School Diploma or its equivalency
• 0–2 years: No previous experience necessary, must be willing to learn and follow program curriculum and standards with children 18 months to 7 years old for Galaxy Juniors.
• Must be excited to work with children in a group setting, with classes ranging in size from 3 to 12 players.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to walk, bend, and run consistently for a minimum of 1 hour.
• Ability to take and successfully pass a background and drug‑test.

Pay Scale

• Galaxy Juniors Coach with USSF Grassroots License or comparable license: $20.00
• Galaxy Juniors Coach with USSF D License or comparable license: $22.50
• Galaxy Juniors Coach with USSF C License or comparable license and above: $25.00

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.