Lead Soccer Coach

Super Soccer Stars; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Up to $35/hr

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Impact on kids

Job summary

Super Soccer Stars in New Milford, CT is seeking an energetic Soccer Coach to lead fun, educational activities for children while ensuring safety for all participants.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of youth coaching experience, a dynamic, engaging personality, and the flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Training and adherence to the Coaching Manual are expected to support ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience coaching soccer at youth levels.
• Ability to engage audiences with a fun and dynamic personality.
• Leadership ability and passion for working with athletes of all ages.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.
• Commitment to upholding the values and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized attention to help every child succeed.
• Use a non-competitive approach to keep classes fun and low-stress.
• Use positive reinforcement to encourage improvement and celebrate success.
• Be open to feedback and participate in regular trainings per Coaching Manual.

Skills

Soccer coaching

Engaging personality

Leadership

Flexibility

Values alignment

Job description

The Company

Youth Athletes United was created to provide the best programming and service in the market for youth sports, starting with their first sports experience. Our goal is to provide an experience where every child is an athlete. The long‑term impact will allow us to create healthy habits at a young age, teach life skills and increase youth activity across the board.

The History

Super Soccer Stars has been in the youth soccer business for over 22 years and has been recognized as the largest operating program in the US.

The Position

We are looking to hire an energetic and fun‑loving Soccer Coach! This person will lead our children in fun and educational activities while ensuring safety for all. Our ideal candidate has prior experience working as a soccer coach (or teacher, counselor or leader), and enjoys working with children.

Responsibilities

• Our Coaches provide individualized attention to ensure every child has the ability to succeed.
• 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 trainings and following the Super Soccer Stars Coaching Manual.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2‑3 years of experience coaching soccer at various youth levels.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and entertain audiences with a fun and dynamic personality.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and a passion for working with athletes of all ages and skill levels.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.
• Commitment to upholding the values and mission of our organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive starting pay $25/hr, with potential to earn up to $35/hr.
• Rewarding Work: Working with children can be incredibly fulfilling as you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on their lives and contribute to their development and growth.
• Opportunity for Creativity: Working with kids often allows for creative expression and innovative teaching methods to engage and inspire the next generation of players.
• Professional Development: Positions involving working with children often provide opportunities for professional development, including training in child development, educational techniques, and behavior management strategies.
• Flexible Schedule: We can work with your availability to create the most mutually beneficial schedule.