Lead Soccer Instructor/Referee

YMCA of Dane County; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Dane County in Sun Prairie, WI is seeking a Lead Soccer Instructor / Referee to deliver year-round programming for youth ages 10–14. You will run sessions, support assistants, referee league games, and foster a safe, organized environment focused on player development.

Hours range 2–7 per week, weekdays or Saturday mornings 8–1; pay $17–$18 per hour. Ideal candidates bring soccer playing, coaching, or refereeing experience and a passion for mentoring young athletes within a community

Qualifications

• Soccer playing, coaching, or refereeing experience.
• Enjoys working with youth athletes, particularly ages 10–14.
• Confident leading groups and communicating with players, parents, coaches, and staff.
• Dependable, organized, and prepared.
• Passionate about player development and creating a positive sports environment.
• Willing to take direction while also bringing new ideas to the program.

Responsibilities

• Soccer Instruction: Execute program curriculum and session plans; teach fundamental and advanced skills; provide instruction and feedback; keep sessions organized and engaging.
• Assistant Coach Leadership: Lead and communicate with the partnered Assistant Soccer Coach; delegate responsibilities; model professionalism; referee YMCA youth soccer league games; manage game flow and safety.
• Program Development: Grow year-round soccer opportunities for ages 10–14; provide ideas on curriculum and equipment; help develop future clinics, camps, leagues, and other opportunities.

Skills

Soccer experience

Coaching

Refereeing

Youth engagement

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Department: Sports
Reports to: Sports & Programs Director
Position: Part-Time
Primary Focus: Youth Soccer, Ages 10–14

Position Overview

The Lead Soccer Instructor / Referee will work alongside the Sports & Programs Director to grow and deliver year-round soccer programming for athletes ages 10–14. This position will lead instructional programs, support assistant coaches, referee league games, and help create a positive, organized environment focused on player development.

The immediate focus will be launching Futsal Skills, Drills & 3v3! beginning November 3rd.

Key Responsibilities

Soccer Instruction

• Execute program curriculum and session plans.
• Teach fundamental and advanced skills including dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, defending, and game awareness.
• Provide instruction and feedback appropriate for different skill levels.
• Keep sessions organized, active, and engaging.

Assistant Coach Leadership

• Lead and communicate with the partnered Assistant Soccer Coach.
• Delegate responsibilities and provide guidance during practices and programs.
• Model strong coaching and professionalism.
• Referee YMCA youth soccer league games.
• Apply rules fairly and consistently.
• Manage game flow while promoting safety and sportsmanship.
• Communicate professionally with players and coaches.

Program Development

• Work with the Sports & Programs Director to grow year-round soccer opportunities for ages 10–14.
• Provide ideas and feedback on curriculum, equipment, and program structure.
• Help develop future clinics, camps, academies, leagues, and other soccer opportunities.

Ideal Candidate

• Soccer playing, coaching, or refereeing experience.
• Enjoys working with youth athletes, particularly ages 10–14.
• Confident leading groups and communicating with players, parents, coaches, and staff.
• Dependable, organized, and prepared.
• Passionate about player development and creating a positive sports environment.
• Willing to take direction while also bringing new ideas to the program.

Hours can range between 2-7, weekdays or Saturday mornings from 8-1.

Salary: $17-$18.00 /hour

Why This Position?

This is more than a coaching or referee position. It is an opportunity to help build and grow the next level of YMCA soccer for ages 10–14 while gaining valuable experience in coaching, leadership, and youth sports program development.