Lead Soccer Party Coach

Chelsea Piers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation benefits

Free gym membership

LinkedIn Learning access

Venue benefits

Job summary

Chelsea Piers in New York, NY is seeking energetic coaches to lead youth sports events and birthday parties. You will work with children ages 2-13, focusing on soccer-based activities, drills, and games while maintaining a safe, engaging environment.

You should be punctual, dependable, and upbeat, with strong customer service, excellent communication, and the ability to work weekends (at least five days a month). Experience coaching children is required; soccer experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience coaching/working with children ages 2-13.
• Soccer coaching experience is required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Punctual, energetic, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead sports activities for kids, teens, and adults during weekend parties and events.
• Lead soccer activities, drills, and games by age.
• Maintain a safe, engaging, and fun environment with staff.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and keep guests positive and energized.
• Additional weekday/weekend shifts for classes and youth/adult events may be available.

Skills

Soccer coaching

Child engagement

Customer service

Punctuality

Job description

About Chelsea Piers

At Chelsea Piers you will find colleagues who are passionate about what we do. Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities, excellent benefits, and proven career growth opportunities for people who are passionate about transforming the lives of our community through sports, fitness, and event experiences. All employees receive transportation benefits, a complimentary membership to Chelsea Piers Fitness, access to LinkedIn Learning, and other exciting venue benefits.

About the Opportunity

The Chelsea Piers Field House is looking for energetic coaches to work youth sports events and birthday parties. Candidates should be passionate about working with children, have athletic experience and ability, and possess excellent verbal communication and customer service skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate sports activities for kids, teens, and adults during weekend birthday parties and events
• Lead soccer-based party activities, including scrimmages, skill drills, and games suited to varying ages
• Maintain a safe, engaging, and fun environment at all times, alongside lead and junior staff
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and encouragement to guests and staff
• Remain positive and calm during events
• Additional weekday & weekend shifts for classes and youth & adult events will be available

These responsibilities are not comprehensive and can change at any time at the supervisor's discretion.

Qualifications

About You

You are punctual, dependable, and energetic. You have experience working with children ages 2-13 and love soccer.

• Ability to work at least five weekend days a month.
• A minimum of two years of experience coaching/instructing/working with children between the ages of 2-13.
• Experience as a coach in soccer is required; additional experience in basketball, baseball, or flag football is a plus.
• Excellent customer service skills, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to maintain a professional and courteous manner at all times.
• An outgoing, energetic personality and enjoy working in a team environment.

This position is based at Chelsea Piers in New York, New York

Chelsea Piers is an Equal Opportunity Employer