Soccer Coach

Lil' Kickers; Danvers (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Field access

Team environment

Relationship building

Professional skills

Referral bonus

Team outings

Job summary

Lil’ Kickers is a nationwide soccer program focused on child development through fun. As a Coach you will lead engaging weekly classes for children ages 18 months to 12 years, guiding activities that promote growth in a safe, creative learning environment.

This entry-level role provides training and a pathway to develop coaching and leadership skills. Expect flexible, part-time hours, including weekend mornings, and a supportive team culture that values relationships and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Entry Level - no prior coaching experience required; training provided.
• Follow weekly lesson plans that outline games and activities.
• Adhere to safety guidelines for Lil’ Kickers programming.
• Set up, clean up, and maintain the field.
• Assist with grassroots marketing and community events.
• Complete and attend all Lil’ Kickers training as scheduled.
• Work consistent shifts throughout each session.
• Make customer care calls each session; weekend morning availability.
• Aim for high customer retention season after season.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an amazing on-field experience each class.
• Lead activities promoting child development in a safe, fun environment.
• Support program goals and community engagement.

Skills

Team player

Reliable

Passionate

Honesty

Creativity

Coachable

Tools

Training completion

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Enjoy being part of a team in a dynamic work environment dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children.
• Flexible and consistent hours that are conducive to a student's schedule.
• Access to field and court space when available.
• Build Rewarding relationships!
  • "I've learned a lot about myself through the relationships I've built with kids. There is not a more rewarding feeling than making a child's day better and potentially having an impact on their life." Coach Hannah
• Foster your interest in child development in an active environment!
  • "Knowing that I have an influence on the maturity and growth of the children make coming to work each day worth it." Coach Jill
• Learn professional skills like leadership, confidence, and problem solving as a Lil’ Kickers Coach.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Team outings.

As a Lil’ Kickers & Skills Institute Coach you will provide fun, friendly, structured weekly classes for children ages 18 months - 12 years old. You will be responsible for leading kids through different activities and games that promote each child’s development while providing a safe and creative learning environment.

Company Overview

Lil’ Kickers can be described as "child development, fueled by fun."

Step onto the field during any Lil’ Kickers class and you will find it transformed into a world created just for kids. Our well-trained coaches bring high energy and creativity as they lead games and activities that serve as a great introduction to soccer, as well as help children, master developmental milestones, appropriate for their age.

Job Summary

• Deliver an amazing on-field experience each and every class.

Responsibilities

• Entry Level - no prior coaching experience necessary. Training provided.
• Follow weekly lesson plans that outline games and activities.
• Adhere to safety guidelines outlined for Lil’ Kickers programming.
• Set up, clean up, and maintain the field.
• Assist with grassroots marketing efforts and community events.
• Complete, and attend, all Lil’ Kickers training as scheduled.
• Work consistent shifts throughout each session.
• Make customer care calls each session.Be available to work weekend mornings.
• Achieve a high rate of customer retention from season to season.
• Come to work each day with a positive attitude and ready to have fun!

Qualifications

• The ideal applicant is a team player that is reliable, passionate, and willing to go the extra mile for the children in their classes.
• Highly sought-after characteristics of a Lil’ Kickers Coach include honesty, creativity, and being coachable while always trying your best.

Compensation: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

About Us

Lil’ Kickers is a nationwide soccer program rooted in child development theory for kids ages 18 months to 12 years old. Weekly classes are packed with fun and taught by dynamic coaches with a passion for kids. We focus on helping children build strong physical, intellectual and emotional skills using the game of soccer. With more than 100 locations across the U.S. and Canada, Lil’ Kickers has been a source of fun and individual growth for more than 1,000,000 participants over the past 20 years.

Our Philosophy

Using world-renowned child development theories, our curriculum is child-centered, creative, and comprehensive. By rewarding the children's effort and not just the outcome, we drive the will to try again and again and again. We believe an amazing on-field experience will keep children engaged and coming back for more.

Our Mission

To inspire. We believe childhood is a magical time full of possibilities. We believe in approaching everything from a developmental perspective. We believe learning should be fun. We believe in creating space for all children whether they are on the road to all-star soccer or simply just want to play.

Every Coach within Lil' Kickers has gone through rigorous training to make sure each child is getting the best instruction possible that is both age-appropriate and developmentally minded.