Soccer Coach

Lil' Kickers; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

League Team Credit

Free Membership

Employee Discounts

Competitive Wages

Flexible Scheduling

Beverages & Discounts

Job summary

Lil’ Kickers in Escondido, CA is seeking an enthusiastic Skills Institute Instructor to lead groups of kids aged 5–12 through soccer activities, delivering fun, safe sessions with clear communication and structured lesson plans. This part-time role requires weekend shifts and reliable attendance. Compensation ranges from $15.00 to $18.00 per hour, with flexible scheduling and beverage/discount perks.

Qualifications

• Willingness to be a Team Player and a Hard Worker.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with supervisors and with customers.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
• Be able to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and welcome participants in class.
• Explain program rules and policies to kids and parents.
• Adhere to safety rules for Skills Institute participants.
• Manage and organize daily lesson plans; weekly curriculum provided.
• Set up, clean up, and maintain a field.
• Attend pre-shift training and planning meetings.
• Provide progress updates to parents after sessions.
• Attend daily meetings and quarterly trainings.

Skills

Team Player

Hard Worker

Clear Communication

Lifting 25 lbs

Stand for Long

Weekend Availability

Customer Communication

Job description

Employment Benefits

• League Team Credit (eligible after probationary period)
• Free Membership
• Employee Discounts programming
• Competitive Wages
• Flexible scheduling
• Free beverages and concession discounts
  

Company Overview

Our business provides recreational services for children from the ages of 5 - 12 years old. We do this through a variety of activities and programming through clinics, leagues, camps, and events.

Job Summary

As a Skills Institute Instructor, you will be responsible for leading groups of kids, ages ranging from 5 to 12 years old, through different soccer activities and development games while providing a fun, safe environment. Instructors need to be professional, great communicators, organized, safe, able to manage behaviors, and of course fun.

The position would be Part-time.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Greet customers and welcome those participants in class
• Explain all program rules and policies to kids and parents
• Adhere to strict safety rules for Skills Institute participants
• Manage and organize daily lesson plans for classes. Weekly curriculum is provided
• Responsible for set up, clean up, and maintaining a field
• Attend pre-shift training and planning meetings before classes
• Continued coaches training throughout the seasons
• Providing recommendation cards to students at the end of each session
• Communication before and after classes with parents about their child’s progress
• Attend daily meetings before class and quarterly trainings
• Requirement to work at least 1 weekend shift each week
• Required to work consistent shifts throughout each session
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager
  

Qualifications

• Willingness to be a Team Player and a Hard Worker.
• Prior experience as a coach not required
• Must be able to communicate clearly with supervisors and with customers
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
• Be able to work on your feet for an extended period of time
• Must be able to work weekends
  

All classes and camps will take place at either

North County Soccer Park: 14530 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064

Escondido Sports Center: 3315 Bear Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025

Compensation: $15.00 - $18.00 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.