Soccer Coach

Impact Kids; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Kids in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a dynamic Soccer Coach to lead daily instruction for youth ages 4–14, implementing our curriculum and maintaining a safe, enjoyable learning environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of youth coaching experience (1–5 years in soccer) and strong communication with children and parents. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; background checks are required. Travel may be involved as part of program duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children; soccer coaching experience (1–5 years) required.
• Excellent communication with children and parents; ability to use clear, concise language.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily soccer instruction/coaching to students aged 4 to 14 with varying abilities.
• Demonstrate soccer skills, explain concepts, observe performance, and give feedback.
• Supervise groups with attention to behavior, health, safety, and development.
• Ensure student and team safety at all times.
• Plan daily sessions in a fun, creative way.
• Collaborate with fellow Activity Specialists and model positive behavior.

Skills

Coaching soccer

Child engagement

Communication

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Us:

Impact Kids has been providing safe, fun, and meaningful enrichment programs for over 10 years, and today we serve students at public and private schools across the country. Students have a safe space to develop, learn, play, and most importantly, just be kids in our before, during, and after school programs!

Who We Are Looking For:

Looking for experienced individuals for teaching and instruction of youth soccer classes and camps. Candidate must possess a high energy, positive approach with a genuine desire to impact young children’s lives through sports. The ideal candidate would be an athlete with considerable skill and be passionate about coaching. This individual must provide constructive criticism, implement company curriculum, and be a team player. Also demonstrate outstanding communication skills with children and their parents, which include the ability to use clear, concise, and grammatically correct written and oral language in all aspects of professional interaction with students, their families, peers, the leadership team and the larger community.

A Child abuse clearance and criminal checks are required.

Experience Requirements:

A Minimum of 2 years of previous experience working with children; examples include but are not limited to: academic/athletic tutoring, camp counselor, and youth volunteer. Soccer/youth sports coaching experience (1 – 5 years minimum) required.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required)

Essential Job Responsibilities:

The Soccer coach is responsible for the supervision of students, giving soccer-specific coaching and instruction, providing a safe and fun learning environment, and serving as a positive role model for students.

• Provide daily soccer instruction/coaching to students between the ages of 4 and 14 with different ability levels.
• Demonstrate soccer skills and tactics, explaining the principles behind them, observe and assess students performance, and give them feedback on their progress.
• Group supervision of students with attention to: behavior and group management, health and safety, security, and personal and skill development.
• Ensure the safety of students and team members.
• Organize and prepare daily plans in a fun and creative manner.
• Use effective classroom management skills to lead the activity and effectively create a fun environment where everyone feels included.
• Work effectively with fellow Activity Specialists and collaborate on daily responsibilities. Serve as a positive role model to students.
• Follow the Impact Kids Code of Conduct and maintain the Impact Kids look at all times.
• Exhibit Impact Kids Core Values at all times and adhere to all company policies.
• Have fun!

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Be willing to travel. Ability to respond to emergency situations that may require running and climbing stairs. Good physical condition which enables candidate to execute all responsibilities associated with this position.