Soccer Coach Ages 38

Jewish Community Center Works; New York (NY); On-site; USD 5,200 - 6,200; Part time

Job summary

Riverdale Y is seeking a Part-Time Youth Soccer Coach to lead practices for children aged 3-8, focusing on fun, safety, and fundamentals of soccer.

You will plan engaging practices, adapt activities by age, supervise sessions, and communicate with parents and staff while promoting teamwork and sportsmanship in a positive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 3-8.
• Knowledge of basic soccer rules and fundamentals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with young children.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Energetic, patient, friendly, and encouraging.

Responsibilities

• Lead soccer practices and activities for children ages 3-8.
• Teach age-appropriate soccer fundamentals.
• Plan and organize engaging practices, drills, games, and activities.
• Adapt activities to different ages, skill levels, and abilities.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and supportive environment for all children.
• Encourage teamwork, cooperation, sportsmanship, and respect.
• Provide positive feedback and encouragement to young players.
• Help children develop coordination, balance, agility, and basic athletic skills.
• Supervise children throughout practices and activities.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents, guardians, and program staff.
• Ensure soccer equipment is properly used, organized, and stored.
• Follow all facility, program, and child-safety policies.
• Report injuries, safety concerns, or behavioral issues to the sports director.
• Arrive prepared and on time for all scheduled sessions.
• Perform other youth soccer program duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with children

Soccer coaching

Basic soccer knowledge

Effective communication

Energetic and patient

Engaging children

Dependable and punctual

Age-appropriate activities

CPR/First Aid

Youth recreation experience

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Purpose of the Position

The Youth Soccer Coach is responsible for leading fun, safe, and age appropriate soccer activities for children ages 3-8. The coach will introduce young players to the fundamentals of soccer while helping them develop coordination, confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a love for the game.The primary goal is to create a positive and encouraging environment where every child feels included, supported, and excited to participate.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead soccer practices and activities for children ages 3-8.
• Teach age appropriate soccer fundamentals, including dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, and basic game concepts.
• Plan and organize engaging practices, drills, games, and activities.
• Adapt activities to different ages, skill levels, and abilities.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and supportive environment for all children.
• Encourage teamwork, cooperation, sportsmanship, and respect.
• Provide positive feedback and encouragement to young players.
• Help children develop coordination, balance, agility, and basic athletic skills.
• Supervise children throughout practices and activities.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents, guardians, and program staff.
• Ensure soccer equipment is properly used, organized, and stored.
• Follow all facility, program, and child-safety policies.
• Report injuries, safety concerns, or behavioral issues to the sports director.
• Arrive prepared and on time for all scheduled sessions.
• Perform other youth soccer program duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 3-8 preferred.
• Previous soccer playing, coaching, or instructional experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic soccer rules and fundamentals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with young children.
• Energetic, patient, friendly, and encouraging personality.
• Ability to keep young children engaged and actively participating.
• Dependable, punctual, and professional.
• Ability to create age-appropriate activities in a fun and positive environment.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Previous experience in youth recreation, sports, childcare, or physical education is a plus.

Position

Part-Time Youth Soccer Coach

Work Schedule & Compensation

• Position: Part-Time
• Day: Sunday
• Hours: 10am to 12pm
• Pay: $50-$60 per hour

Under $25,000

Agency Information:

Our Mission:

Riverdale Y enriches lives by cultivating universally-shared values central to Jewish life, through educational, cultural, wellness, and service programs for all.

Our Values:

We build and strengthen community.

We create a space of belonging, where everyone feels respected and appreciated for who they are.

We have a responsibility to care for one another, in our local community and in our world.

We nurture our minds, bodies and souls.

We are committed to lifelong learning and growth.