Soccer Shots 2026-27 - Part Time Coach - Early Childhood Development

Soccer Shots Kalamazoo; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

School-Friendly Schedule

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Flexibility in scheduling

Career progression

Job summary

Soccer Shots Kalamazoo is seeking a passionate part-time soccer coach to run sessions for children aged 2–5 at Lansing-area childcares. You’ll lead energetic, fun sessions using Soccer Shots’ curriculum, with flexible hours ranging from 5 to 15+ hours per week.

Training and advancement opportunities are offered, along with a supportive coaching team. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, reliable, and safety-conscious with access to transportation.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for children and sports.
• Energetic, engaging, and responsible.
• Safety conscious and reliable transportation.
• Ability to stand, jog and model kids' soccer skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct soccer sessions for children aged 2–5.
• Set up and take down field equipment.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive coaching environment.
• Follow Soccer Shots curriculum and on-site safety protocols.
• Communicate with families and caregivers about sessions.

Job description

Soccer Shots is looking for a passionate part-time soccer coach to serve children ages 2-5 at Childcares in the Lansing, MI Area.

Looking for a fun and flexible job? Soccer Shots needs energetic, excited, and passionate individuals to pass on foundational FUN to children beginning their journeys in organized sports. We want committed, responsible, and organized team members who can make a child's 30 minutes on Soccer Island the BEST part of their week.

Weekly commitments can range from 5 hours to 15+ hours, with work taking place on-site at childcares. Time slots include Mornings, (8:45am-12:30) and Afternoons (2:30pm-5:00pm). Opportunities to grow your role within our team are available.

Benefits:

• School-Friendly Schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

What We Offer:

• Training - We offer a paid comprehensive training program to learn Soccer Shots’ curriculum, developmentally appropriate coaching techniques, and best practices.
• Flexibility – We only schedule you when you’re available, at sessions closest to you, with opportunities to change availability from season to season (winter/spring/summer/fall).
• Career Progression - We love to promote from within. Opportunities to take on full-time roles or internships in program coordination, coach management, marketing, partnerships, and more.
• Fun – Get ready to be active, laugh, cheer, and maybe even do a victory dance or two. Our coaches aren't just about teaching soccer; they're the smiling faces of our brand, delivering the unique Soccer Shots experience.
• YOUR IMPACT - It goes way beyond the field. Our inbox is filled with comments from families raving about our coaches who sparked passion for the game and helped build confidence in kids.

The Job:

• Bring “Soccer Island” alive with your enthusiasm and creativity.
• Conduct soccer sessions for children 2 to 5 years old, including field set-up and take-down.
• Encourage character development through positive reinforcement and modeling.
• Utilize expert-created Soccer Shots’ curriculum and early childhood development teaching techniques in every session.
• Foster a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Follow all on-site safety and attendance protocols.
• Communicate effectively with families, caregivers, and teachers.

Qualifications:

• No prior sports/coaching experience required.
• Genuine passion for children and sports.
• Energetic, engaging, and responsible.
• Safety conscious.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of kids ages 2-5.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to stand, jog, and model children’s soccer skills.
• Coaches must have or obtain state-required clearances.

Who We Are:

Soccer Shots is an engaging intro-to-soccer program fueled by coaches who are driven to impact children’s lives in a positive way. Our program focuses on age-appropriate soccer skills, character development, and fun in every session.

Our Core Values:

• We Care
• We’re Stronger Together
• We are Candid
• We Own It
• We Pursue Excellence
• We Grow

Don’t miss your chance to be part of a collaborative coaching team, changing lives through soccer.