Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Signing bonus
- Training & development
- Kickstart Your Career in Youth Sports
Overview
Soccer Shots is hiring part-time Youth Sports Coaches to lead engaging sports sessions for young children. This is a great opportunity for college students, student‑athletes, future teachers and coaches, sports management and education majors, childcare workers, camp counselors, and anyone who loves working with kids!
Soccer is the primary foundation of this role. Coaches should expect to lead soccer sessions as their core responsibility each week. As our program continues to grow, coaches may also have the opportunity to support introductory basketball and movement‑based enrichment programs.
This is more than a part‑time job. It is a chance to gain real experience in coaching, leadership, communication, child development, group management, and youth sports programming!
Compensation
Coaching pay is based on role level, assignment type, and advancement.
- Paid per session (not hourly)
- Sessions are 30–40 minutes long
- Most locations have multiple back‑to‑back sessions
- Lead Coach: $20 per session
- Head Coach: $22 per session (eligible after 1 year / 4 seasons)
- Program Lead: $24 per session (eligible after 2 years / 8 seasons)
- Standard Coaching Rates: Lead Coach $40/hr, Head Coach $44/hr, Program Lead $48/hr
- Additional Earning Opportunities: Weekday substitute coaching +$4/hr above standard coaching rate, Weekend coaching +$6/hr above standard coaching rate, Office/admin work $15/hr
- Maximum Earning Potential with Substitute Coaching: Lead Coach up to $46/hr, Head Coach up to $50/hr, Program Lead up to $54/hr
- Additional perks: $50 sign‑on bonus, Paid training, Required clearance reimbursement (value $60+), Flexible part‑time schedule, Advancement opportunities into Lead Coach, Head Coach, Program Lead, internships, and full‑time roles, Experience that translates well to careers in education, coaching, sports management, recreation, childcare, leadership, marketing, and business operations.
What You’ll Do
- Lead fun and engaging soccer sessions for children ages 18‑months – 8 yrs.
- Use our structured curriculum to create a positive and age‑appropriate experience
- Set up and break down fields, goals, and equipment
- Teach basic soccer skills through games, movement, and play
- Support introductory basketball sessions as our multi‑sport programming grows
- Help lead movement‑based enrichment and character development activities
- Model positive behavior, teamwork, confidence, respect, and responsibility
- Create a safe, welcoming, and high‑energy environment for every child
- Communicate professionally with families, schools, and program partners as needed
What We’re Looking For
No coaching experience is required. We provide paid training, curriculum support, and ongoing coaching development.
- Passionate about working with children
- Energetic, reliable, and positive
- Comfortable leading groups and speaking confidently
- Patient, adaptable, and safety‑focused
- Excited to coach soccer and grow into multi‑sport programming
- Able to stand, jog, demonstrate basic skills, and stay active during sessions
- Able to follow a curriculum while bringing personality and energy
- Able to travel reliably to program locations
- Able to obtain required state clearances, which we reimburse
- Experience in soccer, basketball, coaching, childcare, education, camps, recreation, customer service, leadership, or youth development is helpful, but not required.
Apply Today
If you enjoy working with kids, bring positive energy, and want a flexible part‑time role with strong pay, real growth opportunities, and meaningful impact, we would love to meet you!
Apply today to become a Youth Sports Coach with Soccer Shots.