Youth Soccer Coach

KIDSUNITED; DeWitt (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

KIDSUNITED is a soccer center focused on early development for children ages 1.5 to 9. As a coach, you will lead engaging classes, follow a structured curriculum, and contribute to ongoing program design, helping kids develop physical abilities and life skills through soccer.

You’ll build strong relationships with children and their parents, support health and safety, and participate in continuous professional development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 6 months of coaching soccer or 1 year of experience working with children and a background in playing soccer.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a KIDSUNITED TEAM environment and follow the curriculum.
• Flexibility to work day, evening, and weekend hours as needed.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Experience working with children is required.

Responsibilities

• Coach engaging classes for children ages 1.5-9.
• Follow the Kidsunited structure and curriculum.
• Assist in ongoing design of KIDSUNITED training program.
• Support children's growth by developing body mastery, soccer coordination and life skills.
• Build positive relationships with parents and children, creating a welcoming environment.
• Communicate with parents about progress through daily feedback.
• Keep accurate records of progress reviews.
• Ensure health and safety precautions are observed during activities.
• Attend trainings and team meetings for professional development.

Skills

Coaching soccer

Experience with children

Verbal & written communication

Team player

Time management

Flexible hours

Organizational skills

Job description

KIDSUNITED is a soccer center for early development. Our unique training method is intended to develop physical, personal, intellectual abilities and social skills of children from ages 1.5 to 9. KIDSUNITED not only teaches children how to play soccer; it also acts as an early development system, using soccer as the main educational and delivery tool. As a KidsUnited coach, you will have an opportunity to make a positive impact on children during the most important stage of their development years. Not only will you help children develop, but through our ongoing training, you can reach your full coaching potential.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coach engaging classes for children ages 1.5-9
• Follow the Kidsunited structure and curriculum
• Assist in the ongoing design of KIDSUNITED training program
• Support children's growth by developing their body mastery, soccer coordination and life skills through our curriculum
• Build positive relationships with both parents and children, creating a welcoming and encouraging environment
• Communicate with parents about their child's progress through daily parent feedback
• Keep accurate records of progress reviews
• Ensure that health and safety precautions are observed during all activities
• Attend ongoing trainings and team meetings to continue professional development and uphold program standards

Qualifications and Skills:

• At least 6 months of coaching soccer
• Or
• 1 year of experience working with children, combined with a background in playing soccer
• Solid verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to work and function in a KIDSUNITED TEAM environment
• Flexible to work day, evening, and weekend hours as needed
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Experience working with children required