Youth Soccer Coach Part Time

Soccer Shots Franchising; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting rate

Soccer equipment and curriculum

Supportive environment

Leadership training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Soccer Shots Lehigh Valley & Upper Bucks is seeking part-time coaches to lead 30–45 minute sessions for groups of up to 12 children, following a curriculum that builds motor skills and character. Ideal candidates provide safety-first child engagement and are ready to arrive early to set up equipment.

We offer a supportive environment, training, and opportunities for growth. Availability includes mornings or evenings across Monday–Saturday, with seasons running year-round and shifted timelines.

Qualifications

• Safety-conscious and focused on child safety.
• Engaging with each child using positive affirmation.
• Organized and able to follow a lesson plan with consistent routines.
• Responsible, representing Soccer Shots professionally.
• Energetic and able to create a fun, engaging session.

Responsibilities

• Lead 30–45 minute classes for up to 12 kids.
• Follow a weekly curriculum emphasizing motor skills and character development.
• Arrive 15 minutes early to set up equipment.
• Engage each child individually while maintaining safety.
• Manage equipment and class roster; attend team trainings.

Skills

Childcare experience

Safety awareness

Engaging with kids

Punctuality

Ability to follow curriculum

Job description

Position Overview:

Soccer Shots Lehigh Valley & Upper Bucks is hiring fun, energetic, and dependable Part-Time Coaches as we pursue our vision to “positively impact and inspire lives!

For coaches in our area, including Macungie, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Center Valley, Coopersburg, and more!

About Soccer Shots - Lehigh Valley & Upper Bucks

Soccer Shots is the leader in youth soccer development for children ages 2 through 8. Our nationally recognized program offers a high-energy, fun, age-appropriate introduction to the wonderful game of soccer. Our innovative curriculum emphasizes both soccer skills and character development. Our goal is simple: to leave a lasting, positive impact on every child we serve.

We're passionate about what we do, and are looking to add people to our team who feel the same; people who are fired up about the idea of impacting the next generation through the game of soccer.

AVAILABILITY:

The ideal availability would be at least three mornings per week (not including Sundays), and/or three evenings per week (not including Sundays).

Our current available classes run Monday through Saturday mornings, Monday through Friday evenings.

Our seasons generally run the following timelines, but are subject to slight changes:

• Winter - January through early March


• Spring - mid-March through end of May


• Summer - mid-June through mid-August


• Fall - September through mid-November

This is a part-time seasonal position. We are looking for excellent, consistent coaches who can return season after season.

THE JOB:

• Lead fun, safe classes for up to 12 kids (30-45 minutes)


• Follow a weekly curriculum focused on motor skills and character development


• Arrive 15 minutes early to set up equipment


• Engage each child individually during class while ensuring the safety of all


• Manage equipment and class roster


• Attend team meetings and trainings


• Use creativity to make each session engaging and impactful!

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive starting rate with advancement opportunities


• Soccer equipment, gear, and curriculum material


• Supportive environment


• Leadership Training


• Growth Opportunities within the company

REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal coach must meet the following criteria:

• Safety-conscious, whose #1 priority is the safety of all children under their care.


• Caring, engaging with each child through specific and positive affirmation.


• Organized, who plan ahead and are systematic in routine, conducting each session according to the lesson plan and working with children to maintain appropriate order for the age group.


• Responsible, who are committed to doing what is expected of them as the coach and \"face\" of Soccer Shots.


• Energetic, bringing Soccer Shots to life by creating a fun and exciting atmosphere that leads a child to smile and participate.


• Prior soccer experience is not required. The secret sauce is a passion for positively impacting children's lives in a fun and safe way.


• Valid driver's license and access to personal vehicle.


• Availability to return for multiple back-to-back seasons.


• Must be at least 18 years of age.

THE BEST COACHES IN THE BUSINESS:

Soccer Shots is the #1 Children's Fitness franchise in the country. We have reached that accolade not just from our incredible curriculum, leadership, or passion, but because we only hire the best individuals to work with our children. It's imperative that you not only enjoy working with children but that you also have previous childcare experience and are incredibly passionate about spreading the love of sports. We want our Soccer Shots sessions to be the BEST 30-45 minutes of each child's week as we strive to develop basic soccer skills, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles in each of our children. We operate in daycares, preschools, churches, community centers, and parks all over the Lehigh Valley & Upper Bucks County areas. We provide training, soccer equipment, and all curriculum materials.

Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour