Youth Soccer & Early Development Coach

KIDSUNITED Woodbury; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

KidsUnited Woodbury in Woodbury, MN is hiring coaches to lead fun, high-energy classes for kids aged 1.5 to 9. You’ll follow our curriculum, create a positive environment, and help children build confidence, coordination, and soccer skills.

Evening and weekend shifts, 15–35 hours weekly; pay $18–$21 per hour based on experience. Prior soccer and child interaction experience required. Part-time opportunities with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Soccer experience is required, either as a player, coach, or trainer.
• Experience working with children is required.
• Strong communication skills with children, parents, and teammates.
• Good time management and organization skills, with the ability to keep classes moving and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, high-energy classes for kids ages 1.5 to 9 years old.
• Follow the KidsUnited curriculum and class structure.
• Help kids build confidence, coordination, body control, teamwork, and soccer skills.
• Create a positive, encouraging environment for kids and families.
• Communicate with parents about their child's progress through daily parent feedback.
• Keep classes safe, organized, and engaging.
• Assist in the ongoing design of KidsUnited training program.
• Attend ongoing trainings and team meetings to continue professional development and uphold program standards.

Skills

Soccer experience

Experience working with children

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Be part of launching a brand-new KidsUnited location in Woodbury, MN. We help kids ages 1.5 to 9 years build confidence, coordination, soccer skills, and life skills through fun, structured classes.

What You’ll Do

• Lead fun, high-energy classes for kids ages 1.5 to 9 years old
• Follow the KidsUnited curriculum and class structure
• Help kids build confidence, coordination, body control, teamwork, and soccer skills
• Create a positive, encouraging environment for kids and families
• Communicate with parents about their child's progress through daily parent feedback
• Keep classes safe, organized, and engaging
• Assist in the ongoing design of KidsUnited training program
• Attend ongoing trainings and team meetings to continue professional development and uphold program standards

What Success Looks Like

• Kids are engaged, active, and excited to come back
• Parents feel welcomed and confident in the program
• Classes run smoothly, safely, and on schedule
• Coaches are prepared, dependable, and positive
• Kids grow in confidence, coordination, and soccer skills over time

Schedule & Pay

• We have opportunities for both smaller part-time schedules and larger, more consistent weekly schedules.
• Classes are held weekday afternoons/evenings from approximately 3:15–8:30pm and weekends from approximately 8:15am–2:30pm
• Coaches must be available for December 1 st -6 th for training and the grand opening weekend.Hours will be Tuesday-Friday 12-8 and Saturday & Sunday 8-4.
• Coaches must be available for at least 3 shifts per week
• We are hiring for consistent weekly schedules ranging from 3 to 6 shifts per week, based on availability, experience, and class needs
• Expected hours are approximately 15–35 hours per week
• Evening and weekend availability is required
• Pay: $18–$21/hour based on experience

What We’re Looking For

• Soccer experience is required, either as a player, coach, or trainer
• Experience working with children is required
• Qualified candidates should have either:
• At least 6 months of youth soccer coaching experience, or
• At least 1 year of experience working with children, combined with a background playing soccer
• Strong communication skills with children, parents, and teammates
• Good time management and organization skills, with the ability to keep classes moving and on schedule
• Comfortable leading kids through structured activities and following the KidsUnited curriculum
• Positive, dependable, energetic, and coachable

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Help kids build confidence, coordination, and soccer skills in a fun, encouraging environment
• Be part of launching a brand-new KidsUnited location in Woodbury
• Work with a supportive team that values energy, reliability, and coachability