Youth Soccer Instructor West LA area

Soccer Shots - Los Angeles North; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An engaging children's soccer program seeks enthusiastic coaches to inspire young athletes aged 2-8. This role focuses on creating a fun and positive experience for children while emphasizing character development through soccer. Coaches will benefit from comprehensive training and ongoing support, ensuring they can effectively communicate and connect with their young players. If you have a passion for working with children and want to make a meaningful impact in their lives, this part-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team that values kindness, patience, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy teaching young children and have reliable transportation.
• Background check and TB test results required.

Responsibilities

• Engage children ages 2-8 in fun soccer activities.
• Provide consistent coaching and character development.

Skills

Coaching Children

Character Development

Communication Skills

Reliability

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

Experience Working with Children

Job description

Children's Soccer Coach (2 - 8yr old Children)
Soccer Shots- Westside region (Santa Monica, West LA, Beverly Hills etc.)
$25 an hour - Part-time

Imagine being the best part of a child’s week.

Soccer Shots is a non-competitive soccer program for children 2-8 years old with a focus on character development. We are looking for enthusiastic coaches to positively impact children on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum, and communication. Our ready-to-use curricula allows you to focus on making class fun for our young athletes without worrying about what to teach.

If you’re looking for part-time opportunities in the the Valley (Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Van Nuys etc) and are:

1. dedicated to having fun with young children
2. care about character development, which is part of our curriculum
3. know how to use sport in working with kids
4. have a genuine love in helping kids succeed

we would love to meet you. We are prioritizing hiring soccer coaches who will be available for multiple sessions throughout the week and specifically for our afternoon sessions (most afternoon classes start setup between 2:30-3:15pm). This part-time soccer coach position is available immediately.

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

Essential Soccer Coach Qualifications:

1. Availability – Weekday availability (*Tues, Wed, Thur preferred) as well as Saturday mornings (8:30 am - 12:00pm).
2. Children THRIVE when they have consistent coaching, we are looking for coaches who can stay with us for a year or more.
3. Fun & Silly – MUST enjoy teaching young children, your goal is to make Soccer Shots the best 30-45 minutes of each child's week.
4. Reliable transportation – must have safe and reliable transportation to and from work and a valid driver’s license.
5. Background check cleared – must pass a Child Abuse History Clearance and Background Check.
6. Tb test results.

Preferred Soccer Coach Qualifications:

1. Experience working with children.
2. CPR/First Aid certified or ability to attain if needed.
3. Previous teaching or education/coaching experience (preferably children ages 2-8).

About Us

Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program for children ages 2-8 with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children's lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum and communication.

We train the best coaches in the business. Our coaches:

1. Experience a comprehensive training program towards certification, learning the use of developmentally appropriate coaching techniques.
2. Complete 20+ hours of training consistent with the "Soccer Shots Way".
3. Engage and inspire children.
4. Emphasize the importance of character development in addition to skill building.
5. Stay current with childhood education standards.
6. Undergo ongoing training, feedback and evaluation.
7. Communicate expertly – with children, parents, partners and each other.

We strive to be an excellent place to work. Our team:

1. Communicates frequently about what’s going well, what can be improved, challenges and important information.
2. Practices patience, kindness, humility and leadership.
3. Uses their influence to positively impact the lives of children.
4. Embraces feedback and evaluation as an opportunity for improvement.

We provide exceptional customer service. All members of our team:

1. Ensure timely, responsive, thoughtful and clear communication to parents.
2. Engage in operating a well-run organization.
3. Go the extra mile for the families and communities we serve.
4. Treat parents and children as part of the Soccer Shots family.

We use expert-approved curricula that aligns with early childhood education standards. Our program:

1. Places an emphasis on character development and skill building.
2. Is developed by childhood education specialists, professional soccer players and experienced and licensed soccer coaches.
3. Stays current with childhood education standards.

If working with a mission-driven team and impacting the lives of children brings you joy we’d love to talk to you!