Youth Sports Coach

Super Soccer Stars; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Paid training opportunities

Bonus programs

Job summary

A leading youth sports program is seeking enthusiastic coaches to work with children aged 1-5 in New York. The role offers flexible schedules and requires a passion for sports and working with young kids. Coaches will provide individual attention and foster a fun, positive environment during classes. Candidates with a background in fitness, sports, or experience with children are preferred. Opportunities for further training and career growth are also available.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel.
• Experience with young children is a plus.
• Background in fitness or sports-related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time for every class.
• Provide individual attention to each child.
• Create a fun, stress-free environment during classes.
• Encourage children using positive reinforcement.
• Attending regular training sessions to improve coaching skills.

Skills

Passion for sports and working with young children

Ability to travel to local schools

Positive reinforcement techniques

Open-minded and feedback receptive

Education

Valid driver's license

Aged 18 or older

Job description

About Us

Soccer Stars is the leading youth sports program for children ages 12 months to 13 years in Long Island and Eastern Queens. Our acclaimed program provides an energetic, enjoyable, and age‑suitable introduction to the fantastic game of soccer by providing classes, camps, and clinics held in schools, community centers, and local parks. We take pride in our creative curriculum, which focuses not only on soccer skills but also on fostering social skills and character development, creating a positive and lasting impact on every child we coach. We also offer multisport programs as well as non‑contact martial arts programs!

Some of the reasons why people want to work for Super Soccer Stars

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive pay starting at $20-$30/hour based on education and experience
• Bonus programs
• Paid training opportunities

Schedule

The majority of classes are held during the preschool, after school hours and on weekends. The ideal candidate would have the availability on the days and times listed below. Candidates must have consistent availability for the classes they are hired for. Candidates with flexible or open availability are preferred.

• Mondays: 9:00am-12:00pm
• Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays: 4:00‑7:00pm
• Sundays: 9:00am-2:00pm
  • We have Shining Soccer Stars programs at our Bayside locations. These programs are geared towards individuals with learning, developmental, and physical disabilities. We can train anyone willing to coach these programs, but if you have experience working with individuals with disabilities that's a plus!

Responsibilities

• Coaches show up on time for every class to set themselves up for success
• Coaches use individual attention to ensure every child has success
• Coaches use a non‑competitive approach to ensure classes are fun with a stress‑free environment
• Coaches use positive reinforcement to encourage children to do better and celebrate success
• Coaches have a blast. They are open‑minded, and know that coaching is a continuous journey. All coaches are open to feedback and strive to be better by attending regular trainings and following the Super Soccer Stars Coaching Manual

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel to local schools with your own reliable transportation
  • The more you are able and willing to travel, the more work you will have!
  • We have locations all across Long Island
• Passion for sports / fitness and working with young children, in particular those ages 1‑5
• Background in fitness a plus (athletics, sports, dance, cheer, gymnastics, martial arts, exercise science, kinesiology, physical education, etc.)
• Background working with children a plus (camp counselor, elementary education substitute teacher, coach, etc.)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to pass background check

Benefits

• Flexible Schedules
• Training & equipment provided
• Refer a coach & receive up to $200 (candidate must work for 6 months)
• Opportunities to work full-time and even become a franchise owner