About the Role
Soccer Stars is seeking reliable, enthusiastic, and professional coaches committed to youth development. Coaches will deliver high-quality soccer classes, camps, and clinics, focusing on skill development, confidence, teamwork, and character building.
Responsibilities
- Arrive on time and prepared for each assigned session.
- Deliver structured, energetic, and age-appropriate soccer instruction.
- Follow the Soccer Stars curriculum and Coaching Manual.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and non-competitive learning environment.
- Provide individualized attention and encouragement.
- Use positive reinforcement to support participation and skill development.
- Help children build confidence, coordination, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Maintain professional communication with parents, teachers, site staff, and team members.
- Participate in regular training and coaching evaluations.
- Respond positively to feedback and continuously improve instructional performance.
- Represent Soccer Stars professionally at all partner locations.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- Have reliable personal transportation.
- Willingness to travel to schools, parks, community centers, and other program locations throughout Long Island.
- Ability to successfully complete a background check.
- Consistent reliability and punctuality.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for sports, fitness, youth development, and working with young children, particularly those ages 1–5.
Skills
- Soccer instruction
- Youth development
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Coordination
- Character development
- Positive reinforcement
- Sportsmanship
Location
- Long Island
- Eastern Queens
Work Type
- Part-time
- Flexible scheduling
Experience Level
- Entry-level (paid training provided)
Education Level
- Experience or education in youth soccer or sports coaching, athletics, physical education, exercise science, kinesiology, fitness instruction, dance, cheerleading, gymnastics, martial arts, camp counseling, early childhood education, elementary education, substitute teaching, childcare or youth programming is preferred.
Salary/Compensations
- $20–$45 per hour
Benefits
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Paid training and professional development
- Coaching equipment provided
- Bonus opportunities
- Referral bonus of up to $200
- Opportunities for increased coaching hours
- Full-time leadership and management opportunities
- Potential pathway to franchise ownership
About the Company
- Soccer Stars is a leading youth sports organization serving children ages 12 months to 13 years.
- We deliver high-quality soccer classes, camps, and clinics at various partner locations.
- Our age-appropriate curriculum develops fundamental soccer skills while supporting confidence, teamwork, communication, coordination, and character development.
- We also offer multisport and non-contact martial arts programs.
