Youth Soccer Coach, Ages 2-8

Job Summary

• Lead in cooperation with the overall strategy and philosophy of play for children ages two to five years old, typically in groups of 10 children per class.


• Ensure proper instruction for children based on their specific program, such as Parent-Child Programs (ages 2-3), Beginner Programs (ages 3-4), and Pre-Recreational Programs (ages 4-5).


• Lead and assist with 50-minute training sessions that are both fun and engaging.


• Take a child-centered approach in coaching children how to enjoy the game of soccer at its earliest foundation.


• Emphasize and promote the importance of active and healthy lifestyles.


• Encourage, by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.

• Oversee all equipment inventory, care and systematic return at the finish of classes.


• Maintain professional relationships with parents, instructors, players and sponsors.

• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

• Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.


• Passionate about the game of soccer.


• Knowledge of coaching techniques.


• Positive attitude.


• Patience.


• Excellent leadership skills.


• Outgoing, energetic and enthusiastic.


• Creativity in regards to training sessions by keeping children and players engaged and eager to play.


• Practice and promote a healthy lifestyle.


• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

• Passion and commitment to child and athlete development.


• Proven effective leadership, communication and coaching skills, prior experience with early childhood coaching and/or teaching preferred.


• Possess the knowledge and experience gained from playing soccer or working in early childhood.


• Proven record in following curriculums and directives.