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Teachers & Childcare Professionals Wanted | Youth Soccer Coach | Flexible Schedule | $20–$45/hr
About Us
Do you love working with children but want a job that gets you moving and brings the classroom outdoors?
At Soccer Stars, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and build confidence through sports. We're looking for enthusiastic educators and childcare professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact while helping children develop important life skills.
Soccer Stars is the leading youth sports organization serving Long Island and Eastern Queens. We provide engaging soccer classes, camps, and clinics for children ages 12 months to 13 years in schools, parks, community centers, and early childhood programs.
Our classes focus on much more than soccer. Through movement, play, and positive reinforcement, we help children develop confidence, teamwork, listening skills, social development, and a lifelong love of physical activity.
In addition to soccer, we also offer multisport and non-contact martial arts programs, creating exciting opportunities for coaches to expand their experience.
Why Educators Love Coaching with Soccer Stars
If you've worked as a teacher, substitute teacher, teaching assistant, paraprofessional, preschool teacher, daycare provider, or camp counselor, many of the skills you already use every day will help you succeed as a Soccer Stars Coach.
We Offer
- Competitive pay: $20–$45 per hour based on education and experience
- Flexible part-time scheduling
- Paid training and professional development
- Performance bonus opportunities
- A fun, active work environment
- The opportunity to positively impact hundreds of children each season
- Leadership advancement opportunities
- A supportive coaching community
Schedule
Most classes take place during preschool enrichment hours and on weekends.
We're currently hiring coaches with availability during the following times:
Monday - Friday
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Weekends
- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Candidates with additional availability may qualify for additional coaching opportunities.
Responsibilities
As a Soccer Stars Coach, you'll use your communication and child development skills to create exciting learning experiences through sports.
Responsibilities include:
- Arrive prepared and on time for every class
- Lead engaging, age-appropriate soccer activities
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment
- Build confidence through positive reinforcement and individualized instruction
- Help children develop teamwork, communication, coordination, and sportsmanship
- Communicate professionally with parents, teachers, and fellow coaches
- Participate in ongoing training while following the Soccer Stars Coaching Curriculum
Our goal is simple: ensure every child leaves class smiling, confident, and excited to come back next week.
Requirements
We're looking for caring, dependable individuals who enjoy helping children succeed.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Willingness to travel to local schools, parks, and community locations throughout Long Island
- Ability to successfully complete a background check
Preferred Experience
Experience in any of the following is highly valued:
- Preschool or Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Teaching
- Substitute Teaching
- Teaching Assistant or Paraprofessional
- Daycare or Childcare
- Camp Counseling
- Youth Coaching
- Physical Education
- Exercise Science
- Kinesiology
- Athletics or organized sports
A passion for working with young children—especially ages 1–5—is essential.
The more flexible your schedule and travel availability, the more coaching opportunities you'll have.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive hourly pay ($20–$45/hour) with opportunity for quick promotions
- Paid training and all coaching equipment provided
- Performance bonus opportunities
- Coach referral bonus of up to $200 (after six months of employment)
- Opportunities for advancement into leadership positions
- Potential pathway to full-time employment and franchise ownership
If you're passionate about helping children grow and are looking for a role that combines education, movement, and fun, we'd love to welcome you to the Soccer Stars coaching team.
