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Professional Youth Soccer Coach | Paid Training and Career Growth | $20–$45/HourAbout Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars is a leading youth sports organization serving children ages 12 months to 13 years throughout Long Island and Eastern Queens.

We deliver high-quality soccer classes, camps, and clinics at schools, community centers, parks, and other local partner locations. Our age-appropriate curriculum is designed to develop fundamental soccer skills while also supporting confidence, teamwork, communication, coordination, and character development.

In addition to soccer programming, Soccer Stars offers multisport and non-contact martial arts programs.

We are seeking reliable, enthusiastic, and professional coaches who are committed to youth development and capable of delivering a consistently positive experience for children and families.

Compensation and Professional Benefits

Soccer Stars provides coaches with the training, resources, and support needed to succeed.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation of $20–$45 per hour based on education and experience

• Flexible part-time scheduling

• Paid training and ongoing professional development

• Bonus opportunities

• Coaching equipment provided

• Opportunities for additional assignments based on availability and travel flexibility

• Advancement into leadership and full-time positions

Schedule and Availability

Most classes are conducted during preschool enrichment hours, after-school hours, and on weekends.

Coaches must maintain consistent availability for all classes they are assigned. Applicants with broader availability may be considered for additional coaching opportunities.

Current hiring needs:

• Monday - Friday : 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

• Monday - Friday : 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

• Saturday : 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

• Sunday : 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

The Youth Soccer Coach will be responsible for:

• Arriving on time and prepared for each assigned session

• Delivering structured, energetic, and age-appropriate soccer instruction

• Following the Soccer Stars curriculum and Coaching Manual

• Creating a safe, inclusive, and non-competitive learning environment

• Providing individualized attention and encouragement

• Using positive reinforcement to support participation and skill development

• Helping children build confidence, coordination, teamwork, and sportsmanship

• Maintaining professional communication with parents, teachers, site staff, and team members

• Participating in regular training and coaching evaluations

• Responding positively to feedback and continuously improving instructional performance

• Representing Soccer Stars professionally at all partner locations

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Valid driver's license

• 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 children ages 1–5

Candidates who are willing and able to travel to a broader range of locations may receive additional coaching assignments.

Preferred Experience

Experience or education in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

• 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

Prior coaching experience is helpful but not required. Paid training is provided.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules

• Competitive hourly compensation

• Paid training and professional development

• Coaching equipment provided

• Bonus opportunities

• Referral bonus of up to $200 when a referred coach completes six months of employment

• Opportunities for increased coaching hours

• Full-time leadership and management opportunities

• Potential pathway to franchise ownership

Soccer Stars is an ideal opportunity for candidates seeking meaningful part-time work, professional coaching experience, and long-term growth within a respected youth sports organization.