Salary: $15.00 - $15.75 Hourly
Location : 100 E. Phoenix Avenue, Normal, IL 61761, IL
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 7040
Department: Parks & Recreation - Part-Time
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 5:00 PM Central
Job Description
The position will be responsible for supervising/coaching youth in a team setting. Programs typically take place on weeknights Mon-Thur, with coaches working all 4 evenings M/W or T/TH pending various shifts. The season will begin approx. the first week of September and run through mid-Octobrer.
Programs -
Junior Pee Wee Soccer (Age 3) - Learning Basic Skills and Team Based Play (Mon-Thur 5-6pm)
Pee Wee Soccer (Ages 4-5) - Learning Basic Team Play, Utilizing Soccer Skills such as Dribbling, Passing, Striking, 3v3 games (Mon/Wed or Tues/Thur)
Soccer Stars (ages 6-8) - Utilizing all previous skills, fine tuning the basics of soccer, playing 4v4 games (Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs)
All-Star Soccer League (ages 9-11) - Enhancing soccer skills for next level, introducing players to the Goalie position, games played 5v5 (Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs)
Position Begins Aug. 31 - Oct. 8 (rain outs Oct 12-15)
Duties/Essential Job Functions
-Instructing small groups of children (Ages 4-11)
-Communicating information to parents on a regular basis
-Enforcing program rules
-Care of supplies and equipment
-Coaches will work together on a field coaching approx. 2 teams per field/ 2 coaches per field
Required Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
-Must have knowledge of the sport of soccer
-Must be able to demonstrate proper techniques to participants
-Must enjoy working with young children
-Must be outgoing and able to lead
Desirable Training and Experience
Preferred age is 18 years and older. Exceptions can be made for applicants with prior coaching and/or playing experience.
The Town of Normal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Town of Normal does not use artificial intelligence to screen applications.
There are no benefits for temporary positions.