Professional Youth Soccer Coach | Paid Training and Career Growth | $20–$45/Hour
About 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.