Soccer Development Specialist

Soccer Coach Development SpecialistSoccer Stars is looking for an experienced soccer professional who is passionate about developing coaches and creating exceptional experiences for young athletes. Whether you played competitively growing up, competed in college, currently coach, or simply have a strong understanding of the game, this role gives you the opportunity to help shape the next generation of youth soccer coaches. You'll work alongside our Coaching Operations Manager to observe coaches in the field, lead trainings, mentor staff, evaluate coaching performance, and ensure every Soccer Stars class delivers an engaging, age-appropriate, and high-quality experience. If you love soccer and enjoy helping others become better coaches, we'd love to meet you.Soccer Stars is the leading youth soccer program for children ages 12 months to 13 years on Long Island and in Eastern Queens. We provide fun, energetic, age-appropriate soccer classes, camps, and clinics in schools, parks, community centers, and sports facilities throughout the region. Our mission is to help children build confidence, develop athletic skills, and fall in love with the game of soccer. We take pride in our creative curriculum, positive coaching style, and ability to create a lasting impact on every child we coach. We believe every great program starts with great coaches.Lead Soccer Coach DevelopmentLead soccer-specific training sessions for new and existing coaches.Observe coaches during classes and provide constructive written and verbal feedback.Evaluate coaches on communication, class management, player engagement, enthusiasm, professionalism, and soccer instruction.Mentor coaches in the field and serve as a trusted resource for curriculum, class structure, and coaching best practices.Demonstrate best practices by coaching classes regularly and using those sessions as training opportunities.Help coaches better understand our age-specific curriculum and coaching philosophy.Support individual development plans for coaches who need additional guidance.Identify high-performing coaches and support their continued growth.Fill coaching vacancies as needed to ensure consistent program delivery.Ensure Outstanding Program QualityVisit classes, camps, and clinics throughout Long Island and Eastern Queens.Ensure coaches deliver fun, energetic, developmentally appropriate soccer sessions that align with the Soccer Stars methodology.Help maintain strong coaching standards across all programs.Identify opportunities to improve program quality before issues arise.Address coaching-related feedback from parents and partners professionally and promptly.Represent Soccer Stars with a positive, professional, and energetic presence at every location.Support Coaching OperationsAssist with coach scheduling to ensure proper staffing across classes, camps, and clinics.Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training of new coaches.Maintain records of coach evaluations, feedback, and development plans.Ensure coaches follow company policies, procedures, and curriculum standards.Communicate with coaches, families, and partners as needed regarding coaching-related matters.Equipment & LogisticsTrack, manage, and distribute coaching equipment across program locations.Maintain accurate equipment inventory.Ensure coaches have the materials and gear needed for their sessions.Support equipment storage, maintenance, replacement, and retrieval.Our Coaching PhilosophyAt Soccer Stars, we believe being a great youth soccer coach is not just about creating skilled players. It is about creating confident kids who love the game. We are looking for someone who shares that philosophy and wants to help build one of the strongest youth soccer coaching teams in the region. Why Join Us? As our Soccer Coach Development Specialist, you will directly influence the quality of our programs, the development of our coaches, and the experience of thousands of children and families each year. This is an opportunity to:Develop and mentor youth soccer coaches.Stay connected to the game of soccer in a leadership role.Make a meaningful impact on children across Long Island and Eastern Queens.Join a growing youth sports organization with opportunities for advancement.Help shape the future of Soccer Stars programming in the region.