Early Education Athletic Sports Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• $50 Sign-On Bonus
• $40-50 per hour
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Kickstart Your Career in Youth Sports

Looking for a fun, flexible, high-energy job that builds your resume and makes a real impact?

Soccer Shots is hiring part-time Youth Sports Coaches to lead engaging sports sessions for young children. This is a great opportunity for college students, student-athletes, future teachers and coaches, sports management and education majors, childcare workers, camp counselors, and anyone who loves working with kids!

Soccer is the primary foundation of this role. Coaches should expect to lead soccer sessions as their core responsibility each week. As our program continues to grow, coaches may also have the opportunity to support introductory basketball and movement-based enrichment programs.

This is more than a part-time job. It is a chance to gain real experience in coaching, leadership, communication, child development, group management, and youth sports programming!

Why This Role Stands Out

At Soccer Shots, you are not just teaching sports. You are helping children build confidence, develop character, and experience the joy of movement in a positive, encouraging environment.

This role can help kickstart your career by giving you hands-on experience in:

• Coaching and youth sports instruction
• Early childhood development
• Leadership and communication
• Group management
• Education and enrichment programming
• Customer service and family communication
• Operations, program coordination, and team leadership

As we continue to expand into multi-sport programming, coaches will have the opportunity to grow beyond soccer and gain experience in basketball, movement-based enrichment, and character-building programs for kids.

Compensation

• Coaching pay is based on role level, assignment type, and advancement.
• Paid per session (not hourly)
• Sessions are 30–40 minutes long
• Most locations have multiple back-to-back sessions
• Lead Coach : $20 per session
• Head Coach : $22 per session (eligible after 1 year / 4 seasons)
• Program Lead : $24 per session (eligible after 2 years / 8 seasons)

Standard Coaching Rates

Lead Coach: $40/hr
Head Coach: $44/hr
Program Lead: $48/hr

Additional Earning Opportunities

Weekday substitute coaching: +$4/hr above standard coaching rate
Weekend coaching: +$6/hr above standard coaching rate
Office/admin work: $15/hr

Maximum Earning Potential with Substitute Coaching

Lead Coach: up to $46/hr
Head Coach: up to $50/hr
Program Lead: up to $54/hr

Additional perks include:

• $50 sign-on bonus
• Paid training
• Required clearance reimbursement, a $60+ value
• Flexible part-time schedule
• Advancement opportunities into Lead Coach, Head Coach, Program Lead, internships, and full-time roles
• Experience that translates well to careers in education, coaching, sports management, recreation, childcare, leadership, marketing, and business operations

What You’ll Do

As a Youth Sports Coach, you will:

• Lead fun and engaging soccer sessions for children ages 18-months – 8 yrs.
• Use our structured curriculum to create a positive and age-appropriate experience
• Set up and break down fields, goals, and equipment
• Teach basic soccer skills through games, movement, and play
• Support introductory basketball sessions as our multi-sport programming grows
• Help lead movement-based enrichment and character development activities
• Model positive behavior, teamwork, confidence, respect, and responsibility
• Create a safe, welcoming, and high-energy environment for every child
• Communicate professionally with families, schools, and program partners as needed

What We’re Looking For

No coaching experience is required. We provide paid training, curriculum support, and ongoing coaching development.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with children
• Energetic, reliable, and positive
• Comfortable leading groups and speaking confidently
• Patient, adaptable, and safety-focused
• Excited to coach soccer and grow into multi-sport programming
• Able to stand, jog, demonstrate basic skills, and stay active during sessions
• Able to follow a curriculum while bringing personality and energy
• Able to travel reliably to program locations
• Able to obtain required state clearances, which we reimburse

Experience in soccer, basketball, coaching, childcare, education, camps, recreation, customer service, leadership, or youth development is helpful, but not required.

Who We Are

Soccer Shots is the #1 introductory sports program for children and is consistently ranked among Forbes' Top 100 Franchises. We are part of Stronger Youth Brands and proudly partner with schools, childcare centers, townships, and communities to positively impact children through sport and movement worldwide. 

Our coaches are the heart of our program. They bring soccer, basketball, movement, and character development to life through structured play and positive coaching.

As our organization grows, we are expanding beyond soccer into multi-sport enrichment opportunities. That means our coaches have the chance to grow with us and create more impactful and meaningful experiences in youth sports and child development.

Our Core Values

We Care
We’re Stronger Together
We Are Candid
We Own It
We Pursue Excellence
We Grow

Apply Today

If you enjoy working with kids, bring positive energy, and want a flexible part-time role with strong pay, real growth opportunities, and meaningful impact, we would love to meet you!

Apply today to become a Youth Sports Coach with Soccer Shots.