Early Childhood Soccer Coach

Future Opening: Early Childhood Soccer Coach

Part Time Lil' Kickers of LK Soccer at McCook/Oak Park

Location

2640 W Bradley Pl, Chicago, IL 60618

Description

Do you love working with children? Enjoy storytelling, teaching and inspiring children? Join the Lil’ Kickers & Skills Institute Team!

An LKSoccer Coach will lead children, ranging in age from 18 months - 9 years old, through a 50 minute, structured class. The Coach is responsible to provide a safe, creative and fun experience, through their ability to deliver the on field experience, that sets LKSoccer.com apart.

Love making a difference in the lives of children? LKSOCCER is the largest Lil’ Kickers & Skills Institute franchise in the country. Lil’ Kickers (18mo-5yrs) is a nationally renowned child development program and Skills Institute (5-10yrs) is a leading soccer training program. We strive to create a culture where all are welcomed without judgement, forgiven for mistakes and loved unconditionally! We encourage our team of 130+ soccer coaches to adopt these three tenants on and off the field. Join our team today and inspire 20,000+ children each year!

Qualifications

• Work with children 18 months – 10 years old
• Coach weekly 50 minute soccer classes
• Teach kids important life skills
• Attend community events & assist in administrative tasks
• No experience required (entry level) & training is provided

This is the perfect job if you:

Have experience as a soccer coach, youth sports instructor, or kids dance teacher

Are studying Early Childhood Education or Youth Ministry, or

Are a former Camp Counselor or Youth Leader

Compensation: $15.00 - $21.00 per hour

About Us

Lil’ Kickers is a nationwide soccer program rooted in child development theory for kids ages 18 months to 10 years old. Weekly classes are packed with fun and taught by dynamic coaches with a passion for kids. We focus on helping children build strong physical, intellectual and emotional skills using the game of soccer. With more than 100 locations across the U.S. and Canada, Lil’ Kickers has been a source of fun and individual growth for more than 1,000,000 participants over the past 20 years.

Our Philosophy

Using world-renowned child development theories, our curriculum is child-centered, creative, and comprehensive. By rewarding the children’s effort and not just the outcome, we drive the will to try again and again and again. We believe an amazing on-field experience will keep children engaged and coming back for more.

Our Mission

To inspire. We believe childhood is a magical time full of possibilities. We believe in approaching everything from a developmental perspective. We believe learning should be fun. We believe in creating space for all children whether they are on the road to all-star soccer or simply just want to play.

Every Coach within Lil' Kickers has gone through rigorous training to make sure each child is getting the best instruction possible that is both age-appropriate and developmentally minded.

“I’ve learned a lot about myself through the relationships I’ve built with kids. There is not a more rewarding feeling than making a child’s day better and potentially having an impact on their life.”