Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement
Signing bonus
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.