Job Summary:Do you have a blast teaching and just enjoy being with little ones? Then this is an opportunity to make a positive impact on the kids in our community through imaginative learning and physical activity. We are seeking a high-energy and kid-loving instructor for the 1- to 8-year-old age range who will lead our children in fun and educational activities, ensuring safety and enrichment for all. Our ideal candidate has prior experience working with children (as a teacher, nanny, daycare, coach, youth leader, camp leader, etc.), and genuinely loves children. This position is excellent for someone interested in pursuing a career in early childhood education or teaching. Would you like to earn above-average pay while staying active and promoting life skills through Soccer and S.T.E.A.M (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)? We offer on-the-job training, a flexible schedule, and incentive programs. Our instructors...are full of energy, extroverted, very friendly and joyfuluse positive reinforcement to encourage children to do better and celebrate success so they can build confidenceare creative and have lots of patience to ensure classes are fun with a stress-free environment, so children can be at their bestare open-minded and know that instructing at these ages is a journeyare open to feedback and strive to be better by attending regular training and following instructor manuals developed by experts in their fieldembody an active and healthy lifestyleare an ambassador for our company and its values know how to have fun and keep kids engaged *Interviews, field evaluation, and a 3-month observation period will be mandatory for all new employees.RequirementsRequirements:Age Requirements: Must be at least 18 years oldEducational Requirements: Has a high school diploma, preferably with some collegeTransportation: You must hold a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, as you may need to work at multiple locations in a daySchedule: The ideal candidate is consistently available most Monday-Saturday mornings and/or afternoons, with the ability to work about 15 hours a weekLocation: Classes are held at schools, daycares, pre-schools, parks, and recreational centers across Dallas County. Depending on the coach's primary residence, they may need to travel up to an hour to get to a class locationRequired soft skills and professional skills:You bring lots of energy and a personality that kids just love to be aroundBeing physically active, healthy, punctual, and organized is part of lifeAbility to work with kids ranging from 12 months to 12 years old independentlyDemonstrates a history of integrity, doing what is right even when nobody is lookingAlways having a positive attitudeWillingness to be silly and sing short songs (even at the expense of embarrassing yourself)Lots of patienceBenefitsBenefits:Flexible schedule Competitive payAbility to make additional income through bonus programsOpportunities to grow into a full-time positionPaid training opportunities Professional development opportunities Option to participate in a company 401kBonus opportunitiesCompany sports store discounts Family discounts Pathway to full-time employment
Job Summary:
Do you have a blast teaching and just enjoy being with little ones? Then this is an opportunity to make a positive impact on the kids in our community through imaginative learning and physical activity.
We are seeking a high-energy and kid-loving instructor for the 1- to 8-year-old age range who will lead our children in fun and educational activities, ensuring safety and enrichment for all. Our ideal candidate has prior experience working with children (as a teacher, nanny, daycare, coach, youth leader, camp leader, etc.), and genuinely loves children. This position is excellent for someone interested in pursuing a career in early childhood education or teaching. Would you like to earn above-average pay while staying active and promoting life skills through Soccer and S.T.E.A.M (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)? We offer on-the-job training, a flexible schedule, and incentive programs.
Our instructors...
- are full of energy, extroverted, very friendly and joyful
- use positive reinforcement to encourage children to do better and celebrate success so they can build confidence
- are creative and have lots of patience to ensure classes are fun with a stress-free environment, so children can be at their best
- are open-minded and know that instructing at these ages is a journey
- are open to feedback and strive to be better by attending regular training and following instructor manuals developed by experts in their field
- embody an active and healthy lifestyle
- are an ambassador for our company and its values
- know how to have fun and keep kids engaged
*Interviews, field evaluation, and a 3-month observation period will be mandatory for all new employees.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Age Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old
- Educational Requirements: Has a high school diploma, preferably with some college
- Transportation: You must hold a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, as you may need to work at multiple locations in a day
- Schedule: The ideal candidate is consistently available most Monday-Saturday mornings and/or afternoons, with the ability to work about 15 hours a week
- Location: Classes are held at schools, daycares, pre-schools, parks, and recreational centers across Dallas County. Depending on the coach's primary residence, they may need to travel up to an hour to get to a class location
Required soft skills and professional skills:
- You bring lots of energy and a personality that kids just love to be around
- Being physically active, healthy, punctual, and organized is part of life
- Ability to work with kids ranging from 12 months to 12 years old independently
- Demonstrates a history of integrity, doing what is right even when nobody is looking
- Always having a positive attitude
- Willingness to be silly and sing short songs (even at the expense of embarrassing yourself)
- Lots of patience
Benefits
- Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Competitive pay
- Ability to make additional income through bonus programs
- Opportunities to grow into a full-time position
- Paid training opportunities
- Professional development opportunities
- Option to participate in a company 401k
- Bonus opportunities
- Company sports store discounts
- Family discounts
- Pathway to full-time employment
For over 20 years, Soccer Stars has been the premier youth educational soccer program throughout the country. Across 16+ states, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, and hone socialization skills. Dynamic coaches work with small groups of children to develop skills and teamwork in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment, reaching over 100,000 participants each year.Our best-in-class curriculum uses positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to make sure each child feels confident in their own abilities, allowing kids to improve at their own rate. No matter their age, Soccer Stars has specific and progressive lesson plans built to every child’s developmental needs.This crib-to-college player pathway includes a Parent & Me pre-soccer movement program starting at 12 months, the original FUN with FUNdamentals Super Soccer Stars program, and an advanced development and competitive play program with Soccer Stars United, up to U18. Take part in classes, camps, private groups, afterschool enrichment, birthday parties, team training, and more!
For over 20 years, Soccer Stars has been the premier youth educational soccer program throughout the country. Across 16+ states, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, and hone socialization skills. Dynamic coaches work with small groups of children to develop skills and teamwork in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment, reaching over 100,000 participants each year.
Our best-in-class curriculum uses positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to make sure each child feels confident in their own abilities, allowing kids to improve at their own rate. No matter their age, Soccer Stars has specific and progressive lesson plans built to every child’s developmental needs.
This crib-to-college player pathway includes a Parent & Me pre-soccer movement program starting at 12 months, the original FUN with FUNdamentals Super Soccer Stars program, and an advanced development and competitive play program with Soccer Stars United, up to U18. Take part in classes, camps, private groups, afterschool enrichment, birthday parties, team training, and more!
