Love Working with Kids? Get Paid to Make a Difference!At Soccer Stars, we believe every child deserves a coach who inspires confidence, encourages growth, and makes learning fun. As Long Island's leading youth sports program, we introduce children ages 12 months to 13 years to soccer, multisport, and non-contact martial arts through exciting classes, camps, and clinics held in schools, community centers, and parks across Long Island and Eastern Queens.We're looking for energetic, positive role models who love working with kids. Whether you're a teacher, college student, childcare professional, athlete, or simply someone who enjoys making a difference, we'll provide all the training you need to become an amazing coach. Why Coach with Soccer Stars?Flexible scheduling that works around school, work, or other commitments.Competitive pay:Assistant Coaches: Starting at $20/hourLead Coaches: Starting at $30/hourOpportunities for growth and promotion based on performance, experience, education, and participation in professional development. Coaches can earn up to $45/hour over time.Paid training—we'll teach you everything you need to know.A fun, active job where you get to make a positive impact on kids every day.Supportive coaching staff with ongoing training and development opportunities.ScheduleWe offer classes throughout the week in schools, daycares, after-school programs, community centers, and parks. Whether you're looking for a few hours a week or a consistent part-time schedule, we have opportunities to fit a variety of schedules.Typical class times include:Weekday Mornings: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Preschools & Daycares)Weekday Afternoons: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Schools & Daycares)Weekday Evenings: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Public & After-School Programs)Weekends: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Public Classes)We're especially looking for candidates with consistent availability in one or more of these time blocks. Flexible availability is a plus, but we'll work with your class schedule, teaching schedule, or other commitments whenever possible.ResponsibilitiesArrive on time and prepared for every class.Lead fun, engaging, and age-appropriate sports classes for children.Create a positive, encouraging, and non-competitive learning environment.Build confidence in every child through positive reinforcement.Communicate professionally with parents, teachers, and fellow coaches.Participate in paid trainings and apply coaching feedback.Be a positive role model and represent Soccer Stars with enthusiasm and professionalism.RequirementsQualificationsMust be at least 18 years old.Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.Willing to travel to schools and program locations throughout Long Island and Eastern Queens.The more you're able to travel, the more coaching opportunities will be available to you!Passion for working with children and creating a fun, active learning environment.Interest in sports, fitness, or child development.Experience is a plus, but not required:Coaching, athletics, fitness, dance, cheer, gymnastics, martial arts, physical education, or related fields.Working with children as a teacher, camp counselor, daycare provider, tutor, babysitter, nanny, or similar role.Must be able to pass a background check.BenefitsFlexible SchedulesTraining & equipment providedRefer a coach & receive up to $200 *candidate must work for 6months
Love Working with Kids? Get Paid to Make a Difference!
At Soccer Stars, we believe every child deserves a coach who inspires confidence, encourages growth, and makes learning fun. As Long Island's leading youth sports program, we introduce children ages 12 months to 13 years to soccer, multisport, and non-contact martial arts through exciting classes, camps, and clinics held in schools, community centers, and parks across Long Island and Eastern Queens.
We're looking for energetic, positive role models who love working with kids. Whether you're a teacher, college student, childcare professional, athlete, or simply someone who enjoys making a difference, we'll provide all the training you need to become an amazing coach.
Why Coach with Soccer Stars?
- Flexible scheduling that works around school, work, or other commitments.
- Competitive pay:
- Assistant Coaches: Starting at $20/hour
- Lead Coaches: Starting at $30/hour
- Opportunities for growth and promotion based on performance, experience, education, and participation in professional development. Coaches can earn up to $45/hour over time.
- Paid training—we'll teach you everything you need to know.
- A fun, active job where you get to make a positive impact on kids every day.
- Supportive coaching staff with ongoing training and development opportunities.
Schedule
We offer classes throughout the week in schools, daycares, after-school programs, community centers, and parks. Whether you're looking for a few hours a week or a consistent part-time schedule, we have opportunities to fit a variety of schedules.
Typical class times include:
- Weekday Mornings: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Preschools & Daycares)
- Weekday Afternoons: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Schools & Daycares)
- Weekday Evenings: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Public & After-School Programs)
- Weekends: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Public Classes)
We're especially looking for candidates with consistent availability in one or more of these time blocks. Flexible availability is a plus, but we'll work with your class schedule, teaching schedule, or other commitments whenever possible.
Responsibilities
- Arrive on time and prepared for every class.
- Lead fun, engaging, and age-appropriate sports classes for children.
- Create a positive, encouraging, and non-competitive learning environment.
- Build confidence in every child through positive reinforcement.
- Communicate professionally with parents, teachers, and fellow coaches.
- Participate in paid trainings and apply coaching feedback.
- Be a positive role model and represent Soccer Stars with enthusiasm and professionalism.
Requirements
- Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
- Willing to travel to schools and program locations throughout Long Island and Eastern Queens.
- The more you're able to travel, the more coaching opportunities will be available to you!
- Passion for working with children and creating a fun, active learning environment.
- Interest in sports, fitness, or child development.
- Experience is a plus, but not required:
- Coaching, athletics, fitness, dance, cheer, gymnastics, martial arts, physical education, or related fields.
- Working with children as a teacher, camp counselor, daycare provider, tutor, babysitter, nanny, or similar role.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
Benefits
- Training & equipment provided
- Refer a coach & receive up to $200 *candidate must work for 6months
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!
