Lil' Kickers Soccer Coach
Youth Soccer/Child Development CoachDo you enjoy working with children? Love teaching, storytelling, and helping kids grow? Join the Lil' Kickers & Skills Institute Soccer team and make a meaningful impact every week. An LK Soccer Coach leads children ages 18 months to 10 years old through a 50-minute structured class focused on development, confidence, and fun. Coaches play a key role in creating a safe, positive, and consistent experience for children and families. This role is ideal for committed high school students, college students, recent graduates, and adults looking for reliable part-time work in a supportive, team-driven environment. Soccer experience is helpful, but not requiredfull training is provided.
Our culture is built around positivity, inclusion, and growthfor kids and coaches alike. Each year, our team inspires 15,000+ children across our communities.
What You'll Do
Lead fun, structured 50-minute soccer classes
Set up and break down equipment before and after class
Communicate with families before and after sessions
Create a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment for kids
Schedule & Commitment
Classes run on consistent weekly schedules
Most coaches work 24 shifts per week
Weekend availability is a plus
Best fit for candidates who can commit for multiple sessions, not just a few weeks
Training & Growth
Paid training (3035 hours over approximately 6 weeks)
Combination of online learning and on-field coaching practice
Ongoing feedback and on-site support from experienced coaches
Opportunities to grow into Mentor Coach and Site Lead roles
Pay & Perks
Pay increases based on training completion, tenure, and leadership roles
Individual quarterly retention bonus
Quarterly leadership training
Team outings, competitions, and contests
Additional paid opportunities (birthday parties and special events)
Who Thrives in This Role
Enjoys working with young children
Reliable, punctual, and positive
Communicates well with families
Open to feedback and growth
Backgrounds that often do well include:
College students (education, psychology, kinesiology, leadership, etc.)
Former athletes or coaches
Camp counselors, youth leaders, or teachers
Adults seeking meaningful, consistent part-time work
No prior coaching experience is required.
Join Our Team
If you're looking for a part-time role where consistency, growth, and impact matter, we'd love to hear from you. Compensation: $16.60 - $18.00 per hour
About UsLil' 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 PhilosophyUsing 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 MissionTo 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.