Company Overview
Little Kickers is the world’s biggest and most successful pre-school soccer academy that offers introductory soccer classes for pre-school children. Our programme revolves around the brand "fun first," emphasizing a non-competitive and enjoyable environment for young learners
**Job Overview:**
We are seeking experienced, reliable, energetic, and engaging Lead Coaches to join our team. As a Lead Soccer Coach at Little Kickers, you will play a vital role in providing a fun and positive introduction to soccer for children aged 18 months to 8 years. Coaches employ their imagination and creativity to deliver the lessons in an engaging and playful atmosphere.
**Duties:**
- Greeting customers, welcome participants, and deliver an amazing onsite experience each week.
- Lead engaging soccer sessions and games for pre-school children, focusing on skill development and fostering a love for the game.
- Motivate and inspire young players to participate actively.
- Holding the attention of children in a fun and energetic way
- Ensure all coaching sessions adhere to Little Kickers' philosophy of fun, non-competitive play. (All Little Kickers training is provided).
- Communicate effectively with parents to provide feedback on children's progress and encourage involvement in their child's sporting journey.
**Qualifications:**
- Previous experience as a Lead Sports Coach. Playing soccer is preferred.
- Knowledge of soccer fundamentals
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with young children and parents effectively.
- Passion for working with children and creating a positive learning environment.
- Experience in coaching or mentoring
- Ability to adapt coaching techniques to suit different age groups and skill levels.
- Access to a vehicle and able to carry and maintain soccer equipment.
- Enthusiastic, and outgoing personality, able to be fun and imaginative.
- High energy, physically fit and able to coach young children for 3+ hours.
- Have a positive and growth mindset.
Join our team at Little Kickers and be part of an organization that values fun, and the development of young children through the joy of soccer. If you are enthusiastic about coaching, love working with kids, and share our commitment to providing a positive sporting experience, we invite you to apply for this Lead Soccer Coach position today.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.50-$23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 3 – 8 per week
Benefits:
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- Do you have access to a vehicle and can carry soccer equipment
- Do you live within the Orangeville area?
Education:
Experience:
- Lead coach: 1 year (required)
- engaging with kids: 1 year (required)
- soccer: 1 year (required)
- coaching or mentoring children: 1 year (required)
- knowledge of soccer fundamentals: 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Ontario Driver's Licence (required) (preferred)
Location:
- Orangeville, ON L9W 0S3 (preferred)
Work Location: In person