A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
Youth Soccer & Athletic Development Coach (Part-Time)
Location:
Saco and Portland, ME Pay:
$22-$26/hour
Schedule:
Afternoons & evenings (Monday-Friday), with optional weekend opportunities Great Coaches Change Lives. At Southern Maine Athlete Academy, we believe every athlete deserves more than someone who simply supervises a workout. They deserve a coach who knows their name. Who celebrates their progress. Who challenges them to become more confident, disciplined, and resilient—both on and off the field. That's the kind of coach we're building. If you're looking for an easy job where you roll out a ball and watch kids train, this isn't it. If you love coaching, love learning, and want to become exceptional at developing young athletes, we'd love to meet you. About Southern Maine Athlete Academy Southern Maine Athlete Academy is one of Maine's fastest-growing youth athletic development programs. We specialize in helping athletes ages 7-16 build speed, strength, confidence, and soccer skills through small-group coaching with individualized instruction. Every session is fully programmed. Every athlete's progress is measured. Every coach plays an important role in creating an experience athletes can't wait to come back to. What You'll Do You'll coach athletes in small-group sessions focused on: Soccer skill development Speed and athletic development Strength and movement quality Building confidence, discipline, and resilience You'll be responsible for: Creating an energetic and positive training environment Teaching and correcting movement and soccer technique Delivering individualized coaching within small groups Building relationships with athletes and families Encouraging athletes while maintaining high standards Arriving prepared and ready to coach every session Helping maintain a clean, organized, professional training environment Who We're Looking For We're looking for coaches who are: Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic Dependable and consistently on time Coachable and eager to improve Comfortable giving athletes both encouragement and accountability Passionate about helping young athletes grow Professional in the way they communicate with families and teammates Soccer coaching experience is a plus, but attitude, work ethic, reliability, and coachability matter more than your résumé. What Success Looks Like Our best coaches: Know every athlete by name Coach with energy and purpose every session Constantly teach, encourage, and correct Create an environment athletes love being part of Look for ways to improve every week Take ownership instead of waiting to be told what to do What We Offer Competitive hourly pay ($22-$26/hour) Paid training and ongoing mentorship A proven coaching and development system Opportunities for advancement as our company continues to grow Complimentary gym membership Professional development opportunities The opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of young athletes Our Core Belief The best coaches are remembered long after the final whistle. Not because of how many games they won... But because of how many lives they helped change. If you're excited to become part of a coaching team that values growth, relationships, and excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay:
$22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
Gym membership On-the-job training Professional development assistance Application Question(s): In three sentences or less, describe the best coach you've ever had. What made them great? Tell us about something you've worked hard to improve over the past year. What motivated you? Describe a piece of feedback that made you better. What was it, and how did you apply it?
