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 Sports Coach KidsUnited Nanuet Nanuet, NY Job Details Part-time | Full-time $22 - $28 an hour 9 hours ago Qualifications Teamwork Soccer coaching Sports activities for children Experience working with elementary school students Teaching Camp experience Full Job Description Youth Sports Coach - KidsUnited Indoor Soccer Club Bring the Energy. Develop Kids. Set the Standard. If you're the kind of person kids naturally connect with, parents trust, and teammates can count on, we want to meet you. At KidsUnited, we help children ages 1.5-9 build confidence, coordination, character, and soccer skills through fun, high-energy, structured classes. We're looking for coaches who love working with children and believe sports are an incredible tool for helping kids grow. Soccer experience is a plus, but it is not the most important thing we are hiring for. We can teach our curriculum and coaching system. We hire first for personality, professionalism, energy, and your ability to connect with kids. You'll Be a
Great Fit If You:
Genuinely love working with and developing children Are energetic, positive, patient, and comfortable leading a group Can hold a young child's attention and confidently communicate with parents Are dependable, punctual, prepared, and consistent Enjoy sports, movement, and creating a fun environment Are coachable, team-oriented, and always looking to improve You do not need to be an elite soccer player or experienced travel coach. Ideally, you enjoy soccer and have played or coached before, but the right personality and experience working with kids matter more. What You'll Do Coach kids ages 1.5-9: Lead fun, structured classes combining soccer, movement, coordination, teamwork, and confidence-building.
Bring the energy:
Demonstrate activities, encourage kids, celebrate effort, redirect when needed, and create an experience children are excited to return to.
Help kids develop:
Learn how to challenge each child appropriately, clearly model skills, provide positive feedback, and help them make progress.
Connect with parents:
Communicate professionally and help parents understand how their child is developing.
Be dependable:
Our families attend the same class each week. Being punctual, prepared, reliable, and consistent matters. Where Great Coaches Come From You may have experience in youth sports, camps, teaching, childcare, PE, fitness, gymnastics, martial arts, dance, recreation, hospitality, or playing sports yourself. What matters most is that you love kids, enjoy developing them through sports, and have the personality to bring a KidsUnited class to life. This Role Is NOT for
You If:
You don't genuinely enjoy working with young children You only want to coach competitive or advanced players You're uncomfortable being energetic, animated, or occasionally silly You struggle with punctuality, reliability, or consistency You become impatient when children need repetition or redirection You don't enjoy interacting with parents or receiving feedback
What We're Looking For Required:
Experience working with children through coaching, teaching, camps, childcare, recreation, or a similar setting; strong communication skills; dependable attendance; and a positive, professional attitude. Preferred, not required: Soccer playing or coaching experience, experience with ages 2-9, or a background in athletics, fitness, PE, or youth development.
Schedule Weekdays:
approximately 3:00 PM-8:00
PM Weekends:
approximately 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Full-time and part-time opportunities are available based on experience and availability. Growth at KidsUnited Strong coaches can grow into additional coaching responsibility, coach development, and club leadership roles as KidsUnited grows. The Bottom Line We're not looking for the person with the biggest soccer resume. We're looking for someone who is professional, dependable, exceptional with children, passionate about developing kids through sports, and capable of bringing energy and personality to every class. If kids gravitate toward you, parents trust you, and your teammates can count on you, we want to hear from you.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$22.00 - $28.00 per hour Application Question(s): What isn't on your resume that makes you an exceptional fit for this role? Tell us about your experience working with young children. What do you think makes a coach exceptional with kids ages 2-9? Confirm you can reliably get to Nanuet (have own car, commute < 30min), you are 18+, are eligible to work in the U.S, and available weekends and evenings Why are you interested in this Coach position at KidsUnited?
