Are you passionate about soccer and looking for a part-time role coaching soccer?
Soccer XS is committed to supporting the growth and development of youth soccer players, coaches and clubs. We believe all participants deserve a positive and developmentally appropriate experience in youth soccer. We provide local soccer clubs with a variety of developmentally appropriate youth soccer programs and each program has been carefully designed to positively impact the common challenges faced by youth soccer clubs. Our programs are easy to implement and provide a clear pathway of development for players and coaches.
Join the Soccer XS team to develop, engage and inspire the youth soccer community. Whether you’re just starting out as a coach or you've been around the block, we have a coaching opportunity that's right for you.
Towns we are hiring Competitive Soccer Coaches:
- Plainville
- Bristol
- Wolcott
- Wethersfield
- Granby
- Avon
Ideal candidates are located within a 30 minute commute of a town listed above.
Position Responsibilities:
- Deliver professional training session to youth travel teams.
- Collaboarte and support the development of volunteer parent coaches.
- Engage and interact with children ages 9-14 in a fun and outgoing manner.
- Foster a positive and encouraging environment for young athletes.
- Demonstrate punctuality, professionalism, and responsibility when interacting with players and their families.
- Be able to create and use age-appropriate soccer activities to engage players for a full session.
- Be able to adapt to the coaching role as it shifts slightly depending on the season and program you are assigned to.
Youth Competitive Team Coach Opportunities Include:
- Competitive team coach
- Camps and clinic coach
- Small group and private training coach
What do we need from you?
- A background and passion for soccer
- In-Person Grassroots, USSF D or above licensed coaches are preferred. If you are unlicensed but come with soccer experience, we will pay for you to attain your first online coaching license and condiser your coaching experience.
- Able to reliably commit to a couple of evenings a week for practices and Saturday mornings for games. (Some Sundays may be required base don the team).
- An outgoing and enthusiastic personality and the ability to create a positive and fun environment for young players
- Pass a background check
- You must be based locally in CT and be legal to work in the US (we don’t provide US work VISA’s)
- Valid Driver’s license and personal vehicle to reliably commute within a 20-mile radius / 30-minute drive to programs.
- Preferred candidates should have previous soccer coaching experience. Ideally all candidates should have experience working with children in some capacity.
What you’ll get from us:
- Competitive Pay: $22.50 - $50 per hour. Pay is hourly and the pay rate is based on coaching role, qualifications and experience.
- Extensive virtual and in-person coach development and program/curriculum training for new and experienced coaches
- This opportunity is for experienced youth soccer coaches, however there are roles open to candidates who may be new to coaching soccer and are looking to get started in the industry
- Paid staff training for program and age specific trainings as well as monthly Coach Development Meetings
- Professional Development opportunities
- Advancement and promotional pathways for wage increase every 6-months
- Uniform and Equipment: Through our partners Umbro, we provide a comprehensive uniform and equipment package for all coaches.
Soccer XS is an industry leading professional coaching company. We support the success and development of town soccer clubs. Soccer XS provides camps, clinics, training programs and professional coaching services through-out New England.
Be part of an organization that makes coaching more enjoyable and do something you're passionate about, apply to coach with Soccer XS today!
Duration: Contracts range from 3-12 months.
Start Date: Spring 2026 (April)
Job Types: Contract, Part-time
Salary: $22.50 - $50.00 per hour (based on coaching license and experience)
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
