Soccer Coach
Job Description
About the Role
KIDSUNITED is a leader in early childhood development through soccer. Our unique training method helps children ages 1.5 to 9 grow physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually—using soccer as the educational tool.
As a KIDSUNITED Lake Ridge Coach, you'll play a meaningful role in shaping young children during some of their most important developmental years while helping build the founding coaching team at our new Lake Ridge location.
This is a high-energy, full-time coaching position for someone who loves working with children, enjoys movement and soccer, and thrives in a positive, team-oriented environment.
Because we serve a diverse community that includes English- and Spanish-speaking families, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coach fun, engaging, age-appropriate soccer and developmental classes for children ages 1.5–9.
- Follow the KIDSUNITED curriculum, methodology, and established class structure.
- Help children develop body control, coordination, confidence, teamwork, and important life skills.
- Create a positive, inclusive, and encouraging environment for every child.
- Build strong, professional relationships with children and their parents.
- Provide parents with meaningful feedback regarding their child's participation and progress.
- Maintain accurate child progress and class records.
- Arrive prepared at least 15 minutes before each scheduled session and remain up to 15 minutes afterward as needed to organize equipment and communicate with parents.
- Maintain professional and age-appropriate language and conduct at all times.
- Wear the required KIDSUNITED uniform and footwear appropriate for indoor turf.
- Follow all KIDSUNITED health, safety, child-protection, and professional conduct standards.
- Attend required training sessions, staff meetings, and continuing coach-development activities.
- Participate in KIDSUNITED's continuous training program to maintain consistent program quality.
- Contribute ideas and feedback that help strengthen the KIDSUNITED coaching experience.
Qualifications
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
- At least 6 months of youth soccer coaching experience, OR 1+ year of experience working with children combined with a soccer-playing background.
- Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Comfortable communicating with both young children and parents.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, high-energy environment.
- Flexible availability, including daytime, evening, and weekend schedules.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
- Dependable, punctual, and professional.
- Genuine passion for working with children and helping them develop.
What Makes a Great KIDSUNITED Coach
Our strongest coaches bring more than soccer knowledge. We're looking for people who demonstrate:
- High energy and enthusiasm.
- A warm, friendly, and engaging personality.
- The ability to connect naturally with young children.
- Patience, positivity, and effective classroom management.
- Confidence communicating with parents.
- Commitment to safety, professionalism, and KIDSUNITED curriculum standards.
- A team-first attitude.
- A desire to learn and grow through ongoing training.
Why Join KIDSUNITED Lake Ridge?
You'll have the opportunity to join our founding coaching team and help establish a new youth soccer program in the Lake Ridge community. You'll receive ongoing training and development while doing meaningful work that positively impacts children and families.
Bright Kickers Academy LLC, operating as KIDSUNITED Lake Ridge, is bringing a unique youth soccer and child development experience to the Northern Virginia community.
KIDSUNITED uses soccer as an educational tool to help children ages 1.5 to 9 develop physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually. Our programs combine high-energy soccer instruction with age-appropriate activities designed to build confidence, coordination, teamwork, and important life skills.
As we launch our new Lake Ridge location, we are building a team of energetic, dependable, and passionate professionals who enjoy working with children and families and want to make a positive impact in the community.
Team members have the opportunity to be part of our founding staff, receive ongoing training and development, and help establish KIDSUNITED Lake Ridge as a trusted destination for local families.
