Job Type: Part-Time, with potential for career advancement
Location: Calgary NE, Balzac & Airdrie, Alberta
Schedule: Weekends and weekday evenings
Compensation: Starting at $16.00

About Little Kickers
Little Kickers is an internationally recognized children's soccer program that introduces children aged 18 months to 7 years to the wonderful world of soccer!

Our classes combine soccer skills, imaginative play, creative themes, and age-appropriate activities to help children develop confidence, coordination, teamwork, and a lifelong love of being active.

We're looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, and dependable Youth Soccer Coach to join our team, with the potential to grow into a Coach Manager position.

This is an excellent chance for someone who loves working with children, has a strong soccer background, and is interested in developing their leadership and management skills.

What You'll Do

Coaching & Child Development

- Lead engaging, energetic, and age-appropriate soccer classes for children aged 18 months to 7 years.
- Use imagination, storytelling, and creative themes to make soccer fun and accessible for young children.
- Teach foundational soccer skills, including dribbling, passing, shooting, coordination, and teamwork.
- Adapt coaching techniques to suit different ages, abilities, and developmental stages.
- Create a positive, encouraging, and inclusive setting where every child feels successful.
- Build strong relationships with children and their parents or caregivers.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and professional coaching environment.

Equipment & Venue Responsibilities

- Transport soccer equipment and supplies to and from assigned venues using your personal vehicle.
- Set up and take down equipment before and after classes.
- Ensure equipment is properly maintained, organized, and accounted for.
- Travel between assigned locations throughout Calgary NE, Balzac, and Airdrie.




- Complete attendance records and other required administrative tasks accurately.

Leadership & Career Growth
We're looking for someone who has the potential to grow with our organization!

For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity to advance into a Coach Manager position, taking on additional responsibilities such as:

- Supporting, mentoring, and training new and existing coaches.
- Visiting venues to observe classes and provide constructive feedback.
- Helping maintain consistent coaching quality across all locations.
- Supporting coach performance, development, and accountability.
- Assisting with equipment, uniforms, and merchandise distribution.
- Communicating with the management team regarding coaching needs, challenges, and improvements.
- Helping create a positive and supportive team culture.

Advancement will depend on demonstrated leadership, performance, reliability, and organizational needs.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

- Previous soccer playing or coaching experience.
- Previous experience working with children, preferably in a coaching, teaching, childcare, or recreational setting.
- A reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's licence, with the ability to transport coaching equipment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confidence leading groups of young children.
- Creativity, enthusiasm, patience, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable availability for assigned shifts, including weekends.
- Ability to complete a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.

Preferred Qualifications





- Experience coaching children between 18 months and 7 years.
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or mentoring experience.
- Soccer coaching certifications or related education.
- Experience in early childhood education, physical education, kinesiology, or recreation.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in progressing into a leadership or management role.

Why Join Little Kickers?

- Make a meaningful difference in children's lives through sport and play.
- Work in a fun, energetic, and supportive team environment.
- Use your creativity and soccer knowledge to bring our unique coaching curriculum to life.
- Receive training and ongoing coaching support.
- Gain valuable experience in youth development and sports programming.
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement into a Coach Manager position.

How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief description of your soccer experience, experience working with children, and why you would be a great fit for Little Kickers.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are passionate about early childhood development and are excited about the opportunity to grow into a leadership role.

Join our team and help inspire the next generation of little soccer stars!

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4.0 – 14.0 per week

Application question(s):

- Do you have a valid driver's licence and reliable access to a vehicle capable of transporting soccer equipment?
- How many years of soccer playing or coaching experience do you have?
- What experience do you have working with children aged 18 months to 7 years?
- Are you available to work weekends and weekday evenings?
- Are you comfortable travelling between venues in North East Calgary, Balzac, and Airdrie?
- Would you be interested in advancing into a Coach Manager position?

Work Location: In person

📌 Children's Soccer Coach – Leadership & Management Growth Opportunity (Northeast Calgary)
🏢 Little Kickers NE Calgary & Airdrie
📍 Northeast Calgary