AYSO Youth Soccer Coach – Bay Area
Help Kids Learn, Grow & Play Through Soccer
Gripped by the World Cup? Would love to be able to give back to your own community through soccer?
AYSO PLAY! is growing its youth programming across the Bay Area and is looking for enthusiastic, dependable coaches to join our team.
Programs in and around:
- Daly City
- Oakland
- Sunnyvale
Our programs use soccer as a tool to help children develop both on and off the field. Through fun, age-appropriate activities, we help players build confidence, learn teamwork and communication, stay active, and develop a lifelong enjoyment of the game.
We’re looking for positive, caring individuals who enjoy working with children and can create an environment where every player feels welcomed, supported and encouraged to participate.
You do not need extensive soccer coaching experience to apply. AYSO PLAY! provides training, curriculum, session plans and ongoing support to help you deliver engaging and successful programs.
The Role
As an AYSO PLAY! Coach, you will:
- Lead fun and engaging soccer activities for elementary-aged children.
- Use AYSO PLAY! curriculum and session resources to deliver quality programming.
- Create a safe, inclusive and positive environment for all players.
- Help children develop confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship and communication skills.
- Build positive relationships with players, families and fellow coaches.
- Manage groups effectively while keeping sessions energetic and enjoyable.
- Arrive prepared and reliably fulfil accepted coaching assignments.
Who We’re Looking For
Experience working with children is highly valued, particularly through:
- Education or teaching
- Childcare or early childhood programs
- Summer camps or youth organizations
- Recreation or community programs
- Mentoring or tutoring
- Sports or coaching
Successful candidates will be:
- Positive, patient and dependable
- Comfortable working with elementary-aged children
- Confident communicating with and managing groups
- Enthusiastic about helping children learn and develop
- Professional and reliable
- Able to travel to AYSO PLAY! program locations across the Bay Area
Soccer experience is helpful, but not required. We provide the training, resources and support needed to help you become a successful AYSO PLAY! Coach.
Certifications
Preferred, but not required:
- AYSO, USSF/US Youth Soccer or equivalent coaching certification
Required as part of onboarding:
- California Live Scan background check
- CPR certification
Applicable onboarding costs are covered.
What AYSO PLAY! Provides
- $20–$25 per coaching hour
- Opportunities for ongoing coaching as our programs grow
- Ready-to-use curriculum and session plans
- Coaching resources and equipment
- Training and professional development
- Guidance and support from the AYSO PLAY! team
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your local community through youth soccer
If you enjoy working with children and want to use soccer to help young people learn, grow and thrive, AYSO PLAY! would love to hear from you.