Assistant Soccer Coach - After School Youth Program

Assistant Soccer Coach — After-School Youth Program

Organization: Soccer is Life! by Bridge Los Angeles (501(c)(3) nonprofit • LAUSD Approved Vendor)
Positions available: 2 (one per school site)
Type: Part-time, hourly, seasonal with potential to continue year-round
Compensation: $25.00-30.00 per hour (5 hours a week)
Season: September 15, 2026 – May 2027, with Spring League and tournament opportunities to follow

About Us
Bridge Los Angeles is a locally owned and operated 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving students across the San Fernando Valley. Our Soccer is Life! program brings professional-level, after-school soccer instruction directly to school campuses — removing the cost and transportation barriers that keep so many kids out of organized sports.

We currently serve students at Montague Charter Academy in Pacoima, CA and Magnolia Science Academy 7 in Northridge, CA, plus another 180 students through our tournaments. Our head coaches are former semi-professional, professional, or Division I college players holding U.S. Soccer licenses or UEFA diplomas.

Our mission: Where passion for soccer meets purpose and growth.

Open Positions

Site 1 — Magnolia Science Academy 7

• Students: 3rd through 5th grade
• Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
• Sessions: 1.5 hours each (your are paid for 3.5 hours total)

Site 2 — Montague Charter Academy (Pacoima)

• Students: Kinder through 5th grade
• Schedule: Tuesdays 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Thursdays 3:00pm - 4:00pm, and Fridays 2:30pm - 4:00pm
• Students: Currently serving 60 students in weekly soccer sessions

What You'll Do

• Support the Head Coach in delivering a structured, age-appropriate soccer curriculum
• Lead small-group instruction grouped by age and skill level
• Run warm-ups, cool-downs, and injury-prevention routines
• Teach technical fundamentals: dribbling, passing, first touch, shooting, 1v1 attacking and defending
• Guide tactical development as players progress: positioning, spacing, defensive shape, small-sided play
• Supervise match play and reinforce sportsmanship, teamwork, and confidence
• Set up and break down equipment (goals, cones, pinnies, ball bags)
• Maintain a safe, positive, and encouraging environment for every student
• Support tournaments, showcase days, and optional field trips to professional matches (paid at the standard hourly rate)

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Playing or coaching experience at the competitive youth, high school, club, college, or professional level
• Experience working with elementary school-age youth
• Reliability and consistent availability on the scheduled days
• Ability to pass a background check and TB test
• Strong communication skills and a positive, patient coaching style

Preferred:

• U.S. Soccer or U.S. Club Soccer license, or a UEFA diploma (or willingness to obtain one)
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Refereeing experience

What We Provide

Bridge LA covers the compliance requirements so you don't have to:

• Fingerprinting
• TB testing
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Concussion awareness and child safety training
• All coaching equipment and training gear
• Bridge LA coaching apparel

Why Coach With Us

• Work alongside UEFA Pro and U.S. Soccer-licensed coaches
• Small groups and a 10:1 maximum student-to-coach ratio — real teaching, not crowd control
• Additional paid opportunities: semester tournaments, the Spring Soccer League, and field trips to LA Galaxy, LAFC, and Angel City FC matches
• Make a direct impact in the communities where you live

Please indicate which site you are applying for — Magnolia, Montague, or either.