Youth Soccer Instructor (Rainier Community Center)

If you have experience teaching soccer, Associated Recreation Council (ARC) has a role for you as Youth Soccer Instructor at Rainier Community Center. This is a year-round part-time role. We are looking for an energetic, patient, and enthusiastic Soccer Instructor to lead fun, age-appropriate soccer sessions for children.

ARC, in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, serves Seattle by offering access to licensed childcare and a variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes, and activities. The Youth Soccer Instructor will be responsible for programming and delivering a soccer class to children. The instructor will focus on introducing basic soccer skills through play, movement, and imagination while fostering confidence, teamwork, and a love for physical activity.

Start Date: January 7th, 2027

Schedule: Thursdays 5:00-6:00pm

Location : Rainier Community Center - 4600 38th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98118

Pay:

- Starting pay: $25.00 - $27.00/hour

- Full Pay Range: $25.00 - $35.00/hour (employee may earn up to $35.00/hr with continued employment)

Youth Soccer Instructor Responsibilities:

- Lead engaging, structured soccer classes designed for youth

- Teach basic soccer skills such as running, kicking, dribbling, and coordination through games and activities

- Create a positive, encouraging, and safe environment for all children

- Use age-appropriate communication and behavior management techniques

- Set up and break down equipment before and after sessions

- Communicate professionally with parents and caregivers as needed

- Follow program curriculum, safety guidelines, and attendance procedures

Youth Soccer Instructor Qualifications:

- Must be 18 years of age or older

- Experience working with youth (daycare, coaching, teaching, or childcare experience preferred)

- Enthusiastic, energetic, and patient personality

- Ability to manage small groups of youth in an active setting

- Background check clearance (required)

Benefits: ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)

We are actively interviewing for this role, so if this role is a good fit for you and you want to learn more about it, please apply now.

EEO/ADA

ARC is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, caste, or gender identity.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application and hiring process.