Alexandria Soccer Association·Alexandria, Virginia
The coach-mentor will lead soccer and movement activities for preschool children to foster motor skills, confidence, and social interaction. They are also responsible for setting up equipment, maintaining a safe environment, and collaborating with school staff and other coaches.
The Tots Soccer Coach-Mentor introduces 3- and 4-year-old preschool students to soccer and physical activity through imaginative, age-appropriate activities that encourage movement, creativity, exploration, and fun. The position creates a safe, supportive, and playful environment where young children can build basic motor skills, confidence, listening skills, positive social interactions, and an early enjoyment of being active. Key Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Coaching & Youth Development Attend all assigned Tots program sessions and arrive prepared and on time. Assist the Lead Coach in delivering imaginative, age-appropriate soccer lessons and movement activities for preschool students. Use clear demonstrations, simple instructions, storytelling, and positive reinforcement to encourage participation. Actively participate in games and activities to help children stay engaged and have fun. Create a safe, supportive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. Build positive relationships with children and model patience, kindness, enthusiasm, and respect. Support basic motor development, listening skills, confidence, creativity, and positive social interaction. Collaborate with the Site Lead, fellow coaches, preschool staff, and volunteers to ensure each session runs smoothly. Assist with setting up, organizing, sanitizing as appropriate, and storing program equipment before and after each session. Communicate professionally with ASA staff, school personnel, students, and families. Uphold ASA mission and values by promoting inclusion, respect, youth development, and positive community impact. Program Details & Schedule Age group: 3-4 years old. Approximately 1.5-hour sessions, Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Program cycles generally last 6-8 weeks. Coaches may rotate between preschool or school locations throughout Alexandria on a daily basis. Flexible scheduling options may be available based on program needs and coach availability. Required Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old. Exceptional 17-year-old candidates with relevant coaching or youth development experience may be considered. Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check provided and paid for by ASA. Reliable transportation to assigned program locations throughout Alexandria. Ability to work collaboratively with coaches, school staff, volunteers, students, and families. Demonstrated enthusiasm, reliability, punctuality, professionalism, and commitment to creating positive experiences for children. Ability to assist in leading groups of preschool-age children in a safe, engaging, patient, and structured environment.
High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required. All qualified candidates will be considered. Previous soccer playing, coaching, youth development, education, recreation, or athletics experience. A genuine passion for mentoring youth and supporting confidence, teamwork, healthy habits, and social-emotional development. Experience working with preschool-age children or knowledge of early childhood development. Physical Requirements: Ability to work in active indoor and outdoor school and sports environments and in varying weather conditions. Ability to stand, walk, run, bend, kneel, crouch, and actively participate in soccer activities for extended periods. Ability to set up, move, and store program equipment and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess reliable transportation to travel between program sites in Alexandria. A background check is required, and experience in youth development, athletics, or early childhood education is preferred.
Market context
In Virginia, Tots Soccer Coach-Mentor roles are often driven by demand for youth enrichment staff who can support active, age-appropriate programming in community settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for dependable candidates with youth development, athletics, or early childhood experience, plus the ability to travel between Alexandria sites and pass a background check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your transportation, availability, and experience align before applying.
