How to hire a soccer coach

How to hire a soccer coach, step by step

Here's a step-by-step soccer coach hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a soccer coach job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new soccer coach
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a soccer coach, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A soccer coach's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, soccer coaches from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents soccer coach salaries for various positions.

   Type of Soccer Coach	Description	Hourly rate
   Soccer Coach	Coaches teach amateur or professional athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport. Scouts look for new players and evaluate their skills and likelihood for success at the college, amateur, or professional level... Show more	$13-31
   Coach/Instructor	A Coach/Instructor teaches athletes the correct way to play a sport. They offer professional development and improvement guidance to high school students, college students, and other individuals.	$17-34
   Head Baseball Coach	The head baseball coach provides supervision and leadership for teams, individual sports, and works with the staff and administration. They promote an appreciation of physical fitness, sportsmanship, and teamwork... Show more	$13-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CPR
   • Student Athletes
   • Kids
   • Girls Soccer
   • Soccer Program
   • JV
   • Training Sessions
   • Role Model
   • NCAA
   • Soccer
   • Head Soccer
   • Skill Development
   • Player Development
   • Leadership

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead team to unprecedent consecutive championship game appearances.
   • Officiate youth basketball and t-ball.
   • Supervise the assistant/JV soccer coach and determine the level of progress for the JV team and coach.
   • Develop and coordinate educational and interactive volleyball practices by creating drills and focusing on skill development.
   • Team GPA remain over a 3.0 each year all 4 years.
   • Head coach for freshmen team.

   More soccer coach duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your soccer coach job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A soccer coach can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, soccer coaches' average salary in wyoming is 57% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level soccer coaches 55% less than senior-level soccer coaches.
   • Certifications. A soccer coach with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a soccer coach's salary.

   Average soccer coach salary

   $43,616yearly

   $20.97 hourly rate

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   Entry-level soccer coach salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 28, 2025

   Average soccer coach salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$55,511	$27
   2	Pennsylvania	$47,698	$23
   3	Connecticut	$47,221	$23
   4	California	$46,366	$22
   5	Texas	$46,205	$22
   6	Illinois	$43,365	$21
   7	Arizona	$42,969	$21
   8	Virginia	$42,572	$20
   9	Colorado	$42,208	$20
   10	Alabama	$41,565	$20
   11	New Hampshire	$40,243	$19
   12	Indiana	$40,198	$19
   13	Maryland	$39,962	$19
   14	North Carolina	$39,740	$19
   15	Michigan	$38,702	$19
   16	Florida	$38,134	$18
   17	Tennessee	$37,903	$18
   18	Georgia	$36,838	$18
   19	Kentucky	$33,050	$16
   20	Ohio	$30,373	$15

   Average soccer coach salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Kern Community College District	$100,126	$48.14	7
   2	Success Academy Charter Schools	$64,963	$31.23	3
   3	West Virginia State University	$64,212	$30.87	1
   4	Cristo Rey Jesuit High School	$62,392	$30.00	3
   5	Grand Rapids Community College	$61,770	$29.70
   6	American International College	$59,927	$28.81	4
   7	Saint Xavier University	$58,980	$28.36	3
   8	Huntingdon College	$58,445	$28.10
   9	AAPG	$58,002	$27.89
   10	Michigan State University	$57,675	$27.73
   11	Middle Georgia State University	$57,561	$27.67
   12	Brescia University	$56,427	$27.13
   13	Eastern Washington University	$56,011	$26.93
   14	Midland University	$55,952	$26.90
   15	Averett University	$54,894	$26.39
   16	Thiel College	$54,156	$26.04	1
   17	PSEA	$53,988	$25.96	11
   18	4CD Live	$53,353	$25.65
   19	Siena Heights University	$52,878	$25.42
   20	YES Prep Public Schools	$52,781	$25.38	4

4. Writing a soccer coach job description

   A good soccer coach job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a soccer coach job description:

   Soccer coach job description example

   Bryant & Stratton College is seeking a part time coach for our Women's Soccer program beginning Fall of 2023. Candidate must have a minimum of five years' experience coaching. The coach is responsible for the overall development and advancement of a competitive athletic program while demonstrating high moral and ethical standards and positive sportsmanship. The coach must focus not only on excellence on the field, but recognize and emphasize academic excellence in the classroom as well. The coach, along with the Campus Director, must operate within the budget to meet the team needs and enforce rules pertaining to the College, student conduct, and governing rules and regulations.
   
   Bryant and Stratton College coaches are responsible for the recruitment and retention of qualified students for their respective sport through a needs based consultative approach. The Athletic Coach is responsible for building relationships, the coordination of the enrollment process, and the management of their team.
   Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities
   
   * Participates in on-campus activities to support retention and referral outcomes.
   * In coordination with the Campus Director and Athletic Director, prepares the season schedule.
   * In coordination with the Campus Director and Athletic Director, adheres to the budget guidelines, processes all necessary purchase orders and inventory, organizes, and obtains all necessary equipment and supplies.
   * Conducts a student athlete conditioning program to promote the good health of the players.
   * Fields a competitive team that promotes good sportsmanship and represents the College in positive manner.
   * Conducts team practices to develop the skills of the student athletes and coach the team at games.
   * Ensures that admissions and marketing data is captured, recorded, inputted timely and accurately.
   * Ensures compliance with company policy and procedures, as well as state, federal and USCAA regulations.
   * 1st term retention of enrolled students at or above established goals and objectives.
   * Meets or exceeds yearly recruitment goal.
   * Attains a visit-to-enrollment metric at or above established goals and objectives.
   * Converts new student inquiries at or above established goals and objectives.
   * Manages all student inquiries and follow-up activities through CRM.
   * This is an exempt position with work hours that best suit the needs of the student. These hours include but are not limited to, student/player enrollment, the team practice schedule and scheduled games. These hours may include night, weekends and possible overnight travel.
   
   Qualifications and Position Requirements
   
   * Associates Degree, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
   * Soccer coaching experience at the high school level or above
   * First aid/CPR certification is a plus.
   * Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning and leadership skills required.
   * Must be able to serve as a positive role model for young adults.
   * Familiarity with USCAA and NCAA rules and regulations is a plus.
   * Good driving record is preferred

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find soccer coaches for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your soccer coach job on Zippia to find and recruit soccer coach candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit soccer coaches, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new soccer coach

   Once you've found the soccer coach candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new soccer coach. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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