PROGRAM INFORMATION

Tiny Troops Soccer is a minority woman-owned and operated military spouse business that has employed over 500+ military spouses, dependents, and civilians around the world. Our mission is to serve military kids and their friends all while teaching the great game of soccer to the youngest generation of players, ages 2-4 years old. We build happy and confident kids, developmentally ready soccer players, and a community for all. 

The Tiny Troops Difference is that WE are building a global community of active, healthy children who are equipped to deal with the stressors of military life. We strive to bring a safe, fun, and playful activity into children's lives that instill in them a sense of importance, self-worth, camaraderie, and love for soccer to carry on into every adventure where life takes them. 

WHAT YOU WILL LOVE ABOUT US

• You get to be silly, have fun and develop one-of-a-kind bonds with really amazing kids. Our coaches love to roar like dinosaurs, chug-a-choo-choo like trains, and hop like a frog!
• You get to develop your leadership and teaching skills in a safe and supportive environment with custom designed weekly lesson plans supplied to you for each age group you coach.
• You get to enjoy a job that promotes your health and physical fitness with lesson plans that keep coaches moving up and down the field.
• You will receive specialized session plans, games and activities that are easy and simple to follow, and will be supplied each month along with all coach equipment.
• You will complete an online Coach Training Course curriculum, as well as receive professional field training from our Director of Coaching to prepare you for your first session on the field. 
• You will have access to a supportive and soccer-loving community of people that come together once per month for meetings, as well as several fun community events for all.  
• You will have the opportunity for growth and development as a coach through monthly reviews with our Director of Coaching whom will provide positive and constructive feedback during your one-on-one evaluations.

HOURS

The hours range from 3.5-5 hours per week during scheduled sessions. Additional hours are available during the week as a primary coach on Monday-Thursday if desired. Saturday availability is required for this position unless otherwise noted. There will be occasional administrative tasks such as communicating via Slack and email, reviewing the lesson material for the weeks you coach, and the monthly coach meetings that occur on weekdays. These activities will take approximately 1-3 hours per month of your time.

HOURLY SALARY

Entry level coaches begin at a competitive $18/hour. Administrative and off-field tasks are paid at $15/hour.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have your own DoD government issued I.D. to get on base (active duty military, spouse, dependent, retired, and/or reservist)
• Consistent Saturday availability with a possible Sunday in the case where a makeup session is utilized
• Ability to communicate and respond in a timely and professional manner with both the administrative team and parents
• Desire to be a team player and ambassador in representing your location on and off the field by promoting families to register for your sessions
• Have a passion for teaching soccer and working with young children 
• Access to personal, reliable transportation to and from the field's location
• Mobile phone with ability to support and stream your sessions via Facebook live on the official evaluation page

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

The candidate must demonstrate the physical capabilities of:

• Remaining upright, reaching, squatting, kneeling, running, and moving up and down the field during coaching sessions
• The ability to independently rise from a seated position on the ground to ensure their readiness for dynamic engagement in childcare activities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a consecutive 3-month commitment
• Experience in any of the following areas: coaching, playing, refereeing soccer, babysitting, nannying and/or teaching

2024 CLASS SCHEDULE

The Assistant Coach will work along the Primary Coach the following days on the field-

• May 4th,11th,18th
• Jun 1st,8th,15th
• Jul 6th,13th,20th
• Aug 3rd,10th,17th
• Sep 7th,14th,21st
• Oct 5th,12th,19th
• Nov 2nd,9th,16th

EX: Saturday morning schedule

9:00-9:25 a.m. - 2 year olds

9:45-10:30 a.m. - 3 year olds 10:45-11:30 a.m. - 4 year olds

FIELD LOCATION

(ON BASE) Marek Park:  Kadena Air Base at Marek Park near the gazebo by the parking lot.

PLEASE NOTE:

If you would like your child to participate in your sessions, you must guarantee that another adult is present at every session your child attends to help with participation or to remove them from the field if any issues should arise.