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Youth Soccer Coach (Summer Camp) – Wave Camps FC| Paid Coaching Role
San Diego Wave FC Soccer Camps is hiring Youth Soccer Coaches for our 2026 Summer Camps across San Diego County.
This is a paid summer camp soccer coach position working with kids ages 4–12 in a fun, high-energy, and supportive environment inspired by the values of San Diego Wave FC—empowerment, teamwork, and excellence.
As a Youth Soccer Coach, you will lead campers through engaging drills, games, and skill development activities while helping them build confidence, make positive choices, and develop a lifelong love of soccer. We provide the soccer camp curriculum, equipment, and training—you bring the energy, leadership, and passion for working with kids.
Whether you're an experienced soccer coach, athlete, or educator, this is an opportunity to make a real impact while spending your summer outdoors.
Why Work San Diego Wave Camps
San Diego Wave FC Soccer Camps is hiring Youth Soccer Coaches for our 2026 Summer Camps across San Diego County.
This is a paid summer camp soccer coach position working with kids ages 4–12 in a fun, high-energy, and supportive environment inspired by the values of San Diego Wave FC—empowerment, teamwork, and excellence.
As a Youth Soccer Coach, you will lead campers through engaging drills, games, and skill development activities while helping them build confidence, make positive choices, and develop a lifelong love of soccer. We provide the soccer camp curriculum, equipment, and training—you bring the energy, leadership, and passion for working with kids.
Whether you're an experienced soccer coach, athlete, or educator, this is an opportunity to make a real impact while spending your summer outdoors.
Why Work San Diego Wave Camps
- Work as a paid youth soccer coach in a fun summer camp environment
- Be part of the official Wave Camps FC youth development experience
- Inspire the next generation of athletes through sport, leadership, and confidence-building
- Build coaching and leadership experience for careers in education, coaching, or sports management
- Connect with other passionate coaches and educators
- Potential eligibility for San Diego Wave FC match tickets
- Participate in end-of-summer camper staff reunion
- Lead daily youth soccer camp activities, drills, and games
- Teach fundamental soccer skills including passing, shooting, dribbling, and teamwork
- Create a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for all campers
- Motivate and engage campers ages 4–12 throughout the day
- Provide individualized coaching and encouragement
- Execute the San Diego Wave Camps curriculum
- Collaborate with fellow coaches and Site Directors
- Serve as a role model by demonstrating leadership, integrity, and enthusiasm
- Experience working with children (ages 4–12 preferred)
- Experience as a soccer player, soccer coach, or athlete (high school level or higher preferred)
- Passion for youth development through sports
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Positive, energetic, and team-oriented personality
- Reliable and committed for the duration of camp sessions
- Ability to make learning soccer fun and engaging
- Available Monday–Friday for ~8 hours per day
- Able to commit to 4–7 weeks during summer 2026
- Camp season runs from June 22, 2026 – August 7, 2026
- Ability to travel to camp locations including Carmel Valley, Eastlake, Point Loma, Encinitas, La Jolla, and Carlsbad with reliable transportation
- Must pass a background check
- Professional Educator: $23.50/hour (1 year teaching experience or teaching certification required)
- Experienced Coach: $20.00/hour (2 years coaching experience required)
- College Student / Recent Graduate: $18.00/hour
- Step 1: One-way video interview
- Step 2: 15-minute virtual interview
- Step 3: Hiring decision
Salary : $18 - $24