Youth Soccer Skills Program

Parents paying per child for a season, a clinic or a camp week. Schools, after-school programs and community centers may also pay you to run sessions.

Per-child fees for each session block or camp, plus partnerships where a school or rec center pays a flat fee or shares revenue. Income grows as you add age groups and coaches.

• Coaching groups of children safely
• Planning a season or curriculum
• Marketing to parents and schools
• Managing sign-ups, payments and assistant coaches

• General liability insurance, and check what facilities require you to carry and name them on
• Background checks and child-safety training for you and any assistant coaches, including any SafeSport requirements from leagues or clubs you work with
• Workers' compensation insurance once you hire employees, and the rules on employees versus contractors in your state
• Facility rental costs and permits, which can vary by city, county and school district
• Seasonal demand and weather, so have a backup indoor space or refund policy
• Sales tax or business license rules for your city or state, which you should confirm locally

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on equipment, insurance, marketing and field or gym rental costs. Facility costs and permits can vary by city, county and school district.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,200 to $6,000, depending on how many children enroll, your fees and how many classes, clinics or camps you run. Seasonal demand and weather matter, so have a backup indoor space.

Things to check include general liability insurance and what facilities require, background checks and child-safety training for you and assistant coaches, any SafeSport requirements, workers' compensation once you hire, and local sales tax or business license rules.