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Soccer Shots is a program that introduces soccer to children ages 2-9. We work on site at park districts, schools, preschools and daycare centers all over the nation. We offer rewarding work, flexible hours and GREAT PAY. Soccer Shots is looking for a candidate with availability any time Monday- Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday 9am-12pm.
Training begins immediately after in person interview. Candidates with more availability will be offered substitute or co-coaching positions throughout the winter and the option to take on more classes in the spring and summer seasons.
Role
Our coaches serve as role models and mentors, embrace and exemplify our core values, and are able to connect with a large group of young children. They are caring, patient, enthusiastic, reliable, love kids, have no problem being silly, are physically active, and have some knowledge of soccer. The ideal applicant must meet the following criteria:
Passion and Experience Working with Children: Kid tested, kid approved! Previous experience working with young children (2-8 years old). This is more important than having played soccer.
Responsible and Reliable: Arrives on time to each session, can effectively teach a group of 10 or more very young children, keeps accurate attendance, communicates well with Soccer Shots director, etc. You must have reliable transportation and be able to commute to our partner sites as needed.
Professional: Neat in appearance, friendly and courteous with day care center staff and director, self-assured.
Remarkable: Enthusiastic and high energy. Must enjoy interacting with young kids, be able to connect with kids ages 2-8, make the Soccer Shots session the highlight of every child's week.
Soccer Smarts: Official soccer experience is not required. However, having some familiarity with the game either as a player or coach will be helpful.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: Soccer Shots classes require instructors to be physically fit and support an active lifestyle. The work environment during a typical class can be indoor or outdoor (weather permitting) and the noise level is usually moderate to loud. Coaches must be able to carry an equipment bag that contains 14 balls, Pugg goals, and more.
Soccer Shots can work around varying schedules. In addition to the above, a successful candidate must submit to and pass a background check. Soccer Shots is locally owned and operated. For more information, please visit our website: www.soccershots.org
Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Are you looking for a great job where the work is actually fun?
Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience while making a difference in your community?
Are you passionate about sports, education, being a positive role model and impacting young children?
Welcome to Soccer Shots!
We change lives.
We help children learn, grow and meet their developmental goals.
We care, a lot.
Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program for children ages 2 to 8. Our goal is to leave a positive and lasting impact on kids through introduction to sports and activity.
Our coaches are at the heart of what we do, our real MVPs if you will. They create smiles and deliver character-building FUN by teaching age-appropriate soccer skills to kids in the local community.
Soccer Shots coaches are equipped with...
Training - We make sure our coaches are comfortable on the field by offering informative online & in-person training to equip coaches with our curriculum and helpful (developmentally appropriate) coaching techniques.
Curriculum – Our curriculum is FULL of the stuff kids and parents love! Our program is curriculum based, so coaches are provided with session guides and mobile friendly resources to help you deliver the Soccer Shots experience.
Ongoing feedback and growth opportunities - We’re a growing business and are always looking to find passionate and reliable team members to help us continue to grow.
Equipment - We provide everything you need for a Soccer Shots session in an on-the-go bag that fits in the trunk of a car. It’s why we can have Soccer Shots in convenient locations like school gyms, classrooms, outdoor spaces, local parks and community centers.
Opportunities to provide feedback - We value the feedback of our dedicated team and want to know how to make our program better for the families we serve, and our coaches.
Whether you’re looking for a part-time, flexible job, or a full-time career - if you have a passion for positively impacting children, we’d love to talk to you!
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