Youth Soccer Business Development & Coaching Associate

Part-Time Business Development & Coaching Associate

• 20 - 25 hours per week

Looking for part-time work where you can make a positive impact in your community? Join the Soccer Shots Team!

Who we are
Soccer Shots is the leader in Youth Soccer development. Our nationally recognized program offers a high-energy, fun, age-appropriate introduction to the wonderful game of soccer. Our innovative curriculum emphasizes both soccer skills and character development. Our goal is simple: to leave a lasting, positive impact on every child we serve.
Soccer Shots blends soccer, education, and fun into high-energy 30- 45-minute sessions for kids ages 2-8 throughout the Queens area. You'll meet awesome educators. Youll laugh. Youll break a sweat. And youll go home at the end of the day knowing that you made a difference. Working for us and having a positive impact on children will be one of the most rewarding things you ever do. Apply today to be our friend and their hero.
What you get:

• Flexible hours
  • Looking for candidates with weekday availability
• Career growth opportunities
• Great environment
• Leadership and Coaching Training
• Hourly rate
  • $20 hour (sales position) + commission
  • $25 hour (soccer coaching days)
• Commission based on performance (the sky is the limit!)

REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal instructor MUST meet the following criteria:

• Motivated self-starter with self-leadership and drive.
• Excellent time management, organization, and customer service skills.
• Prior soccer experience is not required. We only require the passion for positively impacting childrens lives through the love of sports and fitness.
• We are looking for people who can bring FUN and positive energy to represent Soccer Shots at all times.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• High comfort level making cold calls and outreach.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• Eligible to work in the U.S
• Successful passing of background check
• Reliable transportation
• Animated and energetic personality; ability to engage children and be silly with them
• Ability to coach indoors or outdoors (weather permitting) and in environments with various noise levels and elements.
• Collaborative, pro-active, and dedicated attitude.
• Minimum of 1-2+ years sales experience
• Knowledge of early learning industry a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

THE JOB
Sales Responsibilities

• Conduct research on potential partners (inclusive of daycares, schools, community groups, children groups or business )
• Utilize the CRM system to maintain leads, manage relationships, track and centralize all communication.
• Prospect and close new sales leads for the organization through an outbound sales effort including cold-calling, relationship selling and in-person presentations.
• Plan, schedule, and execute sales blitz days in accordance to organization standards
  • Biweekly sales blitz expected
  • Follow-up communication within 24 hours from initial visit
  • Visit 6 - 8 school per sales blitz day
• Coordinate free demo sessions with potential accounts.
  • Inclusive of communication with school, promotional materials, dates, locations, staffing requests, waivers.
• Draft partnership agreements in accordance to final negotiation
• Maintain relationships with school accounts through ongoing and proactive communication, check-in points, visits, and surprise acts of kindness.
  • Visit each daycare location at least one time per season
  • Deliver season gifts
  • send personalized greetings to POCs
• Document efforts in account log system
• Stay up to date on industry trends and competitors insights
• Represent Soccer Shots at highest standards
• Other duties as assigned by Executive Director

Coaching Responsibilities:
We believe that no matter your role in the organization, it is important for all staff to be grounded in our service. Coaching is a part of what we all do to be committed, engaged, and involved with our community.

• Safely lead and manage classes of up to 12 children (ages range from 2-8)
• Study and teach the week's curriculum which focuses on skill and character development
• Engage all children at an individual level
• Arrive at least 15-min before start time at your locations
• Provide a positive customer experience to faculty and families
• Maintain and care for the assigned coaching equipment
• Manage your assigned class rosters
• Provide post-session feedback
• Communicate with management in a timely manner
• Participate and complete the required trainings
• Have fun while making a positive impact

Soccer Shots | Childrens Soccer Experience | @soccershotsqueens

Flexible work from home options available.