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Form of workSoccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children's lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum, and communication. We specialize in programs for children ages 2 through 8 years old and are dedicated to providing high-quality, foundational soccer training that prepares children for a lifetime of soccer.
We are looking for caring and engaging full-time coaches who can coach a minimum of 40 sessions per week (sessions last from 30 to 45-minutes in length) in our daycare, after-school, and public park programs, and can assist in other company events as needed. All employment is at-will.
Though we continue to grow, we are still a family business at heart. We aim to develop each of our coaches in areas including leadership, early childhood education, and sports management.
Why coach for Soccer Shots?
- Best-in-class, nationally-recognized training program to prepare you to teach and coach soccer skills to children ages 2-8.
- Ongoing education to continuously improve in your coaching.
- Annual salary of $24k, with an opportunity to increase.
- Flexible hours include opportunities to coach sessions in the morning, afternoons, or weekends.
- Fun, engaging, and creative culture within a growing business.
Requirements
- Must love impacting children and enjoy the game of soccer.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- Experience working with young children
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Soccer playing or coaching background (preferred)
Responsibilities
It is a coach's responsibility to manage and direct all duties related to the operation of a Soccer Shots session, including, but not limited to, the following:
Preparation
- Attends coaches meeting at beginning of season.
- Reviews online curriculum (prepared for you ahead of time, and aligned with Colorado state early education standards).
- Maintains equipment in proper condition and arrives on time to set-up field for session.
Coaching
- Ensures the safety and well-being of every child.
- For childcare sites, gathers children from classroom and returns after session (note: for public location, no pick-up/drop-off required).
- Follows proper on-site protocol for each location, as prepared and provided by Soccer Shots supervisor.
- Conducts fun and positive 30 to 45-minute sessions, following the weekly Soccer Shots curriculum.
Communication/Administration
- Communicates in a timely fashion with supervisor about any changes, challenges, or important information.
- Completes online attendance sheet for each session.
- Submits time sheet per payroll policy.
- Returns equipment and leftover supplies to supervisor upon completion of each season.
Soccer Shots coaches are:
- Safety-conscious: the top priority is the safety of children under their care.
- Caring: engage with each child through specific and positive affirmation.
- Organized: plan ahead and conduct each session according to the provided curriculum.
- Responsible: commit to doing what is expected of them as an outstanding coach and "face" of Soccer Shots.
- Energetic: bring Soccer Shots to life by creating a fun and positive atmosphere for each child.
We also love referrals! If you know of someone who might be interested in joining our team, please pass along this position!
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $15.00 - $22.00 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!
