Daytime Child Development Coach

About the role

Soccer Shots Pittsburgh is hiring energetic individuals to run their daytime programs at preschools and childcare centers. This is a part-time role suitable for active retirees, second-shift workers, or former educators with open mornings.

Responsibilities

• Travel to local daycares, preschools, and parks to lead groups of 5-12 children.
• Run pre-planned, 30-35 minute curriculum-based sessions (all lesson plans and equipment provided).
• Create a safe, engaging, and ridiculously fun environment for the kids.
• Communicate professionally and warmly with parents and childcare center staff.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children ages 2-8 (parenting, babysitting, teaching, camp counseling, etc.) is a plus.
• You must have a driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Commit to at least two seasons (approx. 9-week seasons) after training.
• Pass all required background checks.

Qualifications

• No advanced soccer experience is required—we teach you everything you need to know.
• You will be a role model and educator for children ages 2 to 8.
• You will act silly, sing songs, pretend to be a sleeping bear, give out high-fives, and manage the occasional toddler meltdown with patience and a smile.
• You will not be running complex drills, blowing whistles at teenagers, or worrying about a scoreboard.

Benefits

• Great Pay: $18+ per 30-35 minute session coached.
• Ultimate Flexibility: Part-time coaches typically run 5-25 sessions per week. You give us your availability, and we schedule classes that fit your life.
• Everything is Provided: Paid training, free uniforms, and all the equipment you need.
• Growth & Perks: Opportunities for performance-based pay increases, advancement, employee referral bonuses, and company social outings.

Pay

$20.00 - $40.00 per hour