Early Education Youth Soccer Weekend Instructor

About the role

Soccer Shots DCO/MGY/CHE/BER, PA, is looking for a passionate part-time soccer coach to work with children ages 2 to 8. Looking for a fun and flexible job? Join Soccer Shots and be the best part of a child’s week.

Responsibilities

• Bring “Soccer Island” alive with your enthusiasm and creativity.
• Conduct soccer sessions for children 2 to 8, including field set-up and take-down.
• Encourage character development through positive reinforcement and modeling.
• Use expert-created Soccer Shots curriculum and early childhood development teaching techniques in every session.
• Foster a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Follow all on-site safety and attendance protocols.
• Communicate effectively with families, caregivers, and teachers.

Qualifications

• No prior sports/coaching experience is required.
• Genuine passion for children and sports.
• Energetic, engaging, and responsible.
• Safety conscious.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of kids ages 2-8.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to stand, jog, and model children’s soccer skills.
• Coaches must have or obtain state-required clearances.

Pay

We pay per session. Our school program sessions are 30 minutes long, and our park program sessions are 30 to 40 minutes long. Most school and park locations will have multiple sessions back-to-back.

• Standard rate for a Lead Coach: $20 per session.
• Eligible for a raise to $22 per session and the title of Head Coach after 1 year (or 4 seasons).
• Eligible for a further raise to $24 per session and the title of Program Lead after 2 years (or 8 seasons).
• Substitute sessions on Weekdays: $23 per session.
• Substitute sessions on Weekends: $25 per session.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule — we only schedule you when you’re available, at sessions closest to you, and you can change your availability from season to season (winter/spring/summer/fall).
• Opportunity for advancement — we love to promote from within, with opportunities to take on full-time roles or internships in program coordination, coach management, marketing, partnerships, and more.
• Signing bonus.
• Training & development — paid comprehensive training program to learn Soccer Shots’ curriculum, developmentally appropriate coaching techniques, and best practices.
• Fun — get ready to be active, laugh, cheer, and maybe even do a victory dance or two.

About the company

Soccer Shots is an engaging intro-to-soccer program fueled by coaches who are driven to positively impact children’s lives. Our program focuses on age-appropriate soccer skills, character development, and fun in every session.

Our Core Values:

• We Care
• We’re Stronger Together
• We are Candid
• We Own It
• We Pursue Excellence
• We Grow