Pittsburgh East Youth Soccer Intern
Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Training & development
- Company parties
Responsibilities
- Operate under supervision of Soccer Shots Pittsburgh Director of Programming and Coaching Coordinators
- Coaching - responsible for coaching a set number of Soccer Shots sessions per week. Each session ranges in length from 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Coaching - responsible for running demo classes at new and prospective locations.
- Staff development - support the Director of Coaching and Coaching Coordinator with evaluations / reviews and training of other members of the Soccer Shots Pittsburgh coaching staff.
- Staff development - assist with preparations for and during our seasonal coach training meetings.
- Curriculum review - responsible for having a thorough knowledge of the Soccer Shots curriculum and will provide regular feedback and evaluation of the lesson plans.
- Community outreach / public relations - when needed, represent Soccer Shots Pittsburgh at community events such as open houses, back to school nights, etc.
- Marketing - partake in seasonal marketing efforts including distribution of marketing flyers and yard signs.
- Obtaining Academic/College Credit - This internship experience may or may not already be an approved academic credit internship with your school. Please make sure to notify us immediately if you are seeking academic credit through your school for this experience. With your help, Soccer Shots will work directly with your school’s registrar, academic advisor, or internship department to help you achieve academic credit for this internship experience. The non-coaching duties of this internship are unpaid, but school credit may be offered if your particular school’s internship requirements are met.
Requirements
- Intern must have their own reliable, personal vehicle for transportation to/from our locations, which are located throughout the greater Pittsburgh area.
- Interns must also have a laptop with reliable internet.
Pay
Compensation is $18 per 30‑ to 45‑minute session for Head Coaches and $10 per 30‑ to 45‑minute session for Alternate Coaches / Coaches‑in‑training. Paid, seasonal in‑person staff trainings are required and will be announced in advance. Non‑coaching work is unpaid.
Schedule
Each intern receives a unique, personalized schedule; hours worked range from 10‑15 hours per week depending on availability, location, and ability/performance. Potential scheduling blocks (subject to availability) include:
- Weekday mornings: 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM (location‑dependent)
- After‑school hours: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM or 4:30 PM (location‑dependent)
- Weeknights: 4:45 PM – 7:00 PM or 8:00 PM (location‑dependent)
- Weekend mornings: 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 1:30 PM (location‑dependent)
Work is scheduled only when you are available, but your availability must be consistent each week for the duration of the season. The program operates year‑round with winter, spring, summer, fall, and fall 2.0 seasons; each season typically lasts 8‑11 weeks. Coaches are expected to have reliable personal transportation and to be available and present for their assigned time slot(s) for the full 8‑11 weeks of the season.