Pittsburgh North Youth Coaching 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 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 coaching staff members
• Staff development – assist with preparations for and during seasonal coach training meetings
• Curriculum review – maintain thorough knowledge of the Soccer Shots curriculum and provide regular feedback/evaluation of lesson plans
• Community outreach/public relations – represent Soccer Shots Pittsburgh at community events such as open houses, back‑to‑school nights, etc.
• Marketing – participate in seasonal marketing efforts including distribution of marketing flyers and yard signs

Requirements

• Reliable personal vehicle for transportation to/from locations throughout the greater Pittsburgh area
• Laptop with reliable internet access

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. Coaches typically begin with a paid training period as an Alternate Coach/Coach‑in‑training before promotion to Head Coach. Non‑coaching work is unpaid.

Schedule

Interns work approximately 10‑15 hours per week, with a consistent weekly schedule for the duration of the season (8‑11 weeks). Possible scheduling blocks (dependent on location and availability) include:

• Weekday mornings: 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM
• After‑school hours: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM or 4:30 PM
• Weeknights: 4:45 PM – 7:00 PM or 8:00 PM
• Weekend mornings: 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 1:30 PM

Interns must have reliable personal transportation and be available for their assigned time slot(s) for the full 8‑11 week season. The program operates year‑round with winter, spring, summer, fall, and fall 2.0 seasons.