Pittsburgh North Youth Coaching Intern

About the role

Soccer Shots Pittsburgh is hiring reliable, personable, communicative, and engaging coaching interns to help pursue the Company Vision Statement: "To positively impact children's lives and to provide a remarkable experience for their families on and off the soccer field through best-in-class coaching, communication, and curriculum." As an intern for the Pittsburgh North region, possible coaching locations include Gibsonia, Mars, Cranberry, Allison Park, Wexford, and West View, among others. Each intern has a unique, personalized schedule; hours worked range from 10‑15 hours per week depending upon availability, location, and ability/performance. Potential scheduling blocks (dependent upon availability) include: Weekday mornings: 8:45 AM–12 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 will only be scheduled when they are available, but availability must be consistent each week for the duration of the season. The company 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 present for their assigned time slot(s) for the full 8‑11 weeks of the season. Instructors should also be willing to perform other duties as requested to help drive the Vision, fulfill the Mission, and abide by the Core Values. Paid, seasonal in‑person staff trainings are required and will be announced in advance. Core Values: We care, We own it, We pursue excellence, We are stronger together, We are candid, We grow.

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 and evaluation of lesson plans
• Community outreach/public relations – represent Soccer Shots Pittsburgh at community events such as open houses, back‑to‑school nights, etc., when needed
• Marketing – partake in seasonal marketing efforts including distribution of marketing flyers and yard signs
• Obtaining academic/college credit – notify us if seeking academic credit through your school; we will work with your school’s registrar, advisor, or internship department to help you achieve credit for this internship (non‑coaching duties are unpaid, but school credit may be offered if your school’s internship requirements are met)

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Training & development
• Company parties

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.