Pittsburgh South Youth Coaching Intern

About the role

Soccer Shots Pittsburgh is hiring reliable, personable, communicative, and engaging coaching interns to help pursue the company vision: “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.” Interns will serve the Pittsburgh “South Region” and may coach at locations including Washington, Meadowlands, Canonsburg, McMurray, South Park, Bethel Park, Upper St. Clair, and nearby areas. Each intern receives a personalized schedule, working 10‑15 hours per week depending on availability, location, and performance. Scheduling blocks can include weekday mornings (8:45 AM‑12 PM), after‑school hours (2:30 PM‑4/4:30 PM), weeknights (4:45 PM‑7/8 PM), and weekend mornings (8/9:00 AM‑12/1:30 PM), all dependent on location and availability. The program operates year‑round across winter, spring, summer, fall, and fall 2.0 seasons, each lasting 8‑11 weeks, and interns must have reliable personal transportation and be present for their assigned time slot(s) for the full season.

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 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 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.
• Marketing – participate in seasonal marketing efforts including distribution of marketing flyers and yard signs
• Obtaining Academic/College Credit – notify us if seeking academic credit; we will work with your school’s registrar, advisor, or internship department to help you achieve credit; non‑coaching duties are unpaid but school credit may be offered if requirements are met

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Training & development
• Company parties
• Opportunity for advancement

Pay

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