Pittsburgh West Region 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 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: This internship experience may or may not already be an approved academic credit internship with your school. Please 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. 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

• 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. Non‑coaching work is unpaid.

Schedule

Interns work approximately 10‑15 hours per week, with scheduling blocks that depend on availability and location:

• 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

Schedules are consistent each week for the duration of the 8‑ to 11‑week season (year‑round operation with winter, spring, summer, fall, and fall 2.0 sessions). Reliable personal transportation is required, and interns must be present for their assigned time slot(s) throughout the season.