Pittsburgh West Region Youth Coaching Intern

About the role

Soccer Shots Pittsburgh is hiring reliable, personable, communicative, & engaging coaching interns to help us pursue our 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 West region, possible coaching locations include Moon, Robinson, Greentree, Sewickley, Carnegie, among others. The internship operates year‑round with winter, spring, summer, fall, and fall 2.0 seasons (each typically 8‑11 weeks). Paid, seasonal in‑person staff trainings are required and will be announced in advance.

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 – participate in seasonal marketing efforts including distribution of marketing flyers and yard signs
• Obtaining Academic/College Credit – this internship may or may not already be an approved academic credit internship with your school; notify us immediately if you seek academic credit. We will work directly with your school’s registrar, academic advisor, or internship department to help you achieve credit. Non‑coaching duties are unpaid, but school credit may be offered if your school’s internship requirements are met.

Requirements

• Intern must have their own reliable, personal vehicle for transportation to/from locations throughout the greater Pittsburgh area
• Interns must also have a laptop with reliable internet

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. It is typical for coaches to begin with a paid training period as an Alternate Coach / Coach‑in‑training before promotion to Head Coach. Non‑coaching work is unpaid. Overall compensation ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour.

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 (dependent on 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

Availability must be consistent each week for the duration of the season (8‑11 weeks). Coaches are expected to have reliable personal transportation and to be present for their assigned time slot(s) throughout the season.