Soccer Shots Fall Internship Experience

About the role

Soccer Shots is a family-owned and operated business that offers year-round Soccer Shots programs in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The primary internship site is located at 2 Trap Falls Rd 318, Shelton, throughout Fairfield County.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the overall execution of the scheduled Soccer Shots season
• Plan and run free clinic
• Coach sessions throughout the season
• Video/photo projects
• Run demos and attend promo events
• Participate in selling
• Correspond with center directors
• Participate in social media content creation and communication
• Create, print, and distribute registration forms and promotional materials
• Prepare and keep record of equipment sets and gear for instructors
• Aid in preparation of instructor training meeting
• Prepare marketing documents
• Data entry
• Attend regional meetings
• Attend Director Round Table discussions and staff meetings
• Submit final report to Soccer Shots on experience

Qualifications

• Handle and present oneself professionally
• Arrive on time to assigned office hours, coaching sessions, and events
• Gain knowledge in planning, scheduling, sales/marketing, customer service, and management side of the business
• Organize and coordinate an annual clinic or event
• Instruct Soccer Shots sessions

Benefits

• Compensation based on number of hours assigned to internship ($18 per hour)
• Gas stipend of $100 for travel

Skills

• Planning
• Business Development
• Marketing
• Coaching
• Administration

Requirements

• Minimum of 220 hours over a 11-to-13-week period
• Seasons: Spring Semester (mid-December to early June), Summer (May to mid-August), Fall Semester (August/September to end of November)
• Work weeks: 12-15 consecutive weeks with 15-35 hours per week
• Hours: Can vary per week and determined by supervisor and intern's schedule
• Intern compensation: Based on number of hours assigned to internship ($18 per hour)
• Additional events: Some travel may be required

Pay

The intern will be compensated based on the number of hours assigned to the internship. The intern will be paid $18 per hour.

Schedule

Sessions will be scheduled within close proximity of the intern’s residence whenever possible. The intern will be working 15-35 hours per week, with a mix of office/administration and on-field assignments depending on the season.

Application Instructions

To apply, interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to swct@soccershots.com and docswct@soccershots.com.

Contact Information

For more information, contact:

• Primary Internship Site: 2 Trap Falls Rd 318, Shelton, Connecticut
• Supervisor: David Alejos, Executive Director
• Phone: 203-615-8225