Youth Soccer Coach for Messiah University Students

About the Role

Soccer Shots Harrisburg is hiring fun, energetic, and dependable coaches to introduce soccer to children ages 2–8. Programs are held across the West Shore, all a short drive from campus. This part-time opportunity is ideal for Messiah University students who enjoy working with children and want to make a positive impact in the Mechanicsburg and surrounding community.

Benefits

• $22/hour
• Seasonal schedule built around your class commitments (4–12 hours per week)
• All equipment, Nike uniform, and curriculum provided
• Paid training — no soccer experience required
• Hands-on experience in leadership, communication, and classroom management
• Opportunities for advancement through Coach Levels
• Supportive team culture with coach meetings and events
• Opportunity to return for back-to-back seasons that adapt around semesters
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Training & development
• Company parties

Schedule

• Spring: March–May (8–9 weeks)
• Fall: September–October (8–9 weeks)
• Preferred continuation into Summer (June–August) and Winter (January–March)
• Part-time, under 15 hours per week
• A consistent weekly schedule you can plan your semester around

Responsibilities

• Introduce soccer to children ages 2–8
• Follow session plans and procedures
• Create a fun and positive environment
• Represent Soccer Shots professionally and reliably
• Engage each child positively with high energy and enthusiasm

Requirements

• Passion for working with children
• Must be 18+ years old
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle
• Soccer experience is not required

Qualifications

You might be a great fit if you are:

• Safety-focused, attentive, and detail-oriented
• Caring and encouraging, engaging each child positively
• Organized and prepared, following session plans and procedures
• Reliable and professional in representing Soccer Shots
• High-energy and enthusiastic, creating a fun and positive environment

Testimonials

"Soccer Shots has been a great job opportunity for me as a college student! They work with my schedule and I love being outdoors always moving and growing as a leader. I have developed so many valuable skills from coaching and love sharing the beautiful game of soccer and connecting with children through it." - Coach Caleb, Messiah Student

"Soccer Shots is an amazing job to have as a college student. I have been a coach through both undergraduate and graduate course loads, and the flexibility, communication, and understanding from the management allows for a reasonable workload. Work feels like a break in the day, and sometimes I forget that I am being paid (especially at such a great rate) because I am having so much fun!" - Coach Alexa, Messiah Student