Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Core Values & Mission

Core Values: We are FUN / We are a TEAM / We pursue EXCELLENCE / We make a DIFFERENCE

Mission: To make a positive impact on every child we coach, and provide a remarkable experience for their families

Position Summary:

The Coaching Coordinator (CC) with assist with recruiting, training, evaluating, developing and retaining new and veteran coaches. This position also plays a role in identifying training initiatives and collaborates with the Director of Coaching and the Program Director of Soccer Shots to ensure that all coaches are prepared to excel in delivering coaching sessions that are the best 30 - 40 minutes of each child’s week.

As a Coach this person will deliver specific curriculum/early childhood education techniques along with age appropriate/fundamental skills of soccer. The delivery of the curriculum & fundamental skills of soccer is designed to be fun. Coaches are expected to focus on creating an enjoyable experience for both families and children. The Coach must understand when to adapt to the needs and interests of the group or individual. It is important to direct the sessions so that all children have opportunity to share in the benefits of participation.

As the Coaching Coordinator this person will strive to create a positive coach culture that embraces the Core Values of Soccer Shots through a developed support /challenge matrix, leaving a positive impact on every coach we hire.

Accountability:

COACH DEVELOPMENT - The CC will assist in recruiting, hiring, training, on-boarding, developing, and retaining coaches. Such tasks include: active recruitment, networking for new hires, interviewing, scheduling and shadowing apprentices, co-leading sessions with coaches-in-training, leading coaching clinics and trainings and performance management. The CC will also lead the team in developing and implementing strategies to enhance coach engagement and retention. Remarkable coaches are the CC’s number one priority.

CURRICULUM REVIEW - The CC is responsible for having a thorough knowledge of Soccer Shots curriculum and will train and evaluate coaches in its implementation. Training includes providing tips and tricks to Coaches on implementation. Evaluation includes identifying revisions to curriculum to ensure the delivery of exceptional programming.

INSTRUCTOR ROLE - As the Soccer Shots CC, you will be required to coach at any San Antonio area site, per the direction of the DOC, Soccer Shots owner or Director, or per the need or absence of another instructor. In general, the CC will be expected to coach 15-20 sessions per season.

SCHEDULING - The CC supports the DOC in all aspects of scheduling coaches each season. This includes identifying and assigning coaches to meet program/school/park requirements; developing schedules to address coaching development; responding to and resolving unanticipated scheduling issues. The CC will work 4.5 weekdays plus a half day Saturday morning.

SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AND RELATIONSHIPS - The CC will be responsible for helping with the management and relationships of schools currently overseen by the Soccer Shots office and any new sites. Maintaining and enhancing school relationships is a top priority of all team members at Soccer Shots.

MARKETING SOCCER SHOTS - The CC will help to market Soccer Shots to the greater San Antonio community.

PARENT COMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT - Communication is a pillar of our Soccer Shots’ brand. The CC will support the communication with parents on the phone when in the office and through email.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Commitment to the mission of Soccer Shots to make a positive impact on every child we coach, and provide a remarkable experience for their families

Ability to consistently exhibit, share and communicate company’s core values: have fun, make a difference, be a team player and pursue excellence

Knowledge and ability to convey/train best practices for early childhood expectations and development

Ability to lead, develop and hold coaching staff accountable to high performance standards

Exceptional interpersonal communication skills: comfortable and confident interacting, speaking, leading and engaging with a variety of people ranging from toddlers to school directors in small and large group settings

Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and multi-task without getting easily stressed -- must stay balanced

Ability to be “imaginative” and identify new ways to engage and maintain a child’s interest

Creative problem solver; the ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations and “think outside the box”

Dedicated to customer satisfaction and a commitment to exceeding expectations

Prompt and timely in all aspects of the business, including communication with both customers and Soccer Shots staff; attention to detail is a must

Commitment to develop, improve and grow (individually and organizationally) on a daily basis

Highly motivated and interested in seeking a professional business opportunity where upside is based on performance

Required Experience and Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience coaching youth soccer

CPR/First Aid Certified or willing to get certified within 30 days of hire

Pass DFPS and FBI fingerprinting and background check

Have own reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance

Preferred Experience and Education

Bachelor's Degree

Knowledge of early childhood curriculum and development best practices

Experience with Macs and Numbers/Excel

Work Environment:

Physical/Work Environment Requirements:

Functions in a temperature controlled office environment a portion of the time.

Work requires ability to sit, stand and walk throughout an extended work day (8 – 10 hours); position requires keyboarding and phone work; position may need to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion; excellent vision skills (with or without correction) are required. The standard office environment has moderate noise levels associated with computer equipment, customers and phone conversations.

Position functions in an inside/outside sports environment a portion of the time throughout the year which may include temperatures of extreme heat or cold.

Work requires ability to run, stop, stoop, bend (a physical, exercise type regimen) in a minimum of 40 minute increments per session. This position requires extensive driving in and around the San Antonio area. The CC is required to drive to multiple sites during the week and on weekends to conduct coaching assessments and provide coaching support as needed.

This job description should not be construed to imply these requirements are the only duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job. Incumbents may be required to follow any additional related instructions, acquire related job skills, and perform other related work as required. This job description may be updated at any time.

Soccer Shots is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.