Academic and Experiential Objectives:

The student intern will be required to handle and present him/herself in a professional manner, consistently arriving on time to assigned office hours, coaching sessions, and events. S/he will be expected to assist in the overall execution of a Soccer Shots season and will gain knowledge in the planning, scheduling, sales/marketing, customer service, and management side of the business. The student intern will also participate in instructing Soccer Shots sessions, giving him/her experience in coaching youth and working with parents. Assignments may be given to you according to your availability and location in Chester County.

Obtaining Academic/College Credit

This internship experience may or may not already be an approved academic credit internship with your school. Please make sure to 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 experience.

Responsibilities (can include but are not limited to):

Leadership/Management:

Assist in the overall execution of the scheduled Soccer Shots season

Coach sessions throughout the season

Video/photo projects

Sales/Marketing/Customer Service:

Run demos and attend promotional events

Participate in business development with Program Director

Correspond with center directors

Participate in social media content creation and communication

Administrative/Support:

Create, print, and distribute registration forms and promotional materials

Prepare and keep record of equipment sets and gear for instructors

Assist in preparation of instructor training meeting

Prepare direct mail and other marketing documents

Prepare and distribute seasons prizes and certificates

Data entry

Professional Development:

Attend new operator training, as available

Attend Director Round Table discussions and staff meetings, as available

Submit final report to Soccer Shots on experience

Coaching

Attends required coaches meetings.

Knows lesson plan in curriculum prior to session.

Maintains equipment in proper condition.

Dresses in approved Soccer Shots uniform.

Arrives early for each session to be fully prepared before a session begins.

Brings attendance sheet to every session.

Organizes children into approved-sized groups and does not miss any registrants.

Ensures the safety and well-being of every child, first and foremost.

Retrieves and returns children (per site process) for each session. No child is ever left alone.

Follows proper on site protocol for each location, as provided by supervisor and/or site director.

Conducts high-energy, fun, organized, 30/45-minute sessions

Follows the proper weekly Soccer Shots lesson plan.

Communicates in a timely fashion with supervisor about any changes, challenges, or important information.

Records attendance online upon completion of coaching.

Submits timesheet per payroll policy.

Returns equipment and leftover supplies to supervisor upon completion of each season.

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 use of fingers, hands and arms on a consistent basis for 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 may occasionally have the need to be exposed to an inside/outside sports environment.

Functions in an inside/outside sports environment a portion of the time. Work requires ability to run, stop, stoop, bend (a physical, exercise type regimen) in a minimum of 45 minute increments per session. Position requires use of hands, arms, legs and feet and may include lifting up to 50 pounds on occasion. Moderate gymnasium like noises are associated with this position as well as excellent vision skills (with or without correction.)

Goals & Evaluation method:

A performance evaluation will occur at the conclusion of the first term and at the conclusion of the internship placement. The evaluation will consider the following general areas of professional operations, and specific intern goals within each area

Core Skills

Attitude

Effort

Initiative

Productivity

Communication

Professionalism

Job-Specific Skills:

Planning (Season and Special Event)

Business Development

Marketing

Coaching

Administration

Continuing formal and informal supervision will occur between the intern and the onsite supervisors. Clear and open communication will occur on an ongoing and as needed basis, at a minimum of 30 minutes per scheduled work day with site supervisors.

Internship Structure and Compensation:

The Soccer Shots internship will encompass a minimum of 180-220 hours over a 10-12-week period. The internship will include ten to twelve consecutive 15-20 hour (minimum) work weeks for the duration of the internship.

During the first four weeks of the internship, the intern will be working closely with the Program Director on preparing for the upcoming season -- scheduling instructors, running demos, and promoting the season. Once the season starts, the student intern’s focus will shift to executing the program by coaching approximately 6-8 Soccer Shots sessions per week (sites and times TBD) and training, evaluating, and supporting other coaches.

The intern will be compensated $10/hr.

Internship positions are available for the following time periods:

Winter Season—early January through mid-March

Spring Season—early March through mid-May

Summer Season—early June through mid-late August

Fall Season—mid-August/September through November

We're not the right fit for everyone, so before you hit "apply now," please take a look at our website (https://www.soccershots.org/chester) or head over to our Facebook page and watch our videos on Youtube to learn more why we have the greatest job going. If you're still intrigued after checking us out, then please apply.

If this isn't for you but you know of someone who might be interested in joining our team, feel free to pass our info along - we love referrals! When Soccer Shots first started, we dreamed of what we might be able to do... Since then, our dream has turned into an even better reality. Through Soccer Shots, we've impacted thousands of children in and around our communities. We attribute much of our success to the dedicated, fun, and a little bit crazy team we've put together. We're passionate about what we do, and are looking to add people to our team who feel the same -- people who are fired up about the idea of impacting the next generation through the game of soccer.

Soccer Shots - Chester County, PA

Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children's lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum and communication.