PART-TIME PUBLIC PROGRAM COORDINATOR

SOCCER SHOTS

Chester County, PA

COMPANY PROFILE:

Soccer Shots is the leader in youth soccer development for children ages 2-8. Our nationally recognized program offers a high-energy, fun, age-appropriate introduction to the wonderful game of soccer. Our innovative curriculum emphasizes both soccer skills and character development. Our goal is simple: to leave a lasting, positive impact on every child we serve.

SOCCER SHOTS CHESTER COUNTY PA:

Soccer Shots® was formed in 1998 after recognizing a lack of quality soccer programs for children under age 8. We are one of the first franchises established. Soccer Shots currently has over 200 franchises in operation across the country and Canada. Soccer Shots Chester County PA serves over 7,000 children in Delaware and Montgomery County and has been in business for 14 years. We run programs in over 150 locations including Day-cares, Nurseries, Preschools, Elementary Schools, Private Schools, Townships, Soccer Clubs, Recreation Departments, and Churches.

CAREER OBJECTIVES:

The Part-Time Public Program Coordinator will work directly with clients, distribute marketing materials, manage programs, and carry out the various responsibilities of a coach and program coordinator—while maintaining the utmost professionalism when interacting with staff and program participants. Soccer Shots coaches and coordinators receive professional experience with children ages 2-8 and references for a future career in related fields.

Assignments may be given to you according to your availability and location in Chester County.

SKILLS REQUIRED (SCORE):

Safety-conscious, whose #1 priority is the safety of children under their care.

Caring, engaging with each child through specific and positive affirmations.

Organized, who plan ahead and are systematic in routine, conducting each session according to the lesson plan and working with children to maintain appropriate order for the age group.

Responsible, who are committed to doing what is expected of them as the coach and "face" of Soccer Shots.

Energetic, bringing Soccer Shots to life by creating a fun and exciting atmosphere that leads a child to smile and participate.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

At least two to five years of professional experience working with children and parents.

Must be adept in handling all types of communication including, phone calls, texts, emails, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Must have a professional work history of being a “team player”, willing to step into other key functional business areas when/if needed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership/Management

Execute the overall scheduled Soccer Shots season.

Distribute up-to-date marketing materials.

Communicate effectively with the leadership team, business partners, and clients.

Coordinate the distribution of products and materials to clients.

Complete day-to-day business operation tasks under the supervision of the leadership team. Tasks can include but are not limited to, scheduling, fostering positive relationships with business partners, communicating with schools and parents, creating digital marketing materials, helping plan team outings/events, and analyzing data related to overall company growth.

Coaching

Attend 100% of assigned coaching sessions for an entire season. Typically 8-12 weeks.

Prior soccer experience is not required. We only require a passion for positively impacting children’s lives.

Complete all three clearances required to coach, including, PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal Background Check, and FBI Clearance.

Following an expert-approved curriculum weekly, updating attendance online, and providing an overall positive experience to participating children and their families.

Program Coordination

Respond to all communications and/or requests from colleagues, company stakeholders, business partners, and parent participants within the same business day.

Notifying colleagues, appropriate company stakeholders, business partners, and parent participants in a timely manner, in the case of cancellation, the makeup of a session, and all other critical program updates and/or changes.

Must be on-call during select weekday evenings and on weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday) to manage and execute all program communications/updates and coach when/if needed.

Pay-rate for in-office or remote hours will be determined between the Part-Time Public Program Coordinator and the Employer and will be commensurate with experience level. Coaching compensation will be $20 per 30-40mins session.

Our roster isn't complete... are you the next member of our team? We're not the right fit for everyone, so before you hit "apply now," please take a look at our website (http://www.soccershots.org/chester) or head over to our Facebook page and watch our videos on Youtube to learn more about why Soccer Shots is the best place to work. 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!

This unique part-time position is an opportunity for you to do something you are passionate about. You will make a lasting impact on the lives of children in our neighboring communities by dedicating time and energy to coaching and coordinating public programs for Soccer Shots Chester County PA. This position provides you with a pathway to coaching certification, advanced education courses, on-field training and support, and real experience executing various operations of a Sports Management Company. We attribute much of our success to the dedicated, fun, and eccentric team we've put together. We're passionate about what we do and want to add people to our team who feel the same -- people who are fired up about the idea of impacting the next generation through character development and the game of soccer.