Youth Soccer College Co-op

Soccer Shots Pittsburgh

Youth Soccer College Co-op

Pittsburgh, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule

    Free uniforms

    Training & development

    Company parties

    Opportunity for advancement

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule - work when you are available

    We operate at over 70 locations throughout the Greater Pittsburgh Area (Allegheny, Westmoreland, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, and Washington Counties)

    Free uniforms

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid training & development

    Lesson plans & all equipment provided

    Increase in pay based on coaching performance

    Employee referral program / bonus

    Company social outings

    Getting paid to play, isn't that everyone's dream? At Soccer Shots you can do just that!

    Soccer Shots is a program that introduces soccer to children aged between 2-8 in a fun, non- or semi-competitive and creative way.

    Don’t know much about soccer? No problem!

    While it is a bonus to have some knowledge of the game it is not essential. Paid training will be provided

    Our program is growing, offering coaching opportunities at local day care centers, local parks, preschools and more.

    Pay for our open position is $18 per 30-35 minute session coached

    Flexible schedule

    Part time coaches have between 5-25 sessions / week depending on location and availability

    Qualifications

    Experience with youth (ages 2-8) in some capacity

    Energetic, reliable, organized

    Drivers license / car required

    High School degree preferred, must be at least 18 years old

    A successful candidate must pass a background check

    Responsibilities

    Operate under supervision of Soccer Shots Pittsburgh Director of Programming and Coaching Coordinators

    Coaching - responsible for coaching a set number of Soccer Shots sessions per week. Each session ranges in length from 30 minutes to 1 hour.

    Coaching - responsible for running demo classes at new and prospective locations.

    Staff development - support the Director of Coaching and Coaching Coordinator with evaluations / reviews and training of other members of the Soccer Shots Pittsburgh coaching staff.

    Staff development - assist with preparations for and during our seasonal coach training meetings.

    Curriculum review - responsible for having a thorough knowledge of the Soccer Shots curriculum and will provide regular feedback and evaluation of the lesson plans.

    Community outreach / public relations - when needed, represent Soccer Shots Pittsburgh at community events such as open houses, back to school nights, etc.

    Marketing - partake in seasonal marketing efforts including distribution of marketing flyers and yard signs.

    Personal / career development - participate in personal development training sessions & discussions

    Obtaining Academic/College Credit

    This co-op 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 applicable department to help you achieve academic credit for this experience.

    The non-coaching duties of this opportunity are unpaid, but school credit may be offered if your particular school’s co-op requirements are met.

    Requirements

    Employees must have their own reliable, personal vehicle for transportation to/from our locations, which are located throughout the greater Pittsburgh area. Employees must also have a laptop with reliable internet.

    Co-op Structure and Compensation:

    Each co-op is unique depending on time of year, program needs, and candidates' interests and abilities. Please let us know how many hours you need when you apply.

    Compensation is $18/ 30 to 45-minute session for Head Coaches & $10/ 30 to 45-minute session for Alternate Coaches / Coaches-in-training. It is typical for coaches to go through an initial, paid training period (as an Alternate Coach / Coach-in-Training) before being promoted to Head Coach. Non-coaching work is unpaid.

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