Do you LOVE working with children 2-8 years old?

Are you a stay at home parent? or college student?

Want a flexible job that works around your availability?

Join us in positively impacting the lives of children. Become our teammate, and enjoy rewarding and meaningful work, professional development, paid training and opportunity for advancement.

Soccer Shots is offering great pay and looking for part-time soccer coaches who love having fun with kids! Soccer Shots will provide all curriculum and training. No coaching or soccer experience is necessary, just a desire to work with children in a fun, high energy environment!

Soccer Shots® is the soccer experience for children, using an acclaimed non-competitive curriculum and great coaches. Through the beautiful game, we aim to develop character, motor skills and teamwork. Our team believes children are invaluable and our goal is simple: leave a lasting, positive impact on every child we serve.

First, visit our website, www.soccershots.org/eastbay, to see what we are all about!

** This is a part-time job (3-10+ hours/week); if you are looking for full-time work, this job is not a match. **

LOCATIONWe bring our fun intro-to-soccer classes to preschools, daycare facilities, elementary schools and public programs throughout the East Bay. Soccer Shots coaches work in multiple facilities one day a week - same day/time for each school assigned.

If this seems like a match for you, we have openings for part-time soccer coaches throughout the East Bay including: Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, San Ramon, Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek, Concord, Clayton, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Moraga, Lafayette, Orinda, Brentwood, and Hercules.

Local candidates only please (no work status or visa sponsorship available)

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested, you MUST email us (eastbay at soccershots.org) and provide the following info to be considered:

1. Look through our website and get a bit of an understanding of our company. Please tell me what you think about Soccer Shots and why this job interests you

2. Briefly describe your experience with children ages 2-8.

3. Briefly describe your experience with soccer and/or fitness/sports in general

4. City of residence and approximate area willing to coach in. Note: the more open you are to travel, the more opportunity there is to coach more classes. This job requires reliable transportation - specifically, a car

5. Schedule of availability (days of week, time of day) from now through May. We especially need weekday mornings and afternoons. We are also looking for an amazing Saturday morning coach in Pleasanton.(Please note this position is for training in remaining Fall season and then Lead Coaching in Winter/Spring seasons)

6. How many classes/week are you looking for? (classes are about 40 minutes total)

This job is part time and work is available while seasons are in session with some downtime between seasons. Typical coaches teach between 4-10 classes a week (number of classes widely varies and is dependent upon a multitude of factors)

5. Phone number and email to be reached at.

DETAILS

Competitive compensation - $20/class or $22/class if you have 12 ECE core units once training requirements have been met. Classes run an average of 45 minutes including field set-up and breakdown.

SCHEDULE

Consistent weekly availability, 9am-12pm or 12-5pm (or both).

Minimum availability of at least 2 days a week (M-Sat).

Hours are part-time with a set schedule (same day, same time each week) for the season length. Great coaches will have continuing opportunities year-round. We offer year-round programs in the Fall, Winter/Spring, Spring and Summer seasons.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Responsible & Professional | communicate professionally, timeliness, clean appearance, self-assured, dependable

Experienced & Enthusiastic | proven experience engaging and leading young children

Fun & Creative | comfortable being goofy and imaginative with young children

Patient & Empathic | must be a patient person, willing to work through behavior and learning challenges

Soccer & Athletic Know-How | Soccer skill as a player or coach is preferred, but not required

REQUIREMENTS:

Transportation & Cell Phone | must have reliable transportation (a car for driving to different locations) and mobile phone with data

Clear Background | must pass a Livescan (with clear record) and health screening

Health Requirements | must provide proof of vaccinations (TdAP, MMR) and negative TB test result. Should be able to work on your feet, outdoors, and periodically lift up to 20 pounds

Education | 12 accredited ECE units in Early Childhood Development are preferred, but not necessary

For more info on Soccer Shots, visit our website at: www.soccershots.org/eastbay.