NOW HIRING GREAT COACHES AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS

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 (no soccer experience is necessary)! Soccer Shots will provide all curriculum and training. No coaching 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; 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 (Contra Costa County, Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore).

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, Oakley and Hercules.

** WE ARE ESPECIALLY LOOKING FOR COACHES IN THE WALNUT CREEK, CONCORD, MARTINEZ AREA **

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 December? We especially need weekday mornings and afternoons. We are also looking for an amazing Saturday morning coach in Pleasanton.

(Please note this position requires training and passing of evaluation before becoming lead coach).

6. How many hours/week are you looking for?

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.

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.

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

SCHEDULEConsistent weekly availability, 9am-12pm or 12-5pm (or both).Minimum availability of at least 2 days a week (M-Sat).

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

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

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

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

Job Type: Part-time

Our CredentialsSoccer Shots was awarded ‘#1 in Children’s Fitness’ by Entrepre neur Magazine in 2012, 2013, 2015 & 2016. In more than 130 communities nationwide, we’ve led children towards growth and fitness, in a non-competitive and fun atmosphere. Since 2008, we’ve served thousands of Bay Area children at over 150 public and private sites such as Bright Horizons, KinderCare, La Petite and San Ramon Unified Schools.Soccer Shots was chosen by the US Soccer Foundation as an official partner and sponsor (promoting education and fitness). NAEYC, United Soccer Coaches, Umbro, and various non-profits are also listed among our partners/sponsors and memberships.Our Team Soccer Shots’ outstanding staff consists of early childhood educators, club and career coaches and collegiate athletes. They dedicate themselves to being strong, thoughtful and consistent with the children they lead. Soccer Shots staff are trained in early childhood methodology, and our team has a thriving leadership development culture of training. All Soccer Shots staff are credentialed in Livescan (FBI/DOJ) & reference cleared, and meet CCLD ealth requirements.