A national organization with opportunities across the country! We’re an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Though we continue to grow, we are still a family business at heart-–we treat our employees like a team and the children we teach like our own. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, foundational soccer training that prepares children for a lifetime of sport. Our goal is simple: to leave a lasting, positive impact on every child we serve. Throughout your internship, you will receive experiences developing your leadership and communication skills and train in early childhood education and sports management.WHAT YOU NEED: The Soccer Shots Sports Management Intern must love children and athletics. They should have reliable transportation, a sports background, and must be at least 18 years of age. A coaching and/or childhood education experience is preferred.ACADEMIC 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. They will be expected to assist in the overall execution of a Soccer Shots season and participate in instructing Soccer Shots sessions, giving them experience in coaching youth and working with parents. Assignments may be given based on your interests in the following areas:
Business Administration
Business Development
Coach Recruitment
Season Operations
Sport Programming
Social Media / Marketing
RESPONSIBILITIES (can include but are not limited to): Coaching
Coaching Soccer Shots sessions will be 50% of your internship including travel to locations
The intern will be REQUIRED to have their own personal vehicle
Safety-conscious, whose #1 priority is the safety of children under their care.
Caring, engaging with each child through specific and positive affirmation.
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.
Leadership/Management:
Execute the overall scheduled Soccer Shots season
Participate in interview/evaluation process
Sales/Marketing/Customer Service:
Run Soccer Shots demonstrations
Attend promotional events
Administrative/Support:
Create, print, and distribute promotional materials
Prepare and keep a record of equipment sets and gear for instructors
Prepare and distribute seasons prizes and certificates
Professional Development:
Attend team meetings and all-staff meetings, as available
INTERNSHIP STRUCTURE/COMPENSATION The Soccer Shots internship will encompass a minimum of 300 hours over a 15-week period. The intern will work closely with the Directors on preparing for the Fall 2022 and Fall 2.0 2022 seasons - including but not limited to scheduling instructors, running demos and promoting the seasons. Once the season starts, the student intern’s focus will shift to executing the program by coaching 50% of their total hours of work per week. WHAT YOU GET: Competitive pay- Flexible hours- Career opportunities- Great environment-Leadership Training OUR CORE VALUES:
We care
We own it
We pursue excellence
We are stronger together
We are candid
We grow