Are you looking for a great job where the work is actually fun?Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience while making a difference in your community?Are you passionate about sports, education, being a positive role model and impacting young children?You’ve come to the right place! We change lives. We help children learn, grow and meet their goals. We care.More About the Position

Soccer Shots coaches are:

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

Caring - engage with each child through specific and positive affirmation

Organized - plan ahead and conduct each session according to the provided curriculum

Responsible - commit to doing what is expected of them as an outstanding coach and "face" of Soccer Shots

Energetic - bring Soccer Shots to life by creating a fun and positive atmosphere that leaves a lasting impression on each child

More specifically, it is an instructor's responsibility to manage and direct all duties related to the operation of a Soccer Shots session, including, but not limited to, the following:

Preparation:

Attends coaches meeting at beginning of season

Reviews online curriculum (prepared for you ahead of time, and aligned with Pennsylvania Early Education Standards)

Maintains equipment in proper condition and arrives on time to set-up field for session

Coaching:

Ensures the safety and well-being of every child

For childcare sites, gathers children from classroom and returns after the session (note: for public location, no pick-up/drop-off required)

Follows proper on-site protocol for each location, as prepared and provided by Soccer Shots supervisor

Conducts fun and positive 30- to 45-minute sessions, following the weekly Soccer Shots curriculum

Communication/Administration:

Communicates in a timely fashion with the supervisor about any changes, challenges, or important information

Completes the online attendance sheet for each session

Submits timesheet per payroll policyReturns equipment and leftover supplies to the supervisor upon completion of each season

Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children's lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum and communication.

The best coaches in the business

Every Soccer Shots coach must complete our comprehensive training program to receive certification.

All Soccer Shots coaches are trained in the use of developmentally appropriate techniques.

Coaches are routinely evaluated and undergo ongoing training.

Our coach selection process evaluates not only the ability to coach soccer, but also the ability to engage and inspire children.

An exceptional customer experience with ongoing communication

You will receive a weekly summary of what your child is learning at Soccer Shots.

We proactively communicate cancellations due to weather or other circumstances.

Our staff understands the importance of timely, responsive communication.

Expert-approved curriculum that aligns with early childhood education standards

Our developmentally appropriate curriculum places an emphasis on character development and skill building.

Our program is created under the guidance of childhood education specialists, professional soccer players and experienced and licensed soccer coaches.

We constantly re-evaluate and update our curriculum to stay current with childhood education standards.

Role/ClassificationThe job description above is a part-time position requiring fewer than 30 hours of work per week. Soccer Shots programs are offered during select weeks of the year, thus the employment is also seasonal. Employment as a coach for any particular season does not guarantee employment following the end of that season. All employment is at-will.In addition to the above, a successful candidate must process and submit a Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Background check, and FBI Fingerprints. For candidates without these on file, Soccer Shots will help facilitate these clearances.If you have a passion for positively impacting children, we’d love to talk to you! Soccer experience is not required.

Company Website: www.soccershots.com/LLB