Benefits:

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Premier soccer program search for stellar FT coach to lead up to 35 soccer sessions a week for children 2-8 years-old

Our Vision: One day, all children will have a foundation in fitness and character education.

Our Mission: A beloved growth experience for every child; a remarkable experience for every family; a meaningful experience for our team

Core Values:

We Care

We Are Stronger Together

We Pursue Excellence

We Grow

We Are Candid

We Own It

As a member of our team, you will:

Stay grounded in our vision

Help execute our mission

Be part of a highly-rated program

As a Coach, you will:

Deliver excellent lead coaching to 2-8 year-olds in up to 35 sessions a week

Help young athletes gain beginner soccer skills

Teach a plug-and-play content-rich curriculum, adding your flair, expertise, and personality

Develop children’s character and fitness on Soccer Island

Support Operations and Marketing teams

Some of what you’ll get:

Salary range of $37,500 to $41,500, commensurate with experience

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible work schedule outside of coaching hours

Reimbursed mileage for work-related travel

42 working weeks for most public and school programs; some preschool sessions may run year-round

Extraordinary, dedicated colleagues who support one another

Training consistent with “the Soccer Shots Way"

Paid PTO and accrued sick leave

Opportunities for advancement, leadership and increased pay with demonstrated and measurable success

After six months, 401(k) retirement plan match up to maximum allowable 6%

After twelve months, tuition reimbursement up to $1,500 for core ECE units in Child/Human Growth & Development; Child/Family/Community or Child and Family Relations; and Programs/Curriculum

*All applicants must have reliable transportation, clear all required state background checks and submit TB test results

Priority to those who

Care about character development, their own and others’

Speak Spanish or Mandarin (even at a beginner’s level)

Demonstrate engaging and energetic leadership

Can be fun, silly and creative in an age-appropriate way and enjoy working with very young children

Have obtained ECE credits or have an interest in pursuing ECE certification

Are certified in CPR/First Aid

Display genuine enjoyment and delight in helping kids succeed

This position reports to our Director of Coaching

Specific Coaching responsibilities include:

Lead up to 35 class sessions per week at local preschools and parks

Manage equipment

Take attendance

Engage families and school directors

Soccer Shots is a weekly soccer program for children 2-8 years old with a focus on character development. Sessions are taught in preschools, elementary schools, and parks throughout the week. Our themed sessions, which run 30-40 minutes, focus on age-appropriate skill-building and character development. We provide training, coaching equipment, and all coaching curricula materials. We seek applicants who exhibit passion, dedication, reliability, teamwork, creativity, a tolerance for mistake-making and thoughtful decision-making ability. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, a genuine enthusiasm for soccer and children's fitness, a deep connection to our brand, and a strong desire to contribute to the growth and development of the Los Angeles Soccer Shots community.  

We train the best coaches in the business. Our coaches:

Experience a comprehensive certification training program, learning the use of developmentally appropriate coaching techniques

Complete 20+ hours of training consistent with the "Soccer Shots Way"

Engage and inspire children

Emphasize the importance of character development in addition to skill building

Stay current with childhood education standards

Undergo ongoing training, feedback and evaluation

Communicate expertly – with children, parents, partners and each other

We strive to be an excellent place to work. Our team:

Communicates frequently about what’s going well, what can be improved, challenges and important information

Practices patience, kindness, humility and leadership 

Uses their influence to positively impact the lives of children

Embraces feedback and evaluation as an opportunity for improvement

We provide exceptional customer service. All members of our team: 

Ensure timely, responsive, thoughtful and clear communication to parents

Engage in operating a well-run organization

Go the extra mile for the families and communities we serve