Academic and Experiential 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. S/he will be expected to assist in the overall execution of a Soccer Shots season and will gain knowledge in the planning, scheduling, sales/marketing, customer service, and management side of the business. Throughout the season, the intern will have the opportunity to organize and coordinate an annual clinic, which is an important aspect of Soccer Shots’ community outreach. The student intern will also participate in instructing Soccer Shots sessions, giving him/her experience in coaching youth and working with parents.

Obtaining Academic/College Credit:This internship experience may or may not already be an approved academic credit internship with your school. Please make sure to notify us immediately if you are seeking academic credit through your school for this experience. With your help, Soccer Shots will work directly with your school’s registrar, academic advisor, or internship department to help you achieve academic credit for this internship experience.

Responsibilities (can include but are not limited to):Leadership/Management:

• Assist in the overall execution of the scheduled Soccer Shots seasons

• Coach sessions throughout each season

• Video/photo projects

Sales/Marketing/Customer Service:

• Run demos and attend promo events

• Participate in business development with Program Director

• Correspond with center directors

• Participate in social media content creation and communication

Administrative/Support:

• Create, print, and distribute registration forms and promotional materials

• Prepare and keep record of equipment sets and gear for instructors

• Assist in preparation of instructor training meeting

• Prepare direct mail and other marketing documents

• Prepare and distribute seasons prizes and certificates

• Data entry

Professional Development:

• Attend Director Round Table discussions and staff meetings, as available

• Submit final report to Soccer Shots on experience

Goals & Evaluation method:

A performance evaluation will occur at the conclusion of the first term and at the conclusion of the internship placement. The evaluation will consider the following general areas of professional operations, and specific intern goals within each area:

1. Core Skills

a. Attitude

b. Effort

c. Initiative

d. Productivity

e. Communication

f. Professionalism

2. Job-Specific Skills:

a. Planning (Season and Special Event)

b. Business Development

c. Marketing

d. Coaching

e. Administration

If you have a passion for positively impacting children, we’d love to talk to you!

Soccer Shots is an international franchise brand with franchises in 34 states and Canada. This position is for your local franchise. Visit soccershots.org to learn more and/or for franchising opportunities.