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Part Time Lead Preschool Soccer Coach and Director of Coaching

Soccer Shots - North Central PA

Part Time Lead Preschool Soccer Coach and Director of Coaching

State College, PA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Lead Coach & Director of Coaching

    Soccer Shots Central & North Central PA

    Purpose: The Lead Coach & Director of Coaching is to assist in managing all duties related to the Soccer Shots coaching staff. All team members are expected to coach sessions.

    Role/Classification: This position is a part-time position requiring 20-30 hours of work per week. Additional hours may be required during events and the start-up of seasons.

    Commitment: All employees of Soccer Shots are committed to representing Soccer Shots Central & North Central PA in a fashion consistent with our Core Values. Employment and compensation is based on performance.

    Responsibilities:

    Responsible for the recruiting, hiring, scheduling, training, evaluating, and managing instructors.

    Responsible for maintaining the master instructor schedule, handling cancellations and reschedules, as needed.

    Responsible the seasonal instructor meetings

    Coaching about 10-15 sessions per week is included in the position requirement

    Oversee first day of public programs management

    Maintaining instructor equipment and prize inventory

    Required/Preferred education/experience:

    Preferred 4-year bachelor’s degree

    Preferred degrees include, but are not limited to: Business Management/Leadership, Recreation/Hospitality Services, Early Childhood Education, etc

    Soccer playing and/or coaching background preferred

    Previous experience working with children ages 2-8 expected

    Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

    Effective organizational/administrative skills

    Attention to detail

    Positivity

    Computer skills

    Team leadership experience

    Required traits/competencies:

    Passion for the Soccer Shots mission

    Customer service mentality

    Commitment to continued personal and professional development

    Ability to work collaboratively with teams

    Strong, timely written and verbal communication

    Ability to self-manage

    Compensation:

    $18-20/hour, paid bi-weekly

    Job Type: Part-Time

    Soccer Shots - Central & North Central PA

    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.

    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 www.soccershots.org/centralnorthernpa to learn more.