Part Time Lead Preschool Soccer Coach and Director of Coaching
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.