Partner Services Intern
Soccer Shots:
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. For more information, visit soccershots.com/woodlands.
Job Description:
Do you have an outgoing, professional personality? Do you want to transition your passion for sports and children into an exciting career? Are you interested in gaining experience in account management, sport business communication and marketing, or sales?
If so, this an outstanding opportunity to gain paid professional work experience while earning your degree; we are willing to collaborate with your university/advisor to award college credit in addition to your pay! Soccer Shots The Woodlands/Spring is hiring a paid Partner Services Intern for the fall 2021 (and possibly continuing to spring 2022) semester. This position is ideal for those interested in Sport Management, Business, Sales, Accounting and much more.
The Partner Services intern will shadow our Director of Partner Services and learn the business behind how Soccer Shots partners with childcare centers across north Houston to provide soccer enrichment programs to children ages 2-8. The ideal intern candidate is friendly, confident, organized, professional, and enjoys working with children and part of a dedicated and hardworking leadership team. While the schedule is flexible, candidates should be able to commit approximately 20 hours each week to the intern role. Candidate should have their own reliable transportation and willing to travel as needed for work; our office is located at Six Pines and Woodlands Parkway in central Woodlands, but this position will require frequent travel to our partner childcare centers.
The Partner Services Intern will serve in the following areas:
A. Sales and New Account Setup
Learning the sales process and activities that support the addition of new accounts
Participating in sales meetings with the Director of Partner Services
Maintaining an up-to-date sales list that includes the following:
o Director/coordinator contact
o Notes and dates of previous visits/conversations
o Other enrichment/competitor programs being offered
o Likelihood to consider Soccer Shots (hot, cold, etc.)
B. Account Management for Current Partner Schools
Maintaining an up-to-date list of active locations and director/coordinator contacts
Providing monthly visits to every location, to ensure excellent customer service
C. Communication and Marketing
Printing and distributing new season enrollment flyers, posters and other marketing materials prior to the season launch
Maintaining the DoPS inbox to directors and owners of current accounts
D. Coaching
Participating in training process to become a coach (may coach 5-10 Soccer Shots sessions per week, as needed)
Filling in for coaches when necessary
E. Quality Assurance
Working closely with Director of Operations and Director of Partner Services to review seasonal NPS results and follow up with school directors as needed
Brainstorming and implementing creative and thoughtful programs that motivate school directors and teachers to increase their overall program enrollment