Soccer Shots Virginia Beach/ Hampton Roads is seeking a positive and responsible individual, with a passion for teaching & working with children, to join our team as a youth soccer coach. Soccer Shots is a program that introduces soccer to children ages 2-8 at preschools and day care centers all over the Hampton Roads area. We're currently in need of a a great youth soccer coach to help us run sessions at several of our centers in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Norfolk. We offer rewarding work in a positive environment and GREAT PAY ($20 per session). For more information on Soccer Shots, please visit our website at www.soccershots.org. We're currently prioritizing a soccer coach that lives and can work in the Virginia Beach and Chesapeake area. Previous teaching experience is a BIG plus.

Coaching Description: Classes are Monday through Friday in day care centers and Saturdays at park programs in select locations, 30-60 minutes for each session depending on age. We provide training, coaching equipment, and all curriculum materials. We pay $20 for each session and some centers there's the opportunity for multiple classes, which means you will be coaching 2-3 consecutive sessions on those days ($40-60 for 2 hours of coaching). We are prioritizing a soccer coach that will be available for multiple sessions throughout the week and for our afternoon sessions. This part-time soccer coach position is available for our upcoming winter and spring seasons.

Essential Soccer Coach Qualifications:

Responsible – arrives early to set up each session, can handle a group of 10 or more children, keeps accurate attendance, communicates well with site director, teachers, etc.

Professional – neat in appearance, friendly and courteous with daycare center staff and self-assured.

Available – having at least two weekday mornings and/or Saturday mornings (9:00 am - 12:00pm), and must minimally commit May-end of August.

Enthusiastic – MUST enjoy teaching and working with young children, be able to confidently connect with children primarily ages 2-5, and must make the Soccer Shots class the best 30-45 minutes of their week!

Fun – enjoys having FUN with young children, being goofy, using your imagination, and watching children smile.

Patient – must be a patient person who understands young children.

Reliable transportation – must have safe and reliable transportation to and from work and a valid driver’s license.

Background check cleared – successful candidate must pass a Child Abuse History Clearance and Background Check.

Tb test results

Teach-most be able to effectively teach and manage a class of up to 10 children.

Preferred Soccer Coach Qualifications:

Youth soccer coach experience

Childcare experience

Soccer playing experience

Bachelor’s degree (or pursuing) in Physical Education, Recreation, Early Childhood Education

CPR/First Aid certified or ability to attain if needed.

Previous teaching or education experience (preferably children ages 2-8)

Please submit COVER LETTER articulating why you would a phenomenal soccer coach and a resume.