After School Youth Soccer Coach

Soccer Shots; Colorado Springs (CO); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An engaging children's soccer program is seeking passionate coaches to inspire young athletes. This role involves leading soccer sessions for children aged 2-12, focusing on character development and foundational soccer skills. With flexible hours and ongoing training, you will join a family-oriented team dedicated to making a positive impact on children's lives. If you're enthusiastic about soccer and love working with kids, this is the perfect opportunity to grow in a fun and supportive environment while earning competitive compensation. Join us in nurturing the next generation of soccer stars!

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Wellness resources

Qualifications

• Must love impacting children and have reliable transportation.
• Experience working with young children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct all duties related to Soccer Shots sessions.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of every child during sessions.

Skills

Child Engagement

Soccer Coaching

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

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. We specialize in programs for children ages 2 through 12 years old and are dedicated to providing high-quality, foundational soccer training that prepares children for a lifetime of soccer.

We are looking for caring and engaging coaches who can work a minimum of once per week and can commit to at least 8 weeks of the same day/time. Our after-school programs run weekday afternoons in elementary schools across the city. Soccer Shots programs are offered during select weeks of the year; thus, employment is seasonal. All employment is at-will.

Though we continue to grow, we are still a family business at heart. We aim to develop each of our coaches in areas including leadership, early childhood education, and sports management.

Why coach for Soccer Shots?

• Best-in-class, nationally-recognized training program to prepare you to teach and coach soccer skills to children ages 2-8 (up to 12 in some schools)
• Ongoing education to continuously improve in your coaching
• Compensation starting at a minimum of $17 per session ($23-34 per hour), with an opportunity to increase after each season. Sessions last from 30 to 60-minutes in length
• Flexible hours include opportunities to coach sessions in the morning, afternoons, or weekends is available
• Fun, engaging, and creative culture within a growing business

Requirements

• Must love impacting children and the game of soccer
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
• Experience working with young children
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Soccer playing or coaching background (preferred)
• Must be able to pass a background check

Responsibilities

It is a coach's responsibility to manage and direct all duties related to the operation of a Soccer Shots session, including, but not limited to, the following:

Preparation

• Attends coaches meeting at beginning of season.
• Reviews online curriculum (prepared for you ahead of time, and aligned with Colorado state early education standards).
• Maintains equipment in proper condition and arrives on time to set-up field for session (15 minutes early)

Coaching

• Ensures the safety and well-being of every child.
• For childcare sites, gathers children from classroom and returns after session (note: for public location, no pick-up/drop-off required).
• Follows proper on-site protocol for each location, as prepared and provided by Soccer Shots supervisor.
• Conducts fun and positive 30 to 60-minute sessions, following the weekly Soccer Shots curriculum.

Communication/Administration

• Communicates in a timely fashion with supervisor about any changes, challenges, or important information.
• Completes online attendance sheet for each session.
• Completes end of season certificates
• Returns equipment and leftover supplies to supervisor upon completion of each season.

Soccer Shots coaches are:

• Safety-conscious: the top priority is the safety of children under their care.
• Caring: engage with each child through specific and positive affirmation.
• Organized: plan ahead and conduct each session according to the provided curriculum.
• Responsible: commit to doing what is expected of them as an outstanding coach and face of Soccer Shots.
• Energetic: bring Soccer Shots to life by creating a fun and positive atmosphere for each child.

We also love referrals! If you know of someone who might be interested in joining our team, please pass along this position!

This is a remote position.