Children's Enrichment Instructor

Soccer Shots Los Angeles; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gas reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

401(k) eligibility

Job summary

Soccer Shots New Orleans seeks a full-time Coaching & Training Coordinator to lead on-field sessions for preschool and elementary-aged children across schools and parks in the Greater New Orleans area. You will mentor new coaches and support our coaching staff with the Coaching Support team.

Using our curriculum, you’ll maintain high energy and safety, build relationships with families, and help grow leadership within the organization while working with Connecteam and Monday.com.

Qualifications

• Experience working with preschool or elementary-aged children.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 20+ Soccer Shots sessions weekly in a safe, energetic environment.
• Mentor and develop new coaches to meet high standards.
• Collaborate with leadership to support coaching operations and communication.

Skills

Energetic

Communication

Leadership potential

Dependable

Organized

Willing to learn

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Connecteam

Monday.com

Job description

Full-Time | Salaried

Soccer Shots New Orleans

Make an impact. Have fun. Help shape the next generation of coaches.

Do you light up when you're around young children? Are you energetic, positive, and passionate about helping kids grow through sports?

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts

Coaching & Training Coordinator

Soccer Shots New Orleans is looking for a full-time Coaching & Training Coordinator to join our team. This is an ideal opportunity for a recent college graduate or early-career professional looking to build a meaningful career in youth development, coaching, and leadership.

This isn't a desk job.

You'll spend most of your week leading engaging Soccer Shots sessions for preschool and elementary-aged children at schools and parks throughout the Greater New Orleans area. Equipped with our industry-leading curriculum, you'll also begin mentoring new coaches, helping them develop into confident, high-quality instructors while supporting our coaching staff alongside our Coaching Support team.

If you're looking for a position where you can have fun every day, make a real difference in children's lives, and grow into future leadership opportunities, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Deliver Exceptional Soccer Shots Sessions

• Coach 20+ Soccer Shots sessions each week.
• Create an energetic, encouraging, and safe environment for every child.
• Deliver our curriculum with enthusiasm, professionalism, and consistency.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, teachers, and school partners.

Train & Develop Coaches

• Assist with on-field training for newly hired part-time coaches.
• Demonstrate best coaching practices and serve as a role model.
• Provide encouragement, feedback, and ongoing support to help coaches succeed.
• Help maintain the high coaching standards Soccer Shots is known for.

Support Coaching Operations

• Work closely with the Executive Director and Coaching Support team.
• Assist with coach communication and day-to-day coaching needs.
• Utilize Connecteam and Monday.com to stay organized and support team operations.
• Help ensure coaches have the tools and information they need to be successful.

What We're Looking For

• Enthusiastic, energetic, and genuinely fun to be around.
• Passionate about making a positive impact on young children.
• A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships.
• Dependable, organized, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable receiving coaching and continuously improving.
• Excited to grow into greater leadership responsibilities over time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with preschool or elementary-aged children
• Experience coaching, teaching, camp counseling, childcare, or similar roles
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Schedule

• Full-time salaried position
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Some evening availability required
• Saturday morning programming available with additional compensation

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time salaried position
• Gas reimbursement
• 10 days of Paid Time Off, plus an additional PTO day for every year on staff
• More than four weeks of paid holidays each year, including:
  • Approximately two weeks during Christmas & New Year's
  • Mardi Gras week
  • Thanksgiving week
• 401(k) eligibility after the applicable vesting period
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training
• Opportunities for advancement as Soccer Shots New Orleans continues to grow

What Success Looks Like

During your first year, you'll:

• Become one of our strongest on-field coaches.
• Master the Soccer Shots curriculum and coaching philosophy.
• Develop the skills to train and mentor new part-time coaches.
• Become a trusted member of our leadership team and help shape the future of coaching at Soccer Shots New Orleans.

If you're looking for more than just a job—and want a career where you can positively impact children while growing as a coach and leader, we'd love to hear from you.