Full Time Youth Soccer Instructor

Soccer Shots Franchising; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and active team as a Youth Soccer Coach in the Greater Pittsburgh area! This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to inspire young children through soccer while working in a fun and dynamic environment. With flexible hours and the chance to make a positive impact in the community, you'll coach multiple sessions weekly, develop staff, and engage with families. Enjoy perks like paid training, free uniforms, and a supportive work culture that values your contributions. If you're self-motivated and passionate about youth development, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Paid training

Consistent, permanent work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; knowledge of early childhood education preferred.
• Must be organized, communicative, and self-sufficient.

Responsibilities

• Coach 30-35 sessions weekly; session lengths vary from 30 mins to 1 hour.
• Conduct staff development, training, and community outreach.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Organizational Skills

Technological Savvy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Drive

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Job description

Benefits:

1. Free uniforms
2. Opportunity for advancement
3. Paid time off
4. 401(k) matching
5. Employee discounts

Position Overview:

Soccer Shots Pittsburgh is hiring a full-time Youth Soccer Coach to work in the Greater Pittsburgh area, particularly the Pittsburgh City region. Given that the position is full-time and drive time is compensated, there will also be occasional instances in which you will be scheduled to work in areas including the South Hills, North Hills, and into the western suburbs.

Perks of working with Soccer Shots:

1. Enjoy a non-traditional, active, and fun work environment!
2. Opportunity to impact young children as a positive role model
3. Form relationships with families in the area & give back to the community
4. Curriculum with detailed lesson plans and all equipment provided
5. Paid training
6. Consistent, permanent work - we operate year round!

Responsibilities:

1. Coach upwards of 30-35 sessions per week. Session lengths range from 30 minutes to 1 hour. Full-time coaches must have the ability and willingness to coach several sessions in a day, multiple days per week. Coaching locations will vary; local driving is required.
2. Staff development & evaluation
3. Staff training
4. Curriculum review
5. Community outreach / public relations
6. Marketing - partake in seasonal marketing efforts including distribution of marketing flyers and yard signs.
7. Communication - respond to communications within 24 hours of sending

Preferred Experience and Education:

1. Bachelor's Degree
2. Knowledge of early childhood education / physical education / recreation / athletics and development best practices preferred
3. Well organized & technologically savvy - experience with Google Drive / Sheets / Docs

Work Hours / Location:

This is a full-time, exempt position. During seasons, expected working hours will vary and will include working on weekends and some weekday evenings. This position will be based partially out of our office in Carnegie, PA and partially from home and will require routine, daily travel to our session locations situated throughout the Greater Pittsburgh Area. This position will involve a mix of weekday, weeknight, and weekend working hours; this is not a traditional M-F 9-5 position, but requires flexibility.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: Many of our staff members work remotely; as such, we need a reliable person who can work alone and who is a self-motivated, self-regulated, driven, and goal-oriented individual. Much of our communication takes place via email, text messaging, phone calls, and online video conferencing. Given this, the candidate MUST be motivated, organized, communicative, and self-sufficient. This position is NOT suitable for those who require a significant amount of oversight or a highly structured work environment.

Compensation:

Starting salary range of $28,000 to $34,000 per year, negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Additional monthly stipend for gas. Opportunity to participate in matching 401(k).