Marketing & Communications Internship

Soccer Shots Franchising; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food & snacks

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Soccer Shots Franchising in Richmond, VA is offering a paid internship designed to develop leadership skills through coaching, operations, and business activities related to sports management and youth development.

You will split time between coaching sessions and supporting events, marketing, and outreach. The role emphasizes ownership of meaningful projects and measurable impact within the local community.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and energy.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with children and families.
• Willingness to learn and take on responsibility.
• Strong work ethic and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Approximately 50% of the internship involves coaching Soccer Shots sessions in the Richmond area.
• Other duties include coordinating seasonal schedules, running community events and Free Fun Days, creating social media content, visiting partner schools, assisting with marketing campaigns, recruiting future coaches, supporting season operations, and helping execute special events.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

People skills

Time management

Event planning

Marketing exposure

Job description

Benefits:

• Free food & snacks
• Company parties
• Flexible schedule

NOW HIRING: Soccer Shots Internship | Sports Management • Marketing • Business • Education

Looking for an internship that gives you real leadership experience—not just busy work?

At Soccer Shots, you'll spend your semester building leadership skills, coaching amazing kids, working alongside a young and energetic team, and gaining hands-on experience in business, marketing, operations, and sports management.

Why You'll Love This Internship

Paid Internship
Earn while gaining valuable experience.

Competitive Pay
$18–20 per 30–40 minute coaching session.

Flexible Around Your Classes
Morning, afternoon, and evening opportunities.

Real Leadership Experience
You\'ll take ownership of meaningful projects instead of watching from the sidelines.

Build Your Resume
Gain experience in leadership, operations, marketing, event management, coaching, recruiting, and business development.

Amazing Team Culture
Pickup soccer, kickball tournaments, cookouts, holiday parties, and team events.

Career Opportunities
Many of our full-time leaders started as interns or coaches.

Make an Impact
Every week you\'ll help children build confidence, friendships, and a love for being active.

What Makes This Internship Different?

Forget sitting behind a desk.

At Soccer Shots you\'ll actually lead.

You\'ll coach children.

You\'ll help organize events.

You\'ll market programs.

You\'ll recruit coaches.

You\'ll learn how a growing business operates.

You\'ll leave having made a measurable impact on thousands of families throughout the Richmond community.

What You'll Learn

Throughout your internship you\'ll gain experience in areas like:

• Sports Management
• Leadership
• Business Operations
• Marketing & Communications
• Community Partnerships
• Event Planning
• Coach Recruitment
• Customer Service
• Youth Development
• Public Speaking
• Team Leadership
• Time Management

Choose projects that align with your interests while gaining experience across multiple departments.

What You'll Actually Do

Approximately 50% of your internship will be coaching Soccer Shots sessions throughout the Richmond area.

The remaining time may include:

• Helping coordinate seasonal schedules
• Running community events and Free Fun Days
• Creating social media content
• Visiting partner schools
• Assisting with marketing campaigns
• Recruiting future coaches
• Supporting season operations
• Helping execute special events
• Working alongside the leadership team on real business projects

No two weeks look exactly the same.

What We're Looking For

We\'re looking for interns who are:

• Positive
• Energetic
• Dependable
• Great with people
• Excited to learn
• Passionate about making a difference

You don\'t need to know everything—we\'ll teach you.

We hire attitude, leadership potential, and work ethic.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• Reliable transportation (required)
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Passion for working with children
• Interest in sports, business, education, or leadership
• Soccer experience is helpful but not required

About Soccer Shots

Soccer Shots is more than a soccer program.

We\'re on a mission to positively impact children\'s lives through the game of soccer.

Every week, thousands of children participate in our nationally recognized curriculum that builds confidence, character, teamwork, and joy through movement and play.

We\'re proud of our culture, our people, and the difference we make in our community every single day.

Our Core Values

We Care

We Own It
We Pursue Excellence

We Are Stronger Together

We Are Candid
We Grow