Morning Preschool Soccer Coach

Soccer Shots Kalamazoo; Grand Rapids (MI); Sur place; USD 20 664 - 34 440; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Résumé du poste

A youth sports training organization is seeking a Youth Soccer Instructor/Early Childhood Educator to teach soccer to children aged 2-8 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Candidates must be enthusiastic, responsible, and able to manage groups of children effectively. The role offers a flexible part-time schedule during mornings and afternoons, plus Saturdays. While soccer experience is a plus, it's not required, and reliable transportation is essential to reach different locations.

Qualifications

• Experience interacting with young children ages 2–8 is required.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Timeliness and attendance management are essential.

Responsabilités

• Instruct children in soccer while ensuring a fun, educational environment.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff.
• Manage attendance and safety of more than 10 children.

Connaissances

Managing children

Communication

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Description du poste

Youth Soccer Instructor/Early Childhood Educator (ages 2‑8)

Soccer Shots (the official two‑to‑five‑year‑old program of US Youth Soccer) is looking to expand our team of dynamic early childhood instructors to accommodate our growth in the Kalamazoo, Portage, and surrounding area.

We operate in preschools, day‑cares, community centers, and public spaces. Class schedules are Monday‑Thursday mornings and afternoons as well as Saturday mornings year‑round. Sessions typically run: morning (8:30 am – 12 pm) or afternoon (3:30 pm – 6:45 pm).

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Qualifications

• Responsible: Arrives on time, manages 10+ children, keeps accurate attendance, communicates well with the Soccer Shots director of coaching, etc.
• Professional: Neat appearance, friendly and courteous with day‑care staff, director, and parents; self‑assured.
• Enthusiastic: Enjoys interacting with young children (2–8 years old), connects on their level, making the class the best part of their week. Must be outgoing, animated, and able to be silly with the children. Experience with children is required.
• Soccer: Soccer experience is a plus but not required.
• Transportation: Owns reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and car insurance.
• Equipment: Owns and has daily access to a computer, printer, and internet.

This is a part‑time position.