Morning Preschool Soccer Coach

Soccer Shots Kalamazoo; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Soccer Shots Kalamazoo is seeking a part-time Youth Soccer Instructor / Early Childhood Educator for ages 2–8. The role supports programs in Kalamazoo, Portage and surrounding areas, with classes Mon–Sat depending on location.

Candidates should be highly enthusiastic about working with children and able to manage groups of 10+ in a caring, professional manner. Ideal candidates will have reliable transportation, a neat appearance, and strong communication with day care staff and parents.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with young children (ages 2–8).
• Arrives on time to each session and communicates well with staff.
• Own reliable transportation and valid license with car insurance.
• Possesses daily access to a computer, printer and internet.

Skills

Experience with children

Reliable transportation

Enthusiastic with young kids

Punctual and professional

Tools

Computer access

Printer

Internet access

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

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.

Soccer Shots is the #1 Children’s Fitness franchise in the country. Aside from the incredible curriculum, leadership, and passion, it’s because we only hire the best instructors to work with our children. We take our work with children very seriously, and it is vital that you are incredibly passionate about working with children. We aim to make a positive lasting impact on children and help grow their confidence both on and off the field.

We operate in preschools, day cares, community centers, as well as public spaces. We have classes Monday-Thursday mornings and afternoons as well as Saturday mornings year round. Session start times vary depending upon location and season but typically fall within the following timeframes and repeat each week: morning (8:30 am - 12 pm) or afternoon (3:30 pm - 6:45 pm).

The ideal coach MUST meet the following criteria

• Responsible: Arrives on time to each session, can handle a group of 10 or more children, keeps accurate attendance, communicates well with Soccer Shots director of coaching, etc.
• Professional: Neat in appearance, friendly and courteous with day care center staff and director as well as parents, self-assured.
• Enthusiastic: Must enjoy interacting with young children (2 – 8 years old), and be able to connect with them on their level, making the Soccer Shots class the best part of their week. You must be very outgoing and animated; able to be silly with the children. Experience with children is required.
• Soccer: Soccer experience is a plus but is not necessary!
• Transportation: Must have your own, reliable transportation and valid license and car insurance.
• Equipment: Must own and have daily access to a computer, printer, and internet.

This is a part time position. Please provide a resume and cover letter with application.