Preschool Elementary Soccer Coach

Soccer Shots; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dependable and enthusiastic coaches to inspire young children aged 2-8. This role offers a unique opportunity to positively impact children's lives through engaging soccer activities while building relationships with families in the community. Coaches will enjoy a flexible schedule, receive paid training, and work in a vibrant and supportive environment. With a focus on fun, creativity, and professional development, this position is perfect for those who love working with children and want to make a difference in their lives. Join a team that values commitment and excellence!

Benefits

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Training & development

Flexible scheduling

Long-term work available

Qualifications

• Must be enthusiastic and enjoy interacting with children aged 2-8.
• Reliable and committed to a set schedule for each season.

Responsibilities

• Coach children aged 2-8, providing a fun and engaging environment.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and respond to needs promptly.

Skills

Communication Skills

Enthusiasm

Reliability

Responsibility

Professionalism

Experience with Young Children

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Soccer Shots Pittsburgh is hiring dependable, compassionate, fun, & enthusiastic coaches to work with children ages 2-8 & to help us pursue our Company Vision Statement: To positively impact children's lives and to provide a remarkable experience for their families on and off the soccer field through best-in-class coaching, communication, and curriculum.

For coaches in the Pittsburgh North region, potential work locations include:

Cranberry, Wexford, Allison Park, McCandless, Franklin Park, Butler, and Adams Township, Fox Chapel, Natrona Heights, and Deer Lakes, among others. This will be discussed & explored further during the interview process.

Perks of working with Soccer Shots:

• Enjoy a non-traditional, active, and fun work environment!
• Opportunity to impact young children as a positive role model
• Form relationships with families in the area & give back to the community
• Soccer experience NOT required
• Curriculum with detailed lesson plans and all equipment provided
• Paid training
• Flexible scheduling - work when you are consistently available
• Long-term work available - we operate year round!

Instructors must meet the following criteria:

• Reliable & Committed: Must be willing / able to commit to your set schedule for each 8-11 week season.
• Responsible: Arrives at least 20 minutes early to each session; comes prepared with lesson plan memorized; keeps accurate attendance; communicates well with Soccer Shots leadership team as concerns and needs arise, etc.
• Professional: Neat in appearance; friendly and courteous with parents and/or facility staff; self-assured and confident.
• Enthusiastic: Must enjoy interacting with young children (2–8 years old); able to connect with children and to communicate on their level. You must be willing to be going, animated, and silly with the children.
• Experience with YOUNG children: Must be able to easily engage and interact with a group of up to ten 2-8 year olds.
• Self-sufficient, Communicative, and Responsive: The duties of position make it such that good communication and feedback from our coaches is necessary. Since we do not all work together at one location, responsiveness & the ability to initiate conversations and to request support when needed is important. Coaches must be able to keep themselves on track schedule-wise & must maintain effective & timely communication with supervisors about any challenges or with concerns. We require a response within 24 hours of communications sent by Soccer Shots leadership personnel.
• Reliable PERSONAL transportation and valid driver's license: reliance on public transportation, ride sharing, or alternative forms of transportation (bicycle) has been shown to be highly unsustainable given the locations at which we work.

OUR CORE VALUES:

• We care
• We own it
• We pursue excellence
• We are stronger together
• We are candid
• We grow

Compensation: $18/ 30 to 45-minute session for Head Coaches & $10/ 30 to 45-minute session for Alternate Coaches / Coaches-in-training. It is typical for coaches to go through an initial, paid training period (as an Alternate Coach / Coach-in-Training) before being promoted to Head Coach.