Soccer Instructor - Lead

i9 Sports - Howard County and Silver Spring, MD; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team dedicated to positively impacting the lives of young athletes! As a Lead Soccer Instructor, you'll teach essential soccer skills and foster a fun, educational environment for kids aged 3-12. This role emphasizes safety, communication, and a passion for youth sports, ensuring that every session is engaging and beneficial. With flexible weekend shifts, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference while enjoying the rewarding experience of working with children in a team-based atmosphere. If you love sports and want to inspire the next generation, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Positive Team Environment

Training Opportunities

Fun Atmosphere

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with previous coaching or playing experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach fundamental soccer skills to young athletes aged 3-12.
• Ensure safety and supervise groups of young athletes during sessions.

Skills

Coaching Experience

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Motivational Skills

Reliability

Passion for Youth Sports

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

• A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!
• Positively impact the lives of young athletes
• Online training opportunities

About i9 Sports
i9 Sports is the nation’s first and largest provider of youth sports leagues, camps and clinics whose mission is to help kids succeed in life through sports. Locally, we offer year-round sports programs for girls and boys ages 3-14 in today's most popular sports like flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball/t-ball. With our focus on fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship, i9 Sports is reinventing the youth sports experience for families across the country. It's the way youth sports should be.

About the Position
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated Soccer Instructor to join our team and play a lead role in the development of young soccer players. As a Lead Soccer Instructor, you will be responsible for leading our instructional soccer program by teaching fundamental soccer skills, instructing in the knowledge of game play and facilitating scrimmages all while ensuring a FUN and educational experience for our participants. The Lead Soccer Instructor will also provide direction and guidance to staff soccer instructors.

Summer => June 29 - Aug 10 - Saturday Shifts - approximately 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Fall => Saturdays and/or Sunday shifts available (Times TBD)

Responsibilities

• Instructional Skill & Development
  • Teach young athletes (ages 3-12) the fundamental skills and techniques of soccer, including dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending
  • Implement age-appropriate drills and exercises to enhance player's soccer abilities (Practice Plans created and provided by i9 Sports)
  • Facilitate/officiate game-day scrimmages focusing on executing fundamental skills, techniques, having FUN and sportsmanship
  • Provide constructive feedback to help players improve their performance
  • Complete mandatory pre-season training sessions (compensated)
• Safety & Supervision
  • Ensure the safety of all participants during each session
  • Supervise and manage groups of young athletes, maintaining a positive and inclusive environment
  • Address any safety concerns promptly and appropriately
• Communication
  • With the help of established platforms, communicate game day information to players and parents
  • Maintain open and effective communication with parents, participants, fellow staff members, and management
  • Address questions, concerns, and feedback from parents and participants professionally
• Customer Service
  • Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Previous experience coaching or playing soccer
• Knowledge of soccer rules and regulations
• Extremely reliable and responsible
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially when working with children and parents
• A passion for youth sports and the development of young athletes
• Patience, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
• Availability to work each weekend of the given season (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall)
• Ability to efficiently solve problems
• Ability to motivate and manage others (i.e., staff and volunteer coaches)
• Must have own vehicle/reliable transportation
• Must be able to pass national background check

Each franchised location is independently owned and operated and is solely and exclusively responsible for determining local hiring decisions, compensation, benefits, and other terms of employment.

Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

With over 3.5 million registrations in communities across the country, i9 Sports is the nation's largest multi-sport provider focused solely on high-quality, community-based youth sports programs. We offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids ages 3 and up in today's most popular sports such as: flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse. To achieve our mission of helping kids succeed in life through sports, i9 Sports provides a youth sports experience unlike any other, teaching the importance of good sportsmanship on the field and in life. We are committed to providing age-appropriate instruction, making sports fun for kids, and convenient for today's busy families. To us, it's The Way Youth Sports Should Be.

Each franchised location is independently owned and operated and is solely and exclusively responsible for determining local hiring decisions, compensation, benefits, and other terms of employment.

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