Soccer Shots Central Iowa Internship

Soccer Shots Los Angeles; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Soccer Shots Central Iowa is seeking a passionate intern to learn our business and coach children ages 2 to 8. This is a flexible internship for credit/pay, with potential to continue into 2027 to experience seasonal variations in our program.

The role involves coaching, sales/ops tasks, and marketing initiatives, plus exposure to recruiting, staff training, and a new registration system across 45+ schools and 5+ parks.

Qualifications

• No prior sports/coaching experience is required.
• Genuine passion for children and sports.
• Energetic, engaging, and responsible.
• Safety conscious.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of kids ages 2-8.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to stand, jog, and model children's soccer skills.
• Coaches must have or obtain state-required clearances.
• Ideal candidate will be available 30-40 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Bring "Soccer Island" alive with your enthusiasm and creativity.
• Conduct soccer sessions for children 2 to 8, including field set-up and take-down.
• Familiarize self with operating a small, growing business - Sales, Ops, Coaching.
• Assist with sales/development initiatives and design/implement marketing plans.
• Learn to hire/evaluate/train coaches and staff.
• Help launch our new registration system.
• Coordinate seasonal prep and execution to our 45+ schools and 5+ parks.
• Act as representative at events and programs
• Customer service for families and schools

Skills

Passion for children

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Company parties
• Flexible schedule

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Training & development
• Opportunity for advancement
• Company Parties

Soccer Shots Central Iowa is looking for a passionate intern to learn about our business and to work with children ages 2 to 8. This is a flexible internship for credit/pay. The ideal candidate would be able to work with us into 2027 in order to experience the different seasons of our business.

The Job

• Bring "Soccer Island" alive with your enthusiasm and creativity.
• Conduct soccer sessions for children 2 to 8, including field set-up and take-down.
• Familiarize self with operating a small, growing business - Sales, Ops, Coaching.
• Assist with sales/development initiatives and design/implement marketing plans.
• Learn to hire/evaluate/train coaches and staff.
• Help launch our new registration system.
• Coordinate seasonal prep and execution to our 45+ schools and 5+ parks.
• Act as representative at events and programs
• Customer service for families and schools

What We Offer

• Training-We offer a paid comprehensive training program to learn Soccer Shots' curriculum, developmentally appropriate coaching techniques, and best practices.
• Flexibility-We only schedule you when you're available, at sessions closest to you, and you can change your availability from season to season (winter/spring/summer/fall).
• Career Progression-We love to promote from within. There are opportunities to take on full-time roles or internships in program coordination, coach management, marketing, partnerships, and more.
• Fun-Get ready to be active, laugh, cheer, and maybe even do a victory dance or two. Our coaches aren't just about teaching soccer; they're the smiling faces of our brand, delivering the unique Soccer Shots experience.
• YOUR IMPACT-It goes way beyond the field. Our inbox is filled with comments from families raving about our coaches who sparked passion for the game and helped build confidence in kids.

COMPENSATION

We pay per session when coaching and per hour when performing other administrative tasks. Our school program sessions are 30 minutes long, and our park program sessions are 30 to 40 minutes long. Most school and park locations will have multiple sessions back-to-back. In addition to coaching, the candidate will spend time in the office and visiting prospective clients. The coaching rate starts our at $18/session and the admin rate is $15/hour. Candidates can expect 30-40 per week as their schedule permits.

Qualifications

• No prior sports/coaching experience is required.
• Genuine passion for children and sports.
• Energetic, engaging, and responsible.
• Safety conscious.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of kids ages 2-8.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to stand, jog, and model children's soccer skills.
• Coaches must have or obtain state-required clearances.
• Ideal candidate will be available 30-40 hours per week

Who We Are

Soccer Shots is an engaging intro-to-soccer program fueled by coaches who are driven to positively impact children's lives. Our program focuses on age-appropriate soccer skills, character development, and fun in every session.

Our Core Values

• We Care
• We're Stronger Together
• We are Candid
• We Own It
• We Pursue Excellence
• We Grow

Don't miss your chance to be part of a collaborative coaching team, changing lives through soccer.

Compensation: $36.00 per hour

Flexible work from home options available.