Soccer Shots Central Iowa Internship

Soccer Shots; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Free uniforms

Company parties

Job summary

Soccer Shots Central Iowa is seeking a passionate intern to learn our business and coach children ages 2 to 8. This flexible internship can be for credit/pay and aims to extend into 2027 to experience all seasons of our program.

The role includes running sessions, assisting with sales and marketing, and helping hire/train staff. Compensation is session-based coaching and hourly admin pay, with extensive on-site and office time.

Qualifications

• No prior sports/coaching experience required.
• Genuine passion for children and sports.
• Energetic, engaging and responsible.
• Safety conscious and able to manage active children.
• Reliable transportation and ability to stand, jog, and demonstrate skills for ages 2–8.

Responsibilities

• Bring “Soccer Island” alive with enthusiasm and creativity.
• Conduct soccer sessions for children 2 to 8, including field setup and takedown.
• 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 45+ schools and 5+ parks.
• Act as representative at events and programs
• Customer service for families and schools

Skills

Passion for children

Energetic and engaging

Safety conscious

Reliable transportation

Coaching for ages 2-8

Flexible availability

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.