Weekend Youth Soccer Coach

Soccer Shots; Colorado Springs (CO); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant children's soccer program that focuses on character development and foundational skills. As a coach, you'll engage with children aged 2-12, delivering fun and positive soccer sessions while fostering a love for the game. This role offers flexible hours and a supportive environment where you can grow your coaching abilities. With a nationally-recognized training program and a commitment to impacting young lives, this is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about sports and education. Embrace the chance to make a difference in children's lives while enjoying a creative and engaging culture.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Training & development

Qualifications

• Must love impacting children and have reliable transportation.
• Experience working with young children is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct all duties related to Soccer Shots sessions.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of every child during sessions.

Skills

Coaching children

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Energetic demeanor

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children's lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum, and communication. We specialize in programs for children ages 2 through 12 years old and are dedicated to providing high-quality, foundational soccer training that prepares children for a lifetime of soccer.

We are looking for caring and engaging coaches who can work a minimum of once per week and can commit to at least 8 weeks of the same day/time. We have weekend and weekday evening programs that meet at parks across the city. Soccer Shots programs are offered during select weeks of the year; thus, employment is seasonal. All employment is at-will.

Though we continue to grow, we are still a family business at heart. We aim to develop each of our coaches in areas including leadership, early childhood education, and sports management.

Why coach for Soccer Shots?

• Best-in-class, nationally-recognized training program to prepare you to teach and coach soccer skills to children ages 2-8.
• Ongoing education to continuously improve in your coaching.
• Compensation starting at a minimum of $17 per session ($34 per hour), with an opportunity to increase. Sessions last from 30 to 45-minutes in length.
• Flexible hours include opportunities to coach sessions in the morning, afternoons, or weekends.
• Fun, engaging, and creative culture within a growing business.

Requirements

• Must love impacting children and the game of soccer.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Experience working with young children.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Soccer playing or coaching background (preferred).
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

It is a coach's responsibility to manage and direct all duties related to the operation of a Soccer Shots session, including, but not limited to, the following:

Preparation

• Attends coaches meeting at beginning of season.
• Reviews online curriculum (prepared for you ahead of time, and aligned with Colorado state early education standards).
• Maintains equipment in proper condition and arrives on time to set-up field for session.

Coaching

• Ensures the safety and well-being of every child.
• For childcare sites, gathers children from classroom and returns after session (note: for public location, no pick-up/drop-off required).
• Follows proper on-site protocol for each location, as prepared and provided by Soccer Shots supervisor.
• Conducts fun and positive 30 to 45-minute sessions, following the weekly Soccer Shots curriculum.
• Highly responsible, reliable, and ENERGETIC!

Communication/Administration

• Communicates in a timely fashion with supervisor about any changes, challenges, or important information.
• Completes online attendance sheet for each session.
• Submits time sheet per payroll policy.
• Returns equipment and leftover supplies to supervisor upon completion of each season.

Soccer Shots coaches are:

• Safety-conscious: the top priority is the safety of children under their care.
• Caring: engage with each child through specific and positive affirmation.
• Organized: plan ahead and conduct each session according to the provided curriculum.
• Responsible: commit to doing what is expected of them as an outstanding coach and face of Soccer Shots.
• Energetic: bring Soccer Shots to life by creating a fun and positive atmosphere for each child.

We also love referrals! If you know of someone who might be interested in joining our team, please pass along this position!

This is a remote position.