Youth Soccer Coach

Soccer Shots - Cleveland; Chagrin Falls (OH); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join an engaging children's soccer program dedicated to character development and fun! As a coach, you'll create a positive atmosphere for children aged 2 to 8, ensuring their safety and well-being while conducting exciting soccer sessions. This part-time role offers flexibility in scheduling and the opportunity to make a real impact in your community. If you're passionate about sports and education and want to be a positive role model, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and inspire young minds while enjoying a fun work environment.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Fun Work Environment

Community Impact

Job Experience

Qualifications

• Safety-conscious and responsible for children's well-being.
• Energetic and organized in conducting fun soccer sessions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct all duties related to Soccer Shots sessions.
• Ensure safety and conduct engaging 30-40 minute coaching sessions.

Skills

Child Safety Awareness

Positive Communication

Organizational Skills

Energetic Coaching

Curriculum Planning

Education

High School Diploma

Experience with Children

Tools

Soccer Equipment

Online Curriculum Platform

Job description

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 8 years old. We're passionate about what we do, and are looking to add people to our team who feel the same!

Compensation

Our outstanding coaches start at a minimum of $22 per session. Sessions last from 30 to 40 minutes in length (which equates to about $26/hr) and coaches may be assigned between 2 and 20 sessions per week based on qualifications and availability.

More About the Position

Soccer Shots coaches are:

1. Safety-conscious - #1 priority is the safety of children under their care
2. Caring - engage with each child through specific and positive affirmation
3. Organized - plan ahead and conduct each session according to the provided curriculum
4. Responsible - commit to doing what is expected of them as an outstanding coach and "face" of Soccer Shots
5. Energetic - bring Soccer Shots to life by creating a fun and positive atmosphere that leaves a lasting impression on each child

More specifically, it is an instructor'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:

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

Coaching:

1. Ensures the safety and well-being of every child
2. For childcare sites, gathers children from classroom and returns after the session (note: for public location, no pick-up/drop-off required)
3. Follows proper on-site protocol for each location, as prepared and provided by Soccer Shots supervisor
4. Conducts fun and positive 30- to 40-minute sessions, following the weekly Soccer Shots curriculum

Communication/Administration:

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

Schedule/Hours

We run our program primarily on weekday mornings at preschools and childcare centers, weekday evenings at parks and churches, and Saturday mornings & afternoons at parks and churches. There is flexibility in which you can provide the days and times you wish to coach if hired. Please note that once you are assigned your days & times of the week, that schedule will be consistent for the entirety of the season (8-12 weeks).

Role/Classification

The job description above is a part-time position requiring fewer than 30 hours of work per week. Soccer Shots programs are offered during select weeks of the year, thus the employment is also seasonal. Employment as a coach for any particular season does not guarantee employment following the end of that season. All employment is at-will.

In addition to the above, hiring will be based on FBI & BCI Fingerprint results.

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

Are you looking for a great job where the work is actually fun?

Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience while making a difference in your community?

Are you passionate about sports, education, being a positive role model, and impacting young children?

You’ve come to the right place! We change lives. We help children learn, grow and meet their goals. We care.