Youth Soccer Coach

Soccer Shots; Colorado Springs (CO); Remote; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and caring team dedicated to making a positive impact on children's lives through soccer! This innovative program focuses on character development while providing foundational soccer training for kids aged 2 to 8. As a full-time coach, you will engage with children in fun and positive sessions, ensuring their safety and well-being. You will benefit from a nationally-recognized training program and flexible hours, allowing you to coach at your convenience. If you are passionate about soccer and love working with children, this is the perfect opportunity to grow and develop in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Training & development

Qualifications

• Must love impacting children and enjoy the game of soccer.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Child Engagement

Soccer Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Experience in Early Childhood Education

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 8 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 full-time coaches who can coach a minimum of 40 sessions per week (sessions last from 30 to 45-minutes in length) in our daycare, after-school, and public park programs, and can assist in other company events as needed. 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.
• Starting at $17 per session ($34 per hour)
• 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 enjoy 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).

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.

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.