Youth Soccer Coach

Soccer Shots - Cleveland; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to shaping young lives through soccer! This part-time role as a coach offers the chance to engage children aged 2-8 in fun, educational sessions that promote character development and teamwork. With flexible scheduling and a focus on creating a positive atmosphere, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact in your community. Coaches are trained in developmentally appropriate techniques and are committed to safety and communication. If you're passionate about sports and education, this is the perfect opportunity for you to inspire and motivate young children!

Qualifications

• Must be safety-conscious and caring towards children.
• Organized and responsible for conducting sessions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Safety-conscious

Caring

Organized

Responsible

Energetic

Excellent communication

Education

Certification in coaching

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 ~$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:

• Attends coaches meeting at beginning of the season
• Reviews online curriculum (prepared for you ahead of time, and aligned with Ohio 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 the 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 40-minute sessions, following the weekly Soccer Shots curriculum

Communication/Administration:

• Communicates in a timely fashion with the supervisor about any changes, challenges, or important information
• Completes the online attendance sheet for each session
• Submits timesheet per payroll policy
• 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.

About Us

Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program for children ages 2-8 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 train the best coaches in the business

1. We put every Soccer Shots coach through our comprehensive training program to receive certification that includes learning the use of developmentally appropriate coaching techniques.
2. Our coaches are routinely evaluated and undergo ongoing training.
3. Our coach selection process evaluates not only the ability to coach soccer, but, more importantly, the ability to engage and inspire children.

Our families experience exceptional customer service and ongoing communication

1. Members of the Soccer Shots team must be excellent communicators – with children, with parents, with partners, and with each other!
2. Our team understands the importance of timely, responsive communication.

We use expert-approved curriculum that aligns with early childhood education standards

1. Our developmentally appropriate curriculum places an emphasis on character development and skill building.
2. Our program is created under the guidance of childhood education specialists, professional soccer players, and experienced and licensed soccer coaches.
3. We constantly re-evaluate and update our curriculum to stay current with childhood education standards.

Whether you’re looking for a part-time, flexible job, or a full-time career - if you have a passion for positively impacting children, we’d love to talk to you.