Youth Soccer Coach

Soccer Shots Los Angeles; Robinson Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 800 - 1,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Long-term work year round

Equipment provided

Job summary

Soccer Shots Pittsburgh is hiring dependable, compassionate, and enthusiastic coaches to work with children ages 2-8 and to help us pursue our Company Vision Statement: “To positively impact children's lives and to provide a remarkable experience for their families on and off the soccer field through best-in-class coaching, communication, and curriculum.” For coaches in the Pittsburgh West region, potential work locations include McKees Rocks, Sewickley, Robinson Township, Aliquippa, Beaver,

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about working with young children (2–8 years).
• Professional and courteous with parents and facility staff.
• Reliable, committed and punctual for sessions and trainings.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with Soccer Shots leadership.

Responsibilities

• Commit to your set schedule for each 8–11 week season.
• Arrive early (at least 20 minutes) with lesson plan memorized.
• Maintain attendance records and report concerns to leadership within 24 hours.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Professional

Communicative

Reliable

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Employee discounts
• Company parties
• Flexible schedule

Soccer Shots Pittsburgh is hiring dependable, compassionate, fun, & enthusiastic coaches to work with children ages 2-8 & to help us pursue our Company Vision Statement: "To positively impact children's lives and to provide a remarkable experience for their families on and off the soccer field through best-in-class coaching, communication, and curriculum."

For coaches in the Pittsburgh West region, potential work locations include McKees Rocks, Sewickley, Robinson Township, Aliquippa, Beaver, Moon Township, Greentree, and Bridgeville, among others. Depending on location, potentials could also include the southern North Hills, Pittsburgh City locations, and/or the northern South Hills. This will be discussed & explored further during the interview process.

Perks Of Working With Soccer Shots

• Enjoy a non-traditional, active, and fun work environment!
• Opportunity to impact young children as a positive role model
• Form relationships with families in the area & give back to the community
• Soccer experience NOT required
• Curriculum with detailed lesson plans and all equipment provided
• Paid training
• Flexible scheduling - work when you are consistently available
• Long-term work available - we operate year round!

Instructors Must Meet The Following Criteria

• Reliable & Committed: Must be willing / able to commit to your set schedule for each 8-11 week season.
• Responsible: Arrives at least 20 minutes early to each session; comes prepared with lesson plan memorized; keeps accurate attendance; communicates well with Soccer Shots leadership team as concerns and needs arise, etc.
• Professional: Neat in appearance; friendly and courteous with parents and/or facility staff; self-assured and confident.
• Enthusiastic: Must enjoy interacting with young children (2–8 years old); able to connect with children and to communicate on their level. You must be willing to be going, animated, and silly with the children.
• Experience with YOUNG children: Must be able to easily engage and interact with a group of up to ten 2-8 year olds.
• Self-sufficient, Communicative, and Responsive: The duties of position make it such that good communication and feedback from our coaches is necessary. Since we do not all work together at one location, responsiveness & the ability to initiate conversations and to request support when needed is important. Coaches must be able to keep themselves on track schedule-wise & must maintain effective & timely communication with supervisors about any challenges or with concerns . We require a response within 24 hours of communications sent by Soccer Shots leadership personnel.
• Reliable PERSONAL transportation and valid driver's license: reliance on public transportation, ride sharing, or alternative forms of transportation (bicycle) has been shown to be highly unsustainable given the locations at which we work.

Our Core Values

• We care
• We own it
• We pursue excellence
• We are stronger together
• We are candid
• We grow

Compensation is $18/ 30 to 45-minute session for Head Coaches & $10/ 30 to 45-minute session for Alternate Coaches / Coaches-in-training. It is typical for coaches to go through an initial, paid training period (as an Alternate Coach / Coach-in-Training) before being promoted to Head Coach.