Youth Soccer Coach - Hastings Pa

Soccer Shots; Hastings (PA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading children's soccer program as a coach, where you'll inspire and engage children ages 2-8 through soccer. This part-time role focuses on character and skill development, ensuring a safe and fun environment. Comprehensive training is provided, and you’ll work with a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Must process and submit Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Background check, and FBI Fingerprints.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fun and positive 35- to 45-minute soccer sessions.
• Ensure safety and well-being of every child.
• Communicate effectively with children and supervisors.

Skills

Driven

Passionate

Safety-conscious

Caring

Prepared

Professional

Energetic

Job description

About Us

Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program specialized for children ages 2-8 years, with a focus on character and skill development. Our caring team positively impacts children's lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum, and communication. We are passionate about what we do and are looking to add people to our team who feel the same!

Compensation

Our coaches start at $18/hour, with an opportunity to increase to $24/hour based on experience level. Session timeframe is 1 hour in total, and coaches are generally assigned between 4-8 sessions per week, pending availability and willingness to travel.

Qualifications/Attributes

• Driven - looking to help children learn, grow, and meet their goals
• Passionate - possesses a love for sports, education, and enjoys being a role model
• Safety-conscious - #1 priority is the safety of children under their care
• Caring - engage with each child through specific and positive affirmation
• Prepared - plan ahead and conduct each session according to the provided curriculum
• Professional - 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 that leaves a lasting impression on each child

Job Description / Responsibilities

Preparation

• Complete training program
• Review online curriculum (prepared for you ahead of time, aligned with Pennsylvania early education standards)
• Maintain equipment in proper condition and arrive on time to set up the field for the session

Coaching

• Ensure the safety and well-being of every child in your care
• For childcare sites, gather children from the classroom and return after the session
• Conduct and prepare for fun and positive 35- to 45-minute sessions, following the weekly Soccer Shots curriculum

Communication / Administration

• Effectively communicate using age-appropriate language aligned with the curriculum
• Communicate timely with the supervisor about any changes, challenges, or important information
• Complete the online attendance sheet directly after each session
• Return equipment and leftover supplies to the supervisor upon completion of each season

This part-time position requires fewer than 15 hours per week. Soccer Shots programs are seasonal, and employment is also seasonal. All employment is at-will.

Applicants must process and submit a Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Background check, and FBI Fingerprints. Soccer Shots will assist with these if needed.

Training and Development

• We provide comprehensive training to certify coaches in our developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Curriculum is regularly updated to stay current with childhood education standards
• Our curriculum emphasizes character development and skill building
• Coaches attend seasonal training meetings and are routinely evaluated for growth
• We seek coaches who can engage and inspire children, not just coach soccer

More About Soccer Shots

Soccer Shots is ranked among the top youth fitness franchises, with over 140 locations nationwide and in Canada. We are the official program for children ages 2-5 for the US Youth Soccer Association. Watch our videos: Soccer Shots: The Children's Soccer Experience and Stronger Youth: Beyond the Game.

You’ll laugh, break a sweat, and make a difference. Feel free to reach out with questions:

Email: [e-mail]
Call us: (814) 808-KICK