Youth Soccer Coach Trainer

Soccer Shots Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Training & development

Job summary

Soccer Shots Portland is looking for energetic trainers to deliver our curriculum to Pre-K and elementary players across the Portland Metro area. You will lead safe, engaging sessions, mentor apprentices, and collaborate with families and teachers to support kids’ soccer and character development.

We provide paid training, ongoing coaching development, and opportunities to advance within the company. If you love working with children and sports, this is a fun, rewarding role in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must have sports/coaching/teaching experience.
• Training, mentoring or leadership experience required.
• Genuine passion for children and sports.
• Energetic, engaging, responsible and safety conscious.
• Ability to adapt to kids ages 2-8.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass state-required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Soccer Shots curriculum and early childhood techniques in every session.
• Foster a safe and inclusive environment and follow on-site safety protocols.
• Communicate effectively with families, caregivers, and teachers.
• Coach classes with an apprentice, providing on-field mentoring.
• Deliver high-quality classes with strong evaluation scores.
• Attend seasonal trainings and events; mentor new coaches.
• Act as role model and on-field mentor to apprentices.
• Maintain professional written/verbal communication with the team.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Engaging personality

Education

High school diploma

Certification (preferred)

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Training & development

At Soccer Shots, we have a ton of fun teaching soccer skills and character development to Pre-K & Elementary youth, providing a remarkable experience for our families and staff. We offer classes all around the Portland Metro area. Soccer Shots coaches and trainers must love working with kids and have an engaging personality with the ability to transport soccer gear to classes and reliable transportation.

We are Growing and need more Trainers!

We are actively looking for experienced coach trainers that want to join our team to learn how to coach the Soccer Shots way and provide remarkable experiences for our players and families.

Soccer Shots Trainers are high quality and reliable coaches with strong leadership, communication and organization skills as well as mastery of Soccer Shots curriculum, classroom behavior management and solid timing and transitions.

The Job

• Utilize expert-created Soccer Shots’ curriculum and early childhood development teaching techniques in every session.
• Foster a safe and inclusive environment for all participants. Follow all on-site safety and attendance protocols.
• Communicate effectively with families, caregivers, and teachers.
• Coach Soccer Shots classes with an apprentice coach, providing on field mentoring and direction.
• Complete high quality classes with excellent evaluations scores
• Follow training model/checklist for apprenticeship program, ensuring new coaches have the skills needed to become certified and thrive on the field
• Attend all seasonal trainings and other events
• Act as a role model and on-field mentor to all new and apprentice coaches
• Prompt, reliable, and professional written and verbal communication via slack acknowledging messages and encouraging others to engage

What We Offer:

• Training - We offer a paid comprehensive training program to learn Soccer Shots’ curriculum, developmentally appropriate coaching techniques, and best practices.
• Career Progression - We love to promote from within. Opportunities to take on full-time roles are prioritized for internal candidates.
• Fun – Get ready to be active, laugh, cheer, and maybe even do a victory dance or two. Our coaches aren't just about teaching soccer; they're the smiling faces of our brand, delivering the unique Soccer Shots experience.
• YOUR IMPACT - It goes way beyond the field. Our inbox is filled with comments from families raving about our coaches who sparked passion for the game and helped build confidence in kids.

Qualifications:

• Must be able and willing to coach on Saturday and/or Sunday
• Sports/coaching/teaching experience required.
• Training, mentoring or leadership experience required
• Genuine passion for children and sports.
• Energetic, engaging, responsible and safety conscious.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of kids ages 2-8.
• High school diploma plus additional education and/or certification
• Drivers license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to stand, jog, and model children’s soccer skills.
• Ability to pass state-required background checks.

Our Core Values:

• We Care
• We Own It
• We Are Inclusive

We Are Inclusive:

Soccer Shots Portland is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace, welcoming people of all backgrounds. We understand that organizations work best when people with different backgrounds and viewpoints are brought together. Inclusion is how we use our differences to form a genuine community. By creating an inclusive environment, characterized by respect, we empower every player, coach, and staff member to contribute to our success. Employment is based upon individual qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disabilities, political ideology, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status