Youth Soccer Coach & Training Mentor

Soccer Shots; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Career Progression

Fun

Your Impact

Job summary

Soccer Shots Portland is seeking experienced trainer coaches to join our team to learn how to coach the Soccer Shots way and provide remarkable experiences for our players and families.

Trainers are high quality and reliable coaches with strong leadership, communication and organization skills, and mastery of Soccer Shots curriculum, classroom behavior management and timing and transitions. This role requires Saturday and/or Sunday availability and a passion for coaching young children.

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.
• Drivers license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to stand, jog, and model children's soccer skills.
• Ability to pass state-required background checks.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Weekend coaching

Coaching experience

Mentoring

Passion for kids

Energetic and safe

Child adaptability

Education/certification

Driver's license

Physical ability

Background check

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Soccer Shots Portland is seeking experienced trainer coaches to join our team to learn how to coach the Soccer Shots way and provide remarkable experiences for our players and families.

Trainers are high quality and reliable coaches with strong leadership, communication and organization skills, and mastery of Soccer Shots curriculum, classroom behavior management and timing and transitions. This role requires Saturday and/or Sunday availability and a passion for coaching young children.