Youth Soccer Instructor

Soccer Shots Augusta; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A leading children's sports program in Aiken, South Carolina is seeking part-time coaches to join their team. The role involves engaging children through soccer sessions focused on character development, ensuring their safety, and maintaining a positive atmosphere. Candidates must have a knack for inspiring kids and will undergo a fingerprint background check. This position offers flexible hours and requires fewer than 30 hours of work per week. Join this impactful program and help shape young lives through sports.

Qualifications

• Must pass a fingerprint background check.
• Must be able to engage and inspire children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of children.
• Engage positively with each child.
• Conduct sessions according to the provided curriculum.
• Communicate timely with supervisors.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Caring

Organized

Responsible

Energetic

Job description

Overview

Soccer Shots is looking for part-time educators, teachers, tutors, student athletes and coaches to join our great team! We are an engaging children's soccer program with a focus on character development, and 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! We are looking for coaches all around CSRA.

Compensation

Our outstanding coaches start at a minimum of $17-20 per session, with an opportunity to increase. Sessions last from 35 to 60 minutes in length.

Hours and Work Environment

Hours are flexible in an outstanding work environment with professional growth and the opportunity to be a hero in children’s lives!

About Soccer Shots

Soccer Shots is annually listed among the top franchises in youth fitness and recreation, and our expert-approved curriculum sets us apart from other enrichment programs. Soccer Shots has more than 300 franchises nationwide and in Canada, and we’re the official 2-to-5-year-old program for the US Youth Soccer Association.

Responsibilities

• Safety-conscious – #1 priority is the safety of children under their care.
• Caring – engage with each child through specific and positive affirmation.
• Organized – plan ahead and conduct each session according to the provided curriculum.
• Responsible – 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.

Session Duties

• Preparation: Attends coach meetings at the beginning of the season; reviews online curriculum (prepared 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 each session (no pick‑up/drop‑off required for public locations); follows proper on‑site protocol as prepared by Soccer Shots supervisor; conducts fun and positive 30‑ to 45‑minute sessions, following the weekly curriculum.
• Communication/Administration: Communicates in a timely fashion with supervisors 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 supervisors upon completion of each season.

Role/Classification

The position is part‑time, requiring fewer than 30 hours of work per week. Programs are offered during select weeks of the year, thus employment is also seasonal. Employment for any particular season does not guarantee employment following the end of that season. All employment is at‑will.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass and complete a fingerprint background check; Soccer Shots will help facilitate the process.

Training and Development

All coaches must complete a comprehensive training program to receive certification and are trained in the use of developmentally appropriate techniques. Coaches are routinely evaluated, undergo ongoing training, and our selection process evaluates ability to coach soccer and engage and inspire children.

Communication and Curriculum Highlights

We proactively communicate cancellations due to weather or other circumstances; provide a weekly summary of what children are learning; our curriculum places an emphasis on character development and skill building, and is regularly updated to stay current with early childhood education standards.

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 also love referrals! If you know of someone who might be interested in joining our team, please pass along this position.

Company Website: www.soccershots.com/augusta