Youth Soccer Internship: Training, Growth & Flexibility

Soccer Shots Los Angeles; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Soccer Shots Central Iowa is seeking a passionate intern to learn our business and coach children ages 2 to 8. This is a flexible internship for credit/pay, with potential to continue into 2027 to experience seasonal variations in our program.

The role involves coaching, sales/ops tasks, and marketing initiatives, plus exposure to recruiting, staff training, and a new registration system across 45+ schools and 5+ parks.

Qualifications

• No prior sports/coaching experience is required.
• Genuine passion for children and sports.
• Energetic, engaging, and responsible.
• Safety conscious.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of kids ages 2-8.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to stand, jog, and model children's soccer skills.
• Coaches must have or obtain state-required clearances.
• Ideal candidate will be available 30-40 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Bring "Soccer Island" alive with your enthusiasm and creativity.
• Conduct soccer sessions for children 2 to 8, including field set-up and take-down.
• Familiarize self with operating a small, growing business - Sales, Ops, Coaching.
• Assist with sales/development initiatives and design/implement marketing plans.
• Learn to hire/evaluate/train coaches and staff.
• Help launch our new registration system.
• Coordinate seasonal prep and execution to our 45+ schools and 5+ parks.
• Act as representative at events and programs
• Customer service for families and schools

Skills

Passion for children

Job description

Soccer Shots Central Iowa is seeking a passionate intern to learn our business and coach children ages 2 to 8. This is a flexible internship for credit/pay, with potential to continue into 2027 to experience seasonal variations in our program.

The role involves coaching, sales/ops tasks, and marketing initiatives, plus exposure to recruiting, staff training, and a new registration system across 45+ schools and 5+ parks.