After-School Youth Soccer Instructor

Part-Time Coaches Wanted

We are seeking passionate individuals looking to work with children ages 2-8 years old in an energetic and fun environment. Soccer Shots is a continually growing program with a strong curriculum and a team of passionate coaches looking to impact the lives of children. Become our teammate, and enjoy rewarding and meaningful work, professional development, and opportunity for advancement. We hold our sessions in community centers, preschools, and daycares across the DuPage County area Monday through Sunday for Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons. We offer flexible scheduling and paid training to make sure we get the best of the best to join our team.

Our ideal candidate will exhibit the qualities below:

• Responsible - Ability to arrive on time to sessions, handle groups of 5-10 children, communicate effectively with Soccer Shots leaders
• Professional - Clean appearance, be kind and approachable for parents at public sites and directors/staff at private sites
• Experienced - Proven experience engaging and leading young children, soccer experience is a plus but not required
• Creative - Comfortable being goofy and imaginative with young children
• Clear Background - Must pass a background check and be fingerprinted/undergo a medical exam in accordance with DCFS standards
• Must have reliable transportation and access to the internet daily with phone/computer.

The best coaches in the business:

• Every Soccer Shots coach must complete our comprehensive training program to receive certification.
• All Soccer Shots coaches are trained in the use of developmentally appropriate techniques.
• Coaches are routinely evaluated and undergo ongoing training.
• Our program is created under the guidance of childhood education specialists, professional soccer players, and experienced and licensed soccer coaches.

Working with children is something we don't take lightly, and it's imperative that you not only enjoy working with children, but that you are incredibly passionate about it. We are in this to impact children in such a way that we leave a lasting impression on them that will give them the confidence to be successful both on and off the field. If you have a passion for positively impacting children, we'd love to talk to you.

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour