After School Youth Soccer Coach

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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 specialize in programs for children ages 2 through 12 years old and are dedicated to providing high-quality, foundational soccer training that prepares children for a lifetime of soccer.

We are looking for caring and engaging coaches who can work a minimum of once per week and can commit to at least 8 weeks of the same day/time. Our after-school programs run weekday afternoons in elementary schools across the city. Soccer Shots programs are offered during select weeks of the year; thus, employment is seasonal. All employment is at-will. Though we continue to grow, we are still a family business at heart. We aim to develop each of our coaches in areas including leadership, early childhood education, and sports management.

Why Coach for Soccer Shots?

• Best-in-class, nationally-recognized training program to prepare you to teach and coach soccer skills to children ages 2-8 (up to 12 in some schools)
• Ongoing education to continuously improve in your coaching
• Compensation starting at $24- $34 per hour ($17 per session) with an opportunity to increase after each season. Sessions last from 30 to 60-minutes in length
• Flexible hours include opportunities to coach sessions in the morning, afternoons, or weekends is available
• Fun, engaging, and creative culture within a growing business

Requirements

• Must love impacting children and the game of soccer
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
• Experience working with young children
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Soccer playing or coaching background (preferred)
• Must be able to pass a background check

Responsibilities

It is a coach's responsibility to manage and direct all duties related to the operation of a Soccer Shots session, including, but not limited to, the following:

Preparation

• Attends coaches meeting at beginning of season.
• Reviews online curriculum (prepared for you ahead of time, and aligned with Colorado state early education standards).
• Maintains equipment in proper condition and arrives on time to set-up field for session (15 minutes early)

Coaching

• Ensures the safety and well-being of every child.
• For childcare sites, gathers children from classroom and returns after session (note: for public location, no pick-up/drop-off required).
• Follows proper on-site protocol for each location, as prepared and provided by Soccer Shots supervisor.
• Conducts fun and positive 30 to 60-minute sessions, following the weekly Soccer Shots curriculum.

Communication/Administration

• Communicates in a timely fashion with supervisor about any changes, challenges, or important information.
• Completes online attendance sheet for each session.
• Completes end of season certificates
• Returns equipment and leftover supplies to supervisor upon completion of each season.

Soccer Shots coaches are:

• Safety-conscious: the top 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 for each child.

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