Soccer Shots coaches are:
- Passionate about working with children: Soccer Shots coaches are required to keep a group of kids engaged and excited throughout each session. You must be able to connect with, understand and motivate young children.
- Responsible and reliable: Coaches must arrive at least 20 minutes early to each session, keep accurate attendance, follow the provided curriculum, attend all sessions assigned, present him/herself in a professional manner, prioritize the safety of participants.
- Able to perform the physical demands of the position: Soccer Shots classes are very active and require instructors to be reasonably fit. The work environment during a typical class can be indoor or outdoor in all kinds of weather and the noise level is usually moderate to loud. Coaches must be able to carry an equipment bag that contains soccer balls, soccer goals and other supplies.
- Excellent communicators: You must be able to communicate confidently, clearly, and quickly with Soccer Shots staff, parents, and school directors.
- We put every Soccer Shots coach through our training program that includes learning the use of developmentally appropriate coaching techniques.
- Our coaches are routinely evaluated and undergo ongoing training.
- Our developmentally appropriate curriculum places an emphasis on character development and skill building.
- Must be able to read and memorize weekly curriculum and bring it to life each session.
- We constantly re-evaluate and update our curriculum to stay current with childhood education standards.
- A successful candidate must have reliable transportation and a current driver's license.
- Candidate must be able to pass a background check prior to employment.
- Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Must present a copy of TB test, MMR, TDAP vaccinations.
- Have completed a minimum of 12 college units in Early Childhood Education with a grade of B or better.
- Played soccer in the past or willing to learn soccer skills and teach to preschool students.
- Have a fun presence and loud voice for all to hear.
- Willing to travel to schools to lead soccer sessions that can be located in Fontana, Loma Linda, Redlands, Grand Terrace, Yucaipa.
- Interested in working for the #1 Children's Fitness Franchise in the U.S? Be sure to provide a cover letter letting us know why you believe you would be a good fit for our organization. Don't forget to include a list of the Early Childhood Education courses you have completed.
Are you looking for a great job where the work is actually fun?
Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience while making a difference in your community?
Are you passionate about sports, education, being a positive role model and impacting young children?
Welcome to Soccer Shots!
We change lives.
We help children learn, grow and meet their developmental goals.
We care, a lot.
Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program for children ages 2 to 8. Our goal is to leave a positive and lasting impact on kids through introduction to sports and activity.
Our coaches are at the heart of what we do, our real MVPs if you will. They create smiles and deliver character-building FUN by teaching age-appropriate soccer skills to kids in the local community.
Soccer Shots coaches are equipped with...
- Training - We make sure our coaches are comfortable on the field by offering informative online & in-person training to equip coaches with our curriculum and helpful (developmentally appropriate) coaching techniques.
- Curriculum – Our curriculum is FULL of the stuff kids and parents love! Our program is curriculum based, so coaches are provided with session guides and mobile friendly resources to help you deliver the Soccer Shots experience.
- Ongoing feedback and growth opportunities - We’re a growing business and are always looking to find passionate and reliable team members to help us continue to grow.
- Equipment - We provide everything you need for a Soccer Shots session in an on-the-go bag that fits in the trunk of a car. It’s why we can have Soccer Shots in convenient locations like school gyms, classrooms, outdoor spaces, local parks and community centers.
- Opportunities to provide feedback - We value the feedback of our dedicated team and want to know how to make our program better for the families we serve, and our coaches.
Whether you’re looking for a part-time, flexible job, or a full-time career - if you have a passion for positively impacting children, we’d love to talk to you!
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