Experienced Pre School Soccer Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

At Soccer Shots, we have a ton of fun teaching soccer skills and character development to Pre-K & Elementary youth, providing a remarkable experience for our families and staff. We offer classes all around the Portland Metro area. Soccer Shots coaches must love working with kids and have an engaging personality with the ability to transport soccer gear to classes and reliable transportation.

We are Growing and need more preschool soccer coaches! Preschool coaches MUST be registered with the Central Background Registry through the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care. This is a requirement for this position.  

The Job

• Foster a safe and inclusive environment for all participants. Follow all on-site safety and attendance protocols.
• Communicate effectively with families, caregivers, and teachers.
• Coach Soccer Shots classes with an apprentice coach, providing on field mentoring and direction.
• Complete high quality classes with excellent evaluations scores
• Attend all seasonal trainings and other events when available
• Prompt, reliable, and professional written and verbal communication via slack acknowledging messages

What We Offer:

• Training - We offer a paid comprehensive training program to learn Soccer Shots’ curriculum, developmentally appropriate coaching techniques, and best practices.
• Career Progression - We love to promote from within. Opportunities to take on full-time roles are prioritized for internal candidates.
• Fun – Get ready to be active, laugh, cheer, and maybe even do a victory dance or two. Our coaches aren't just about teaching soccer; they're the smiling faces of our brand, delivering the unique Soccer Shots experience.
• YOUR IMPACT - It goes way beyond the field. Our inbox is filled with comments from families raving about our coaches who sparked passion for the game and helped build confidence in kids.

Qualifications:

• Prior sports/coaching/teaching experience required
• Prior training, mentoring or leadership experience required
• Genuine passion for children and sports
• Energetic, engaging, responsible and safety conscious
• Ability to adapt to the needs of kids ages 2-8.
• High school diploma plus additional education and/or certification
• Drivers license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to stand, jog, and model children’s soccer skills.
• Completed and approved Oregon Early Learning school required fingerprinting and background check.

Our Core Values:

• We Care
• We Own It
• We Are Inclusive

We Are Inclusive:
Soccer Shots Portland is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace, welcoming people of all backgrounds. We understand that organizations work best when people with different backgrounds and viewpoints are brought together. Inclusion is how we use our differences to form a genuine community.  By creating an inclusive environment, characterized by respect, we empower every player, coach, and staff member to contribute to our success. Employment is based upon individual qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disabilities, political ideology, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status

We would love to talk to you more about being a PRESCHOOL COACH! Please apply to this job posting to take the next step.