Youth Soccer Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Are you…

✓ Passionate about or interested in working with children and the game of soccer?

✓ Energetic, animated, and able to be silly with kids?

✓ Looking for part time work with flexible hours?

Then you may be a great addition to our team dedicated to leaving a lasting, positive impact on every child we serve.

Soccer Shots Syracuse is an engaging children’s soccer experience with a focus on character development. We operate in childcare centers, elementary schools, afterschool programs, parks, and recreation centers all over the Onondaga and Cayuga County.  For more information visit our website: soccershots.com/syracuse

PART TIME POSITION 

Responsibilities:

• ***Conduct high energy, creative and fun 45 minute sessions using the provided curriculum.
• Instruct 5 - 10 sessions a week. (Equivalent to 5 – 10 hours).
• Possibly instruct more than 10 sessions a week for the right candidate.
• Submit Availability three weeks prior to the start of a season.
• 10 week commitment to season once the schedule is set. Times and days of each instructors’ scheduled sessions will not change.
• Travel to each assigned location weekly. Site to site travel may be required.
• Provide a supervised, safe and caring environment for every child.
• Maintain organized and clean provided soccer equipment.
• Maintain and submit weekly attendance and invoices online.
• Submit Standout Player nomination per season.
• Attend coaches training day twice a year (Spring and Fall).
• Attend Mid-Season Coaches meeting conference call per season.
• Complete our comprehensive training program to receive certification within 2 weeks of hire
• Continued growth and professional development under the supervisor of the Director of Coaching.
• Commitment to the philosophy, goals, and core values of the Soccer Shots Franchise.

Qualifications:

• Enthusiastic! Must enjoy interacting with young children (2 – 7 years old), and be able to engage and connect with them on their level, making the Soccer Shots class the best 40 minutes of their week.
• Availability Monday through Friday between 9:00AM and 7:00PM
• Availability Saturdays between 9:00AM and 12:00PM.
• Soccer experience is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Subject to a background check, Statewide Central Register Clearance, and a Staff Exclusion List check against abuse cases involving individuals with special needs.

Professional Development/Training:

• Complete our comprehensive training program to receive certification within 2 weeks of hire.
• Attend Coaches Training Day twice a year (Spring and Fall).
• Attend Mid-Season Coaches meeting conference call per season.
• Undergo a coaching evaluation by the Director of Coaching per season.

Compensation:

• Pay is per session coached. $18 - $25 per session which equates to over $24 - $30 per hour to start, with opportunity to increas