Youth Soccer Instructor

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Soccer Shots is looking for part-time educators, teachers, tutors, student athletes and coaches to join our great team! We are an engaging children's soccer program with a focus on character development, and 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 8 years old. We're passionate about what we do, and are looking to add people to our team who feel the same! We are looking for coaches all around CSRA.

Our outstanding coaches start at a minimum of $17.50-20/hour, with an opportunity to increase. Sessions last from 35 to 60 minutes in length. Hours are flexible in an outstanding work environment with professional growth and the opportunity to be a hero in children's lives!

Soccer Shots is annually listed among the top franchises in youth fitness and recreation, and our expert-approved curriculum sets us apart from other enrichment programs. Soccer Shots has more than 300 franchises nationwide and in Canada, and we're the official 2-to-5-year-old program for the US Youth Soccer Association.

More About the Position

Soccer Shots coaches are:

• Safety-conscious - #1 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 that leaves a lasting impression on each child

More specifically, it is an instructor's responsibility to manage and direct all duties related to the operation of a Soccer Shots session, including, but not limited to, the following:

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

Coaching:

• Ensures the safety and well-being of every child
• For childcare sites, gathers children from classroom and returns after each session (note: for public locations, there is 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 45-minute sessions, following the weekly Soccer Shots curriculum

Communication/Administration:

• Communicates in a timely fashion with supervisors about any changes, challenges, or important information
• Completes the online attendance sheet for each session
• Submits timesheet per payroll policy
• Returns equipment and leftover supplies to supervisors upon completion of each season

The job description above is a part-time position requiring fewer than 30 hours of work per week. Soccer Shots programs are offered during select weeks of the year, thus the employment is also seasonal. Employment as a coach for any particular season does not guarantee employment following the end of that season. All employment is at-will. In addition to the above, a successful candidate must be able to pass and complete a fingerprint background check in which Soccer Shots will help facilitate the process.

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.

The Best Coaches in the Business

1. Every Soccer Shots coach must complete our comprehensive training program to receive certification.
2. All Soccer Shots coaches are trained in the use of developmentally appropriate techniques.
3. Coaches are routinely evaluated and undergo ongoing training.
4. Our coach selection process evaluates not only the ability to coach soccer, but also the ability to engage and inspire children.

An Exceptional Customer Experience with Ongoing Communication

1. You will receive a weekly summary of what your child is learning at Soccer Shots.
2. We proactively communicate cancellations due to weather or other circumstances.
3. Our staff understands the importance of timely, responsive communication.

Expert-Approved Curriculum That Aligns with Early Childhood Education Standards

1. Our developmentally appropriate curriculum places an emphasis on character development and skill building.
2. Our program is created under the guidance of childhood education specialists, professional soccer players and experienced and licensed soccer coaches.
3. We constantly re-evaluate and update our curriculum to stay current with childhood education standards.