Youth Soccer Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Youth Soccer Coach (Part Time)

Soccer Shots The Woodlands/Spring is hiring part-time instructors! Our exciting and engaging programs serve children ages 2-8 in daycares, preschools, and public parks across the North Houston area. Our public parks and childcare facilities are located in The Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Conroe, Magnolia, and Willis. This unique position provides candidates with an opportunity to build their resume as they serve in childcare centers as early childhood educators, account managers and, of course, soccer coaches. Our programs are year-round Monday through Saturday, and our 30-45 minute sessions are generally between 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM weekdays and 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Saturdays (flexible hours for those looking for as little as 5 hours per week to those looking for 30 hours per week). We provide training, soccer equipment, and all curriculum materials.
We offer rewarding work in a great environment with flexible schedules and GREAT PAY ($16-$20 per 30-35 minute session). At most locations, there will be multiple classes, meaning you may be instructing 2-3 consecutive sessions ($32-$48 for less than 2 hours of work). Additionally, our staff is fun and friendly; you can expect to be part of a group that cares for another, works hard and has fun doing it. Our office is centrally located near Six Pines Drive and Woodlands Parkway, and our office doors are always open to our coaches! In addition to weekly meetings, we also celebrate with team outings and regularly connect for a game of soccer, beach volleyball or just to grab a meal.
Visit us at soccershots.com/woodlands

The ideal instructor should meet the following criteria:

• Experience with and a passion for working with children is necessary; soccer playing experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be 18 years of age and/or have received a high school diploma.
• Caring: Very patient and understanding of kids, has true passion for children, sports and upholding the goals and core values of Soccer Shots.
• Organized: Arrives on time to each session, communicates well with Soccer Shots leadership and other coaching staff, completes administrative tasks to satisfaction
• Responsible: Can handle a group of 10 or more children, maintains professionalism in appearance, friendly and courteous with day are center staff and director as well as parents, self-assured.
• Enthusiastic: Must enjoy interacting with young children (2-8 years old), and be able to connect with them on their level, being goofy, using your imagination, and watching kids smile.
• Reliable Transportation: Must have a safe and reliable car, valid driver’s license, car insurance and clean driving record. You are responsible for driving yourself to your sites.

In addition to the above, a successful candidate must pass a Child Abuse History Clearance and Background Check and be CPR and first aid certified (or willing to get CPR certified).

Soccer Shots - The Woodlands/Spring

Soccer Shots is an engaging, non-competitive 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

• Every Soccer Shots coach completes our comprehensive training program to receive certification.
• All Soccer Shots coaches are trained in the use of developmentally appropriate techniques.
• Coaches are routinely evaluated and undergo ongoing training.
• 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

• Families receive a weekly summary of what their child is learning at Soccer Shots.
• We proactively communicate cancellations due to weather or other circumstances.
• Our staff understands the importance of timely, responsive communication.

Expert-approved curriculum that aligns with early childhood education standards

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

If you have a passion for positively impacting children, we’d love to talk to you!

Soccer Shots is an international franchise brand with franchises in 34 states and Canada. This position is for your local franchise. Visit soccershots.com to learn more and/or for franchising opportunities.

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Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your own vehicle?
• Where do you currently live?
• Do you have experience working with preschool aged children?
• Do you have availability from 8:30am-12:00pm during the week (Mon-Fri)?
• Are you able to commit to this job for the next year?

Work Location: In person