Urgently Require Part Time Youth Soccer Coach in Colorado Springs, CO
Job title: Part Time Youth Soccer Coach
Company: Soccer Shots
Job description: 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. We specialize in programs for children ages 2 through 8 years old and are dedicated to providing high-quality, foundational soccer training that prepares children for a lifetime of soccer.
We are looking for caring and engaging coaches who can work a minimum of once per week and can commit to at least 8 weeks of the same day/time. We have opportunities every day of the week between our daycare programs, after-school programs, and public park programs. Soccer Shots programs are offered during select weeks of the year; thus, employment is seasonal. All employment is at-will.
Though we continue to grow, we are still a family business at heart. We aim to develop each of our coaches in areas including leadership, early childhood education, and sports management.
Why coach for Soccer Shots?
- Best-in-class, nationally-recognized training program to prepare you to teach and coach soccer skills to children ages 2-8.
- Ongoing education to continuously improve in your coaching.
- Compensation starting at a minimum of $15 per session, with an opportunity to increase. Sessions last from 30 to 45-minutes in length.
- Flexible hours include opportunities to coach sessions in the morning, afternoons, or weekends.
- Fun, engaging, and creative culture within a growing business.
- Must love impacting children and the game of soccer.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- Experience working with young children
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Soccer playing or coaching background (preferred)
It is a coach's responsibility to manage and direct all duties related to the operation of a Soccer Shots session, including, but not limited to, the following:
Preparation
- Attends coaches meeting at beginning of season.
- Reviews online curriculum (prepared for you ahead of time, and aligned with Colorado state early education standards).
- Maintains equipment in proper condition and arrives on time to set-up field for session.
- Ensures the safety and well-being of every child.
- For childcare sites, gathers children from classroom and returns after session (note: for public location, 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.
- Communicates in a timely fashion with supervisor about any changes, challenges, or important information.
- Completes online attendance sheet for each session.
- Submits time sheet per payroll policy.
- Returns equipment and leftover supplies to supervisor upon completion of each season.
- Safety-conscious: the top 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 for each child.
Expected salary: $15 - 20 per hour
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
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