Full-Time Youth Sports Leadership Position

Soccer Shots•Media, PA

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About The Position

Soccer Shots is hiring a full-time, year-round, salaried, nonexempt Captain to coach youth sports and lead program operations across Berks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties, Pennsylvania. The role combines hands-on coaching with responsibility for assigned program locations, relationship-building with schools and families, support for fellow coaches, and professional development. Captains coach children approximately 18 months through 8 years old in Soccer Shots, Super Hoopers, camps, and other youth enrichment programs. The position offers continuous employment and scheduled salary payments throughout the year, with compensation weighted to reflect seasonal activity. The annual salary is $26,000, with a potential total compensation package of up to $32,000 including conditional healthcare reimbursements and authorized fuel spending. Additional approved coaching sessions outside the salaried schedule may pay approximately $50 per hour. During peak seasons, Captains generally coach 30 or more sessions per week and typically work four and a half days per week, including one weekend day. Schedules, session expectations, and any substitute or on-call responsibilities are established before each season, taking known commitments into consideration when possible. Winter and December programming is generally reduced, while Captains remain employed and fulfill agreed coaching, availability, and organizational responsibilities. The role also includes maintaining program records, communicating with program partners and leadership, supporting coaching quality and field operations, and participating in training, meetings, and seasonal events. Soccer Shots describes itself as a youth sports organization focused on children's sports, movement, and character development, with programming through school, childcare, township, and community partnerships.

Requirements

Genuinely enjoy working with children and helping young children learn, grow, and build confidence.
Be energetic, patient, encouraging, and comfortable leading groups independently.
Be dependable, punctual, organized, and committed to maintaining a consistent schedule.
Communicate effectively with children, parents, school staff, and teammates.
Be comfortable managing multiple program locations and responsibilities.
Take ownership, accept constructive feedback, and continually improve.
Follow an established curriculum while bringing personal enthusiasm and personality to sessions.
Be available for agreed weekday and weekend coaching responsibilities.
Be physically able to stand, jog, demonstrate basic athletic movements, and carry coaching equipment.
Travel reliably to assigned program locations.
Obtain and maintain all required background checks and clearances.

Nice To Haves

Previous youth soccer, basketball, or sports coaching experience.
Previous early childhood education or childcare experience.
Previous teaching or classroom-management experience.
Experience in recreational programs, camps, or enrichment programs.
Athletic or team leadership experience.
Program coordination or sports management experience.
Customer service and relationship-management experience.
Scheduling, administration, or operations experience.

Responsibilities

Coach engaging, age-appropriate Soccer Shots and Super Hooper sessions for children approximately 18 months through 8 years old.
Deliver the established curriculum with energy and consistency, teaching fundamental soccer and basketball skills, coordination, teamwork, confidence, and character development.
Create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment and adapt activities to children's ages, abilities, and developmental needs.
Support soccer, basketball, camps, and other youth enrichment programs as assigned.
Serve as a dependable point of contact at assigned schools, childcare centers, parks, and community locations.
Arrive approximately 15 minutes before the first session, prepared with necessary equipment and materials.
Build positive relationships with teachers, school directors, families, and program partners.
Maintain accurate attendance, site information, operational notes, timekeeping, and other required documentation.
Promptly communicate questions, scheduling concerns, incidents, and other issues to the appropriate leadership team; complete incident reports and follow-ups.
Model professionalism, preparation, enthusiasm, and accountability, and support other coaches through communication, teamwork, and mentorship when assigned.
Assist Coaching Leadership with field observations, program quality, and seasonal priorities.
Participate in required training, meetings, development days, and team events.
Review schedules and assignments, proactively communicate availability and conflicts, and fulfill agreed coaching and on-call responsibilities throughout the year.
Assist with end-of-season materials, certificates, medals, and program organization.
Support seasonal events, demonstrations, make-up sessions, and camps when assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance, offered through Healthy Business Group / Soccer Shots Benefits Store, with up to $200 per month in eligible healthcare reimbursements, subject to eligibility and plan restrictions.
Company fuel card for approved business travel, up to $300 per month.
14 paid days off annually, subject to notice, scheduling, coverage, and blackout restrictions.
Access to the company's 401(k) retirement plan, subject to eligibility and plan terms, with potential employer matching or profit-sharing opportunities.
Potential incentive bonuses, including perfect-attendance, substitute-coaching, positive parent-feedback, and employee-referral bonuses.
Employer-paid required training, where applicable.
Structured curriculum and coaching support, leadership development and mentoring, and opportunities for professional growth and additional coaching and field leadership responsibilities.
Designated company-observed holidays, as provided by policy.
Opportunity for advancement.
Flexible schedule.
Competitive salary.
Potential additional pay of approximately $50 per hour for approved coaching sessions outside the established salaried schedule.