Lead Preschool Coach

Soccer Shots - Inland Empire East•Redlands, CA

2d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Soccer Shots Inland Empire East is seeking an enthusiastic, dependable, and relationship-focused professional to serve as the Lead Preschool Coach for the Fontana Area. This role combines coaching, leadership, relationship-building, and community engagement, giving you the opportunity to positively impact hundreds of children while helping expand one of the nation's leading children's enrichment franchises. As the Lead Preschool Coach, you'll become the primary Soccer Shots representative for your assigned schools and childcare partners. You'll coach engaging soccer enrichment programs, build lasting relationships with preschool directors, teachers, and families, maintain exceptional program quality, and help introduce Soccer Shots to even more children throughout the Fontana community. While this position currently begins as a part-time opportunity, our vision is to grow this role into a full-time leadership position as our programs continue expanding throughout the Fontana Area. Programs are primarily scheduled Monday through Thursday during the school day and weekday afternoons/early evenings, with schedules varying based on the needs of our school partners. Additional evening or weekend opportunities may occasionally become available through public programs, camps, community events, training, or special activities. Because our schools and families rely on consistency, we're looking for someone who values reliability and can make a commitment to supporting our programs throughout the school year (August through May). The relationships our coaches build with children, teachers, and school directors are one of the most meaningful parts of the Soccer Shots experience, and we believe children thrive when they can count on seeing the same trusted coach each week. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career with an organization that believes in promoting from within and investing in great people.

Requirements

Minimum 12 completed semester units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (required)
Professional experience working with preschool-aged children
Availability Monday through Thursday during weekday afternoons
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the Fontana Area
A desire to learn, take initiative, and grow professionally
The ability to commit to working throughout the school year (August through May), as consistency is essential for the children, families, and schools we serve
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Confident communicating professionally with parents, school directors, and teachers through email, phone calls, and text messages while providing outstanding customer service
Self-motivated, dependable, and committed to excellence
Applicants must be eligible to work in licensed preschool environments, including: DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background Check, Child Abuse Clearance (if required), Current TB Clearance, Proof of MMR vaccination, Proof of Tdap vaccination
Reliable transportation
Valid California driver's license and proof of insurance
CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Nice To Haves

Early Childhood Education students who have completed at least 12 ECE units

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging Soccer Shots sessions for children ages 2 to 10
Create fun, age-appropriate experiences using our nationally recognized curriculum
Foster confidence, respect, teamwork, perseverance, and character development
Create a safe, welcoming environment where every child feels encouraged and successful
Oversee Soccer Shots programs throughout the Fontana Area
Maintain exceptional program quality across assigned locations
Manage attendance, equipment, scheduling, and daily program operations
Represent Soccer Shots with professionalism and consistency
Serve as the primary contact for preschool directors, teachers, and school staff
Communicate professionally with parents and caregivers
Build trust through reliability, consistency, and excellent customer service
Support the development of new school and community partnerships
Represent Soccer Shots at school visits, community events, and networking opportunities
Help launch new programs and strengthen existing relationships
Lead by example through professionalism and accountability
Support and mentor future coaches
Take on increasing leadership responsibilities as the organization continues to grow