Soccer Shots Youth Soccer Coach Summer '26 Internship

Soccer Shots•Carmel, IN

22d•$10 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Soccer Shots Internship Experience: Currently Hiring for Summer 2026 Website: https://www.soccershots.com/hamiltoncounty/ Employer Description: Founded in 1998, Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development for children ages 2-8. We positively impact children’s lives on and off the field through our best-in-class coaching, communication, and curriculum. Through franchising and a commitment to strong systems and training programs, Soccer Shots is now offered in 200 territories in over 37 states and Canada. Over 540,000 children will enjoy Soccer Shots this year! Soccer Shots is consistently recognized as a Top 500 Franchise, as Best in Category by Franchise Business Review, and is the Official 2-5 year old program of US Youth Soccer. Local Franchise: The local Soccer Shots franchise, called “Soccer Shots Central Indiana,” has existed for 12 years. Our office is located in Carmel, IN. The company is owned by Kristen and Kevin Rebholz. The company offers year-round Soccer Shots programs at nearly 90 locations, serves over 7,500 participants each year and employs over a dozen staff members. Primary Internship Site: 13295 Illinois Street Ste. 203, Carmel, IN Professional Development Value: Soccer Shots is a leader in leaving a lasting, positive impact on the youth it serves. Through the game of soccer, children learn creative play and character skills. With supervision from the Admin & Event Coordinator, the student intern will be exposed to a successful franchise system and the inner workings of a small business while increasing proficiency in delivering an athletic program to youth. Academic and Experiential Objectives: The student intern will be required to handle and present him/herself in a professional manner, consistently arriving on time to assigned office hours, soccer sessions, and events. Intern will be expected to assist in the overall execution of a Soccer Shots season and will gain knowledge in scheduling, hiring, and the management side of the business. The student intern will also participate in instructing Soccer Shots sessions, giving the intern experience in coaching youth and working with parents and directors of childcare centers. Obtaining Academic/College Credit: This internship experience may or may not already be an approved academic credit internship with your school. Please make sure to notify us immediately if you are seeking academic credit through your school for this experience. With your help, Soccer Shots will work directly with your school’s registrar, your academic advisor, or your school’s internship/career department TO ALLOW THIS INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE TO COUNT FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT.

Requirements

The student intern will be required to handle and present him/herself in a professional manner, consistently arriving on time to assigned office hours, soccer sessions, and events.

Responsibilities

Assist in the overall execution of the scheduled Soccer Shots season
Organize and execute all summer camps (summer only)
Coach sessions throughout the season/master back-up for sessions
Run demos and attend promo events
Participate in management of customer question portal, Listen360 NPS survey responses, and general customer service via email/phone
Prepare hiring binders for current and future hires
Prepare for new hires (uniform, equipment, prizes, coach picture, etc)
Create Meet your Coach sheets
Possible participation in interviews for future intern candidates
Organize, promote, and execute seasonal events (Spring - Super Soccer Saturdays; Summer - OrangeFest; Fall - Purdue Collegiate Soccer Day and Ghosts & Ghoalies Halloween Fest)
Find volunteers to help run events
Create event logistics plans, gather necessary event items, solicit event donations, set-up event vendors, etc.
Organize, promote, and execute events
Plan and execute one community outreach project
Organize and distribute enrollment forms and promotional materials to coaches
Prepare and distribute jerseys to coaches, as well as seasonal prizes and certificates
Data entry
Inventory management
Execute marketing for events
Prepare seasonal newsletters
Prepare and execute player of the season profiles and emails
Prepare and execute team photo emails
Participate in all seasonal staff meetings and social events
Prepare and execute creative posts for social media, highlighting local Soccer Shots team and experience
Attend leadership team meetings, as needed
Attend weekly 1-1 meetings with HR & Administrative Coordinator
Read two leadership/management/business related books: 1) Traction and gain an understanding of EOS 2) Intern's choice
Learn GiANT Worldwide leadership tools
Participate in meetings with leadership team members to gain a better understanding of their roles within the company
Prepare presentations, as required, and present to leadership team
Submit final report to Soccer Shots on your internship experience