Part-Time Salaried Youth Sports Leadership Position

Soccer Shots - Southeast PA•Upper Merion Township, PA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Soccer Shots is hiring a part-time salaried Vice-Captain to help lead high-quality youth sports programs throughout Berks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties. The Vice-Captain position provides consistent compensation and meaningful leadership experience in youth sports coaching and instruction, early childhood development, program and location management, leadership and professional communication, staff, family, school, and partner relationships, schedule and attendance management, administrative organization and documentation, customer service and issue resolution, camps, demonstrations, and community events, and multi-sport and enrichment programming.

Requirements

Passionate about working with young children
Energetic, encouraging, and confident
Dependable, punctual, and organized
Comfortable leading groups independently
Able to communicate professionally with families, schools, and coworkers
Capable of managing multiple locations and weekly responsibilities
Patient, adaptable, and focused on safety
Able to follow an established curriculum while bringing personality and energy
Comfortable receiving feedback and being held accountable to performance standards
Willing to support coaching, administrative, and seasonal operational needs
Able to stand, jog, demonstrate basic skills, carry equipment, and remain active throughout sessions
Able to travel reliably throughout the assigned service area
Able to obtain all required state and federal clearances

Nice To Haves

Youth sports coaching
Soccer instruction or playing experience
Early childhood education
Childcare or preschool programming
Camps and recreation programs
Teaching or classroom management
Sports management
Customer service
Team leadership
Program coordination
Scheduling or administrative support

Responsibilities

Oversee and execute assigned Soccer Shots programs and seasons
Serve as a reliable leader and positive representative of the organization
Model professionalism, preparation, consistency, and accountability
Maintain dependable attendance and arrive prepared for every assignment
Attend required training sessions, development days, meetings, and team events
Support the Coaching Team and Leadership Team with seasonal priorities
Lead engaging soccer sessions for children approximately 18 months through 8 years old
Follow the approved Soccer Shots curriculum and weekly lesson structure
Reinforce weekly character words and age-appropriate learning objectives
Create a safe, positive, inclusive, and high-energy environment
Demonstrate basic soccer skills, movement activities, and games
Adjust coaching methods based on children’s ages, abilities, and needs
Support introductory basketball and movement-based enrichment programs as assigned
Take ownership of assigned schools, childcare centers, parks, and community programs
Arrive approximately 15 minutes before the first scheduled session
Review attendance and relevant site notes before coaching
Connect professionally with teachers, directors, administrators, and site staff
Communicate appropriately with families and program partners
Address routine questions and promptly escalate concerns, incidents, or sensitive situations
Maintain updated site-specific information and operational notes
Cross-reference schedules and attendance information regularly
Complete required payroll and timekeeping documentation by established deadlines
Maintain accurate attendance records
Complete incident reports and other required documentation
Manage guest passes, marketing materials, and program handouts when assigned
Support coach or child spotlight features
Assist with end-of-season medals, certificates, and program materials
Communicate scheduling discrepancies or attendance concerns promptly
Maintain dependable availability five days per week, including one weekend day
Coach approximately 30 or more sessions per week during peak seasons
Travel reliably between assigned program locations
Support substitute assignments and coverage needs when available
Assist with demonstrations, camps, make-up sessions, and special events
Participate in flyer distribution and community outreach when assigned
Support preseason preparation and postseason organization
Assist with occasional field, equipment, or office-related responsibilities