Part Time Youth Soccer Coach

Soccer Shots - Virginia Beach•Virginia Beach, VA

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

Soccer Shots Virginia Beach/ Hampton Roads is seeking a positive and responsible individual, with a passion for soccer and early childhood education, to join our team as a youth soccer coach. Soccer Shots is a program that introduces soccer to children ages 2-8 at preschools and day care centers all over the Hampton Roads area. We're currently in need of a great coach that has a passion for soccer and working with kids to help us run sessions at several of our centers in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk. We offer rewarding work in a positive environment and great pay ($18-$20 per session). We are prioritizing coaches that will be available for multiple sessions throughout the week. THIS PART-TIME YOUTH SOCCER COACH POSITION IS AVAILABLE FOR OUR SPRING SEASON-SUMMER SEASON (MAY-AUG.).

Requirements

Responsible
Professional – neat in appearance, friendly and courteous with daycare center staff and self-assured.
Available – having AT LEAST two weekdays available (mornings and afternoons) and/or Saturday mornings (9:00 am - 12:00pm), and must minimally commit May-August. We ARE NOT looking for Saturday only coaches at this time.
Enthusiastic – MUST enjoy early childhood education and working with young children, be able to confidently connect with children primarily ages 2-5
Patient – must be a patient person who understands young children.
Reliable transportation – must have your own safe and reliable transportation to and from work and a valid driver’s license.
Background check cleared – successful candidate must pass a Child Abuse History Clearance and Background Check.
Tb test results must be completed for this job

Nice To Haves

Youth soccer coach experience
Early Childhood Educator experience
Childcare experience
Soccer playing experience
Bachelor’s degree (or pursuing) in Physical Education, Recreation, Early Childhood Education
CPR/First Aid certified or ability to attain if needed.
Previous teaching or early childhood education experience (preferably children ages 2-8)

Responsibilities

Arrives early to set up each session
Can handle a group of 10 or more children
Keeps accurate attendance
Communicates well with site director, teachers, etc.
Teach and manage a class of up to 10 children
Make the Soccer Shots class the best 30-45 minutes of their week
Enjoy having FUN with young children, being goofy, using your imagination, and watching children smile.