Soccer Shots - Youth Sports Coach

Soccer Shots - Central Indiana•Carmel, IN

146d•$24 - $52•Hybrid

About The Position

Soccer Shots is an engaging intro-to-soccer program fueled by coaches who are driven to impact children’s lives in a positive way. Our program focuses on age-appropriate soccer skills, character development, and fun in every session. Soccer Shots is the #1 Children’s Fitness franchise in the country. We are currently hiring for part-time and full-time coaches in the West Lafayette/Lafayette area. We operate in daycares, preschools, community centers, and public parks. Our part-time coaches need to be available three days a week, Monday-Friday, or a combination of mornings/afternoons/evenings Monday-Friday. We have sessions at schools running Monday through Friday, with some public park programs running in the evenings. There is some flexibility in scheduling and we can work around your availability when we create your schedule. However, once your schedule is set you’ll be at the same locations at the same times each week, and we ask you to be committed for the entire season.

Requirements

Responsible: Arrives on time to each session, can handle a group of 10 or more children, keeps accurate attendance, communicates well with Soccer Shots director of coaching, etc. Safety Conscious.
Professional: Friendly and courteous with day care center staff and director as well as parents, self-assured.
Enthusiastic: Must enjoy interacting with young children (2 – 8 years old), and be able to connect with them on their level, making the Soccer Shots class the best 30 minutes of their week. You must be outgoing and energetic; able to be silly with the children.
Soccer experience is helpful, however, if you are great with children and have little experience with the game, you are still encouraged to apply.
Experience working with and comfortable engaging and interacting with 2-8 year olds.
Must have your own, reliable transportation.
Must own and have daily access to a computer, printer, and internet.

Responsibilities

Conduct soccer sessions for children 2 to 8 years old, including field set-up and take-down.
Encourage character development through positive reinforcement and modeling.
Utilize expert-created Soccer Shots’ curriculum and early childhood development teaching techniques in every session.
Foster a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
Follow all on-site safety and attendance protocols.
Communicate effectively with families, caregivers, and teachers.