About the Role:
Join Soccer Shots - NWLA as a Youth Soccer Coach and inspire young athletes to develop their skills and love for the game! We are looking for passionate individuals who can create a positive and engaging environment for children aged 2-8. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of kids while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate soccer sessions that promote skill development and enjoyment.
- Engage with children and parents to foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.
- Provide constructive feedback to players to enhance their skills and confidence.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during practices and games.
- Maintain a positive attitude and enthusiasm to motivate young athletes.
- Collaborate with other coaches to create a cohesive coaching strategy.
- Attend training sessions and team meetings to enhance coaching techniques.
- Promote Soccer Shots programs and events within the community.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children in a coaching or teaching capacity.
- Passion for soccer and an understanding of the game.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
- Flexible schedule, including availability on weekends and evenings.
- Background check clearance required.
- Enthusiastic and energetic demeanor to engage young players.
Our Schedule:
- Mondays through Fridays: mornings 8:30-12:00PM , afternoons 2:00-5:00PM , and evenings 5:00-8:00PM
- Saturdays mornings 8:30-12:00PM
About Us:
Soccer Shots - TXLA has been serving the Northwest Louisiana community for many years, providing high-quality youth soccer programs that focus on skill development and character building. Our customers love us for our commitment to fostering a love for the game in a fun, safe environment. Employees enjoy working at Soccer Shots because of our supportive team culture and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's lives.
Our Core Values:
- We Care
- We’re Stronger Together
- We are Candid
- We Own It
- We Pursue Excellence
- We Grow
Are you looking for a great job where the work is actually fun?
Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience while making a difference in your community?
Are you passionate about sports, education, being a positive role model and impacting young children?
You’ve come to the right place! We change lives. We help children learn, grow and meet their goals. We care.
About Us
Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program for children ages 2-8 with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children's lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum and communication.
We train the best coaches in the business
- We put every Soccer Shots coach through our comprehensive training program to receive certification that includes learning the use of developmentally appropriate coaching techniques.
- Our coaches are routinely evaluated and undergo ongoing training.
- Our coach selection process evaluates not only the ability to coach soccer, but, more importantly, the ability to engage and inspire children.
Our families experience exceptional customer service and ongoing communication
- Members of the Soccer Shots team must be excellent communicators – with children, with parents, with partners and with each other!
- Our team understands the importance of timely, responsive communication.
We use expert-approved curriculum that aligns with early childhood education standards
- Our developmentally appropriate curriculum places an emphasis on character development and skill building.
- Our program is created under the guidance of childhood education specialists, professional soccer players and experienced and licensed soccer coaches.
- We constantly re-evaluate and update our curriculum to stay current with childhood education standards.
Whether you’re looking for a part-time, flexible job, or a full-time career - if you have a passion for positively impacting children, we’d love to talk to you.