POSITION: YOUTH SOCCER COACH/INSTRUCTOR (PART-TIME)
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are hiring part-time passionate, engaging coaches who are committed to impacting San Antonio youth through soccer.
BENEFITS/PERKS:
- $20-$30/hour after completing paid training period (training paid at $15/hour)
- Part-time flexible schedule
- Locations available around the greater San Antonio area: San Antonio, Boerne, Schertz, Cibolo, and New Braunfels with a Focus on Schertz/New Braunfels area
- Leadership training
- Communicative, supportive team centered on a culture of fun and excellence
- Fulfilling opportunity positively impacting children through soccer
IDEAL CANDIDATES ARE:
- Enthusiastic and fun
- Patient and adaptable
- Professional and punctual
- Collaborative and communicative
- Confident and excited to work with children (can safely manage class of up to 12 children)
- Soccer/sports enthusiasts
POSITION DETAILS
Soccer Shots offers noncompetitive, introductory soccer classes (“sessions”) on a weekly basis at parks, preschools, daycares, indoor facilities, and elementary schools around the greater San Antonio area. Schedules are created seasonally (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) and determined based on one’s availability and location. Coaches must be able to commit to an entire season schedule with priority given to those who are available at least 3 half-days out of the week (or a minimum of 8 hours a week).
HOURS: Morning shift times generally run from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Afternoon shift times generally run from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Midday shift times are also available depending on the site (11:30-2:30 p.m.). Session times may vary depending on enrollment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Reliable transportation and a valid Driver’s License
- Pass an FBI Criminal Background Check
- Fully authorized to work in the US without restriction
- Currently live in the greater San Antonio metropolitan area
- Currently certified or able to become CPR & First Aid certified
- Coaching or childhood education experience preferred
- Spanish proficiency/fluency is a plus
OUR MISSION
Soccer Shots is a youth soccer organization with a focus on building character through weekly soccer sessions. Our goal is to make a positive impact on every child we coach and provide a remarkable experience for our families on and off the field. Our team of 80+ coaches is committed to our four Core Values:
- We are Fun
- We are a Team
- We Pursue Excellence
- We Make a Difference
Soccer Shots is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate for any reason, and we value diversity in our organization.
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.