Youth Soccer Coach

Must enjoy interacting with young children (2 – 7 years old), and be able to engage and connect with them on their level, making the Soccer Shots class the best 40 minutes of their week. Subject to a background check, Statewide Central Register Clearance, and a Staff Exclusion List check against abuse cases involving individuals with special needs.

Are you…


Passionate about or interested in working with children and the game of soccer?


Energetic, animated, and able to be silly with kids?


Looking for part time work with flexible hours?


 Then you may be a great addition to our team dedicated to leaving a lasting, positive impact on every child we serve.


 


   Soccer Shots Syracuse is an engaging children’s soccer experience with a focus on character development. We operate in childcare centers, elementary schools, afterschool programs, parks, and recreation centers all over the Onondaga and Cayuga County.  For more information visit our website: soccershots.com/syracuse


 


PART TIME POSITION 


Responsibilities:

• ***Conduct high energy, creative and fun 45 minute sessions using the provided curriculum.
• Instruct 5 - 10 sessions a week. (Equivalent to 5 – 10 hours).
• Possibly instruct more than 10 sessions a week for the right candidate.
• Submit Availability three weeks prior to the start of a season.
• 10 week commitment to season once the schedule is set. Times and days of each instructors’ scheduled sessions will not change.
• Travel to each assigned location weekly. Site to site travel may be required.
• Provide a supervised, safe and caring environment for every child.
• Maintain organized and clean provided soccer equipment.
• Maintain and submit weekly attendance and invoices online.
• Submit Standout Player nomination per season.
• Attend coaches training day twice a year (Spring and Fall).
• Attend Mid-Season Coaches meeting conference call per season.
• Complete our comprehensive training program to receive certification within 2 weeks of hire
• Continued growth and professional development under the supervisor of the Director of Coaching.
• Commitment to the philosophy, goals, and core values of the Soccer Shots Franchise.

 


Qualifications:

• Enthusiastic! Must enjoy interacting with young children (2 – 7 years old), and be able to engage and connect with them on their level, making the Soccer Shots class the best 40 minutes of their week.
• Availability Monday through Friday between 9:00AM and 7:00PM
• Availability Saturdays between 9:00AM and 12:00PM.
• Soccer experience is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Subject to a background check, Statewide Central Register Clearance, and a Staff Exclusion List check against abuse cases involving individuals with special needs.

 


Professional Development/Training:

• Complete our comprehensive training program to receive certification within 2 weeks of hire.
• Attend Coaches Training Day twice a year (Spring and Fall).
• Attend Mid-Season Coaches meeting conference call per season.
• Undergo a coaching evaluation by the Director of Coaching per season.

 


Compensation:

• Pay is per session coached. $18 - $25 per session which equates to over $24 - $30 per hour to start, with opportunity to increase