Benefits:

Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Option for 401(k)
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development

Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program with a focus on character development for children 2-8. Our caring team positively impacts children's lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum and communication. We strive to "provide a beloved growth experience for every child and a remarkable experience for every family."

NOW HIRING! Director of Coaching for Soccer Shots of DuPage County!
Join us in positively impacting the lives of children. Become our teammate, and enjoy rewarding and meaningful work, professional development, paid education, and opportunity for advancement.

Soccer Shots® is the soccer experience for children, using an acclaimed recreational curriculum and great coaches. Through the beautiful game, we aim to develop character, motor skills, and teamwork. Our team believes children are invaluable and our goal is simple: leave a lasting, positive impact on every child we serve.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a motivated individual who is highly organized, detailed, and passionate about our mission. The Director of Coaching is responsible for building supportive relationships with coaching staff through 1:1 training, evaluating and developing, while maintaining a positive company culture.

This person is highly organized, flexible, caring, patient, positive and committed to helping people reach their potential. The Director of Coaching assumes a “team captain" position in which they are thought of as a role model for new and experienced coaches.

The Director of Coaching is a Full Time Role requiring at least 40 hours every week with season start weeks requiring between 40-50 hours. The position is designed for someone who will be coaching and training at our partner locations all over the DuPage County Area.

Responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:

Coach Management

Responsible to Lead, Manage and Hold Accountable a Coaching Staff of 10-25 Coaches.
Assuring we have remarkable coaches at all locations we serve
Lead Pre-Season & In-Season Coaches’ Meetings, and Team Events
Seasonal Scheduling; Assigning staff to fill all locations
Coach Recruitment Process; Conducting interviews, hiring and training
Keep coaches accountable to program and brand standards
Collaborate with Soccer Shots directors regarding season planning and improvement of program quality

Coaching Responsibilities

The Director of Coaching will coach up to 12 sessions a week depending on the need and also assist with the overall quality of our coaching team.

Recruiting Events

The DOC will be responsible for identifying and staffing recruiting events to attract new coaches. The DOC will represent our fun environment by being upbeat, positive and informative at these events. These events sometimes will require the DOC do adjust hours to attend

Recruiting events at local Universities and Colleges.

Physical/work environment requirements:

Work requires ability to sit, stand and walk throughout an extended work day (8 – 10 hours); position requires use of fingers, hands and arms on a consistent basis for keyboarding and phone work; position may need to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion; excellent vision skills (with or without correction) are required. The standard office environment has moderate noise levels associated with computer equipment, customers and phone conversations. Position may occasionally have the need to be exposed to an inside/outside sports environment. Work requires ability to run, stop, stoop, bend (a physical, exercise type regimen) in a minimum of 40-minute increments per session. Moderate gymnasium like noises is associated with this position.

Work Schedule

The expected working hours are 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday Hours (9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.). In addition, start weeks, make-up dates, special events, etc., are times when flexible hours are needed.

Work Location

This is a mostly remote position, with home office space suggested, and 5-10 in person office hours required per week, in addition to being on the field at partner locations. All directors and coordinators typically work from the Soccer Shots office space in Woodridge, IL on Tuesdays.

Classification

This is a full-time and salaried position. Minimum of 40 hours a week is required, with additional hours sometimes needed to meet deadlines and goals.

Key Performance Measures

Prompt, reliable, and professional communication. Responds immediately to coaches, customers (parents, program partners), supervisor, and other support staff within 24 hours.
Meets weekly, seasonal, and annual timelines and deadlines. Develops and follows systems to stay organized, keep good records, and be efficient with time.
Meets quarterly performance goals (ROCKS). Goes above and beyond expectations to promote the Soccer Shots brand.
Adheres to all company policies and represents Soccer Shots with professionalism and integrity.

Essential Qualifications:

Alignment with our Soccer Shots Core Values:
-We engage
-We are stronger together
-We own it
-We pursue excellence
-We care
-We choose balance
Ability to lead, manage and hold accountable employees
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Effective organizational/administrative skills
Attention to detail
Positivity
Passion for the mission of Soccer Shots
Computer/application skills (Microsoft office suite: Excel, Word, PPT.)
Able to manage, engage and interact with up to twelve 2–8-year-olds, and has experience doing so.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

An understanding of early childhood development and milestones
Previous experience with the sport of soccer

Experience with Google suite

In addition to the above, a successful candidate must pass a DCFS Clearance and Background Check.

Compensation: Starting at $38,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation: $38,000.00 per year

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?

Welcome to Soccer Shots!

We change lives.
We help children learn, grow and meet their developmental goals.
We care, a lot.

Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program for children ages 2 to 8. Our goal is to leave a positive and lasting impact on kids through introduction to sports and activity.

Our coaches are at the heart of what we do, our real MVPs if you will. They create smiles and deliver character-building FUN by teaching age-appropriate soccer skills to kids in the local community.

Soccer Shots coaches are equipped with...

Training - We make sure our coaches are comfortable on the field by offering informative online & in-person training to equip coaches with our curriculum and helpful (developmentally appropriate) coaching techniques.
Curriculum – Our curriculum is FULL of the stuff kids and parents love! Our program is curriculum based, so coaches are provided with session guides and mobile friendly resources to help you deliver the Soccer Shots experience.
Ongoing feedback and growth opportunities - We’re a growing business and are always looking to find passionate and reliable team members to help us continue to grow.
Equipment - We provide everything you need for a Soccer Shots session in an on-the-go bag that fits in the trunk of a car. It’s why we can have Soccer Shots in convenient locations like school gyms, classrooms, outdoor spaces, local parks and community centers.
Opportunities to provide feedback - We value the feedback of our dedicated team and want to know how to make our program better for the families we serve, and our coaches.

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!

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