Preschool Soccer Coach - Mundelein
Part Time • Mundelein
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
NOW HIRING GREAT COACHES AND EARLY EDUCATORS
Who We Are
- We are an engaging children’s soccer program (ages 2-8) with a focus on character development.
- We are a family business at heart.
- We treat our employees like a team and we coach the children like our own.
- We are dedicated to providing high-quality, foundational soccer training that prepares children for a lifetime of soccer year-round.
Who You Are
- Must love children & have a passion to make a difference
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid Driver’s License
- Coaching, childhood education, and/or soccer experience are preferred
- Must be at least 18 years of age. A soccer background is preferred
- Must pass an Illinois & FBI fingerprint Background Check and undergo a medical exam by DCFS standards
Compensation
- $20-$25/session as Level 1 coach after training. Sessions are 30-45 minutes & coaches may be assigned 3-25 sessions per week
- $18/hour for initial 15 hours of training. We operate four 6-10 week seasons per year, so there is some time off between seasons. We provide you with lesson plans, uniforms, and all equipment necessary
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday between 9:00 AM -11:30 AM and 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday mornings 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- 3-20 sessions available per week, set your schedule!
More About Soccer Shots
Soccer Shots is annually listed among the top franchises in youth fitness and recreation, and our expert-approved curriculum sets us apart from other enrichment programs. Soccer Shots has more than 140 franchises nationwide and in Canada. Click here to watch Soccer Shots: The Children's Soccer Experience
More About the Position
Soccer Shots coaches are:
- Safety-conscious - #1 priority is the safety of children under their care
- Caring - engage with each child through specific and positive affirmation
- Organized - plan ahead and conduct each session according to the provided curriculum
- Responsible - commit to doing what is expected of them as an outstanding coach and "face" of Soccer Shots
- Energetic - bring Soccer Shots to life by creating a fun and positive atmosphere that leaves a lasting impression on each child
More specifically, it is an instructor's responsibility to manage and direct all duties related to the operation of a Soccer Shots session, including, but not limited to, the following:
Preparation:
- Attends coaches' meeting at the beginning of the season
- Reviews online curriculum (prepared for you ahead of time, and aligned with Illinois early education standards)
- Maintains equipment in proper condition and arrives on time to set up the field for session
Coaching:
- Ensures the safety and well-being of every child
- For childcare sites, gathers children from classroom and returns after each session (note: for public locations, there is no pick-up/drop-off required)
- Follows proper on-site protocol for each location, as prepared and provided by Soccer Shots supervisor
- Conducts fun and positive 30- to 45-minute sessions, following the weekly Soccer Shots curriculum
Communication/Administration:
- Communicates in a timely fashion with supervisors about any changes, challenges, or important information
- Completes the online attendance sheet for each session
- Submits timesheet per payroll policy
- Returns equipment and leftover supplies to supervisors upon completion of each season
Soccer Shots is locally owned and operated. For more information, please visit our website: www.soccershots.org/LakeCounty
We also love referrals! If you know of someone who might be interested in joining our team, please pass along this position!
Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
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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Comprehensive Training
Flexible Schedules
Competitive Compensation
Enjoyable Work Environment