Part-Time Children’s Soccer Coach - Upstate, SC (Public Programs)

Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program 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.

The best coaches in the business

Every Soccer Shots coach must complete our comprehensive training program to receive certification.
All Soccer Shots coaches are trained in the use of developmentally appropriate techniques.
Coaches are routinely evaluated and undergo ongoing training.
Our coach selection process evaluates not only the ability to coach soccer, but also the ability to engage and inspire children.

An exceptional customer experience with ongoing communication

Parents receive a weekly summary of what your child is learning at Soccer Shots.
We proactively communicate cancellations due to weather or other circumstances.
Our staff understands the importance of timely, responsive communication.

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.

If you have a passion for positively impacting children, we’d love to talk to you.

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Who we are:

Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer experience with a focus on character development. We positively impact children, ages 2-8, through the game of soccer. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with South Carolina early childhood education standards. In addition, we provide an exceptional customer experience and consistent communication with those we serve.

Who you are

You desire to become a better version of yourself
You desire to be challenged and invested in
You want to be a part of something bigger than yourself
You love children and have experience
You want to make a positive impact on your community
You love making others happy

You possess the following skills:

You have a unique ability to engage children ages 2-8
You demonstrate a basic knowledge/love for the game of soccer
You have excellent communication skills and relate well with others
You are easily able to create relationships with people you do not know

A day in the life:

You ensure that your attire, soccer equipment, and field aesthetics are clean and represent the excellence we always strive for.
You execute an engaging 30-minute experience at a childcare center, preschool, public park, and/or elementary school for 2-8 year olds.
You create relationships with parents, directors, principals, and/or school staff to create excitement and fun about our culture, program, and community.
You engage the mind and imagination of a 2-8 year old, and you are an expert when it comes to implementing our one of a kind curriculum.
You are responsible for, and are aware of, the company policies on safety of every child you come in contact with.
You utilize our Director of Coaching for any help you may need when it comes to engaging children, executing a 30-minute session, and/or logistics of a specific location where you may be coaching.
You work in partnership with directors, and other coaches, to grow in your influence as a leader, coach, and individual.
You are able to educate parents about our vision and values.
You exceed expectations of parents and community through each 30-minute experience coached.
You attend staff and coaching events.
Under the supervision of the director of coaching, you perform/complete all responsibilities and assignments as required and/or by request.

Final Details:

A successful candidate must pass a Child Abuse History Clearance and Background Check.
Soccer Shots reserves the right to make amendments to the schedule and/or availability requirements from time to time and at its sole discretion.
All employees are expected to work upon agreement of scheduled days with the director of operations and/or director of coaching.
Applicants are a minimum of 18 years of age.
Who your leader is: Executive Director, Director of Coaching, Public Program Coordinator
Where you spend time coaching: Public Parks and Community Spaces in Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson Counties
Expectations
- ○ Part Time – Less than 25 30-minutes sessions with evenings and Saturdays

Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 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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