Youth Soccer Coach

• Coach approximately 10–20 classes per week, depending on availability and program needs.
• Lead soccer activities for children ages 18 months–10 years old.
• Follow and execute the Soccer Shots curriculum while adapting activities to children's needs.
• Use games, demonstrations, movement, and play to keep children actively engaged.
• Encourage character development through positive reinforcement and early childhood education techniques.
• Maintain a safe, supportive environment for every child.
• Communicate professionally with families, caregivers, and teachers.
• Attend monthly coaching meetings and training sessions.
• Represent Soccer Shots professionally at preschools, elementary schools, public parks, and other community locations.

• Energetic — comfortable being active and bringing enthusiasm to every session.
• Patient and encouraging — able to connect with children at different ages, abilities, and developmental stages.
• Reliable and responsible — committed to arriving prepared and on time.
• Adaptable — able to follow a structured curriculum while adjusting to the needs of each class.
• Positive role models — committed to reinforcing confidence, sportsmanship, respect, and positive behavior.
• Professional communicators — comfortable interacting with children, families, teachers, and teammates.
  
  

• Ability to run, play, and actively engage with children throughout a class.
• Ability to lift and transport sports equipment weighing approximately 40 pounds.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to drive to classes throughout San Diego East County and surrounding San Diego communities as needed.
• Availability for at least two weekdays (Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday) and Saturdays.
• Ability to make a 1-year commitment.
• Proof of a TB test within the past two years from the date of hire, OR proof of a negative TB test within two weeks after the date of hire.
• Ability to provide a cleared fingerprint background check.