What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing & Communications Internship position at Soccer Shots Central Virginia?
Benefits:
- Free food & snacks
- Company parties
- Flexible schedule
NOW HIRING: Soccer Shots Internship | Sports Management • Marketing • Business • Education
Looking for an internship that gives you real leadership experience—not just busy work?
At Soccer Shots, you'll spend your semester building leadership skills, coaching amazing kids, working alongside a young and energetic team, and gaining hands-on experience in business, marketing, operations, and sports management.
Why You'll Love This Internship
💰 Paid Internship
Earn while gaining valuable experience.
Earn while gaining valuable experience.
⚽ Competitive Pay
$18–20 per 30–40 minute coaching session.
$18–20 per 30–40 minute coaching session.
📅 Flexible Around Your Classes
Morning, afternoon, and evening opportunities.
Morning, afternoon, and evening opportunities.
🎓 Real Leadership Experience
You'll take ownership of meaningful projects instead of watching from the sidelines.
You'll take ownership of meaningful projects instead of watching from the sidelines.
📈 Build Your Resume
Gain experience in leadership, operations, marketing, event management, coaching, recruiting, and business development.
Gain experience in leadership, operations, marketing, event management, coaching, recruiting, and business development.
🤝 Amazing Team Culture
Pickup soccer, kickball tournaments, cookouts, holiday parties, and team events.
Pickup soccer, kickball tournaments, cookouts, holiday parties, and team events.
🚀 Career Opportunities
Many of our full-time leaders started as interns or coaches.
Many of our full-time leaders started as interns or coaches.
❤️ Make an Impact
Every week you'll help children build confidence, friendships, and a love for being active.
Every week you'll help children build confidence, friendships, and a love for being active.
What Makes This Internship Different?
Forget sitting behind a desk.
At Soccer Shots you'll actually lead.
You'll coach children.
You'll help organize events.
You'll market programs.
You'll recruit coaches.
You'll learn how a growing business operates.
You'll leave having made a measurable impact on thousands of families throughout the Richmond community.
What You'll Learn
Throughout your internship you'll gain experience in areas like:
- Sports Management
- Leadership
- Business Operations
- Marketing & Communications
- Community Partnerships
- Event Planning
- Coach Recruitment
- Customer Service
- Youth Development
- Public Speaking
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
Choose projects that align with your interests while gaining experience across multiple departments.
What You'll Actually Do
Approximately 50% of your internship will be coaching Soccer Shots sessions throughout the Richmond area.
The remaining time may include:
- Helping coordinate seasonal schedules
- Running community events and Free Fun Days
- Creating social media content
- Visiting partner schools
- Assisting with marketing campaigns
- Recruiting future coaches
- Supporting season operations
- Helping execute special events
- Working alongside the leadership team on real business projects
No two weeks look exactly the same.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for interns who are:
✔ Positive
✔ Energetic
✔ Dependable
✔ Great with people
✔ Excited to learn
✔ Passionate about making a difference
You don't need to know everything—we'll teach you.
We hire attitude, leadership potential, and work ethic.
Requirements:
- At least 18 years old
- Reliable transportation (required)
- Eligible to work in the U.S.
- Passion for working with children
- Interest in sports, business, education, or leadership
- Soccer experience is helpful but not required
About Soccer Shots
Soccer Shots is more than a soccer program.
We're on a mission to positively impact children's lives through the game of soccer.
Every week, thousands of children participate in our nationally recognized curriculum that builds confidence, character, teamwork, and joy through movement and play.
We're proud of our culture, our people, and the difference we make in our community every single day.
Our Core Values
We Care
We Own It
We Pursue Excellence
We Pursue Excellence
We Are Stronger Together
We Are Candid
We Grow
We Grow
If you're looking for an internship where you'll gain real experience, develop leadership skills, and be part of an incredible team, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and discover why so many of our interns go on to become leaders within Soccer Shots—and beyond.
Salary : $14 - $18