What are the responsibilities and job description for the Soccer Shots 2025 - Part Time Coach - Early Childhood Development position at Soccer Shots - Kalamazoo?
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Soccer Shots is looking for a passionate part-time soccer coach to serve children ages 2-5 at Childcares in the Lansing, MI Area.
Looking for a fun and flexible job? Join Soccer Shots and be the best part of a child’s week. We are growing our team and need energetic, excited, and passionate individuals to pass on foundational FUN to children beginning their journeys in organized sports. Training and development will take place in February and March, for our Outdoor seasons starting in April! We want committed, responsible, and organized team members who can make a child's 30 minutes on Soccer Island the BEST part of their week.
Weekly commitments can range from 10 hours to 15 hours, with work taking place on-site at childcares between 8:45am and 12noon, Monday through Friday. Opportunities to grow your role within our team are available.
What We Offer:
Looking for a fun and flexible job? Join Soccer Shots and be the best part of a child’s week. We are growing our team and need energetic, excited, and passionate individuals to pass on foundational FUN to children beginning their journeys in organized sports. Training and development will take place in February and March, for our Outdoor seasons starting in April! We want committed, responsible, and organized team members who can make a child's 30 minutes on Soccer Island the BEST part of their week.
Weekly commitments can range from 10 hours to 15 hours, with work taking place on-site at childcares between 8:45am and 12noon, Monday through Friday. Opportunities to grow your role within our team are available.
What We Offer:
- Training - We offer a paid comprehensive training program to learn Soccer Shots’ curriculum, developmentally appropriate coaching techniques, and best practices.
- Flexibility – We only schedule you when you’re available, at sessions closest to you, with opportunities to change availability from season to season (winter/spring/summer/fall).
- Career Progression - We love to promote from within. Opportunities to take on full-time roles or internships in program coordination, coach management, marketing, partnerships, and more.
- Fun – Get ready to be active, laugh, cheer, and maybe even do a victory dance or two. Our coaches aren't just about teaching soccer; they're the smiling faces of our brand, delivering the unique Soccer Shots experience.
- YOUR IMPACT - It goes way beyond the field. Our inbox is filled with comments from families raving about our coaches who sparked passion for the game and helped build confidence in kids.
Our Team Culture:
Everything we do, from our scheduling to our pay structure, creates a fun and
supportive environment where our coaches are taken care of.
Everything we do, from our scheduling to our pay structure, creates a fun and
supportive environment where our coaches are taken care of.
- Company Events - Including group training to share best practices, team outings, and competitions.
- Fun and Positive Work Environment - Core value rewards (swag, gift cards, childcare reimbursement, employee discounts, etc.).
Our Schedule:
- Mornings: Mondays through Fridays
The Job:
- Bring “Soccer Island” alive with your enthusiasm and creativity.
- Conduct soccer sessions for children 2 to 5 years old, including field set-up and take-down.
- Encourage character development through positive reinforcement and modeling.
- Utilize expert-created Soccer Shots’ curriculum and early childhood development teaching techniques in every session.
- Foster a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Follow all on-site safety and attendance protocols.
- Communicate effectively with families, caregivers, and teachers.
Qualifications:
- No prior sports/coaching experience required.
- Genuine passion for children and sports.
- Energetic, engaging, and responsible.
- Safety conscious.
- Ability to adapt to the needs of kids ages 2-5.
- Access to reliable transportation.
- Ability to stand, jog, and model children’s soccer skills.
- Coaches must have or obtain state-required clearances.
Who We Are:
Soccer Shots is an engaging intro-to-soccer program fueled by coaches who are driven to impact children’s lives in a positive way. Our program focuses on age-appropriate soccer skills, character development, and fun in every session.
Our Core Values:
Soccer Shots is an engaging intro-to-soccer program fueled by coaches who are driven to impact children’s lives in a positive way. Our program focuses on age-appropriate soccer skills, character development, and fun in every session.
Our Core Values:
- We Care
- We’re Stronger Together
- We are Candid
- We Own It
- We Pursue Excellence
- We Grow
Don’t miss your chance to be part of a collaborative coaching team, changing lives through soccer.
Salary : $18 - $22