What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing & Communications Internship position at Soccer Shots Los Angeles?
Benefits
Soccer Shots® is the soccer experience for children, using an acclaimed non-competitive curriculum and great coaches. Join us in positively impacting the lives of children (ages 2-8). Through the beautiful game, we aim to develop character, motor skills, and teamwork.
What You Get
A national organization with opportunities across the country! We’re an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. We treat our employees like a team and the children we teach like our own. We train our coaches in leadership development, communication skills, early childhood education, and sports management. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, foundational soccer training that prepares children for a lifetime of soccer. Our goal is simple: to leave a lasting, positive impact on every child we serve.
Academic Objectives
The student intern will be required to handle and present him/herself in a professional manner, consistently arriving on time to assigned office hours, coaching sessions, and events. S/he will be expected to assist in the overall execution of a Soccer Shots season and participate in instructing Soccer Shots sessions, giving him/her experience in coaching youth and working with parents. Assignments may be given based on your interests in the following areas:
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Company parties
Soccer Shots® is the soccer experience for children, using an acclaimed non-competitive curriculum and great coaches. Join us in positively impacting the lives of children (ages 2-8). Through the beautiful game, we aim to develop character, motor skills, and teamwork.
What You Get
- Paid Internship where the work is actually fun
- Career opportunities
- Competitive pay: $18-20 per 30-40 minute session
- Flexible hours throughout the day
- Set schedule for each season
- Great company culture
- Leadership Training
A national organization with opportunities across the country! We’re an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. We treat our employees like a team and the children we teach like our own. We train our coaches in leadership development, communication skills, early childhood education, and sports management. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, foundational soccer training that prepares children for a lifetime of soccer. Our goal is simple: to leave a lasting, positive impact on every child we serve.
Academic Objectives
The student intern will be required to handle and present him/herself in a professional manner, consistently arriving on time to assigned office hours, coaching sessions, and events. S/he will be expected to assist in the overall execution of a Soccer Shots season and participate in instructing Soccer Shots sessions, giving him/her experience in coaching youth and working with parents. Assignments may be given based on your interests in the following areas:
- Social Media Marketing
- Marketing & Communications
- Soccer Programming
- Community Events
- Coach Recruitment
- Season Operations
- Content Creation: Assist in developing engaging content for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.), email newsletters, and website updates. This may include writing short copy, designing graphics, and helping with photo/video projects.
- Social Media Management: Schedule and post content, monitor engagement, and research trending topics relevant to youth sports and family activities.
- Communications Support: Draft and edit internal and external communications, including parent newsletters, team messages, and outreach materials.
- Reporting & Analytics: Help track key marketing metrics and compile reports on campaign performance.
- Promotional Event Support: Assist with preparation for and execution of local promotional events, such as Free Fun Days and community activations.
- Administrative Support: Provide general administrative assistance to the marketing and communications team as needed.
- Coaching Soccer Shots sessions will be a portion of your internship including travel to locations
- Safety-conscious, whose #1 priority is the safety of children under their care.
- Caring, engaging with each child through specific and positive affirmation.
- Energetic, bringing Soccer Shots to life by creating a fun and exciting atmosphere that leads a child to smile and participate.
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram) and basic content creation tools.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- A passion for working with children and an interest in youth sports is a plus.
- Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a bonus.
- Hands-on experience in a real-world marketing and communications setting.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
- Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that positively impacts children.
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments.
- Other benefits: academic credit, networking opportunities, stipends
- We care
- We own it
- We pursue excellence
- We are stronger together
- We are candid
- We grow
Salary : $18 - $20