What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Soccer Coach position at Soccer Shots Portland?
Benefits:
What We Offer:
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:
- 401(k) matching
- Free uniforms
- Training & development
What We Offer:
- Training - We offer a paid comprehensive training program to learn Soccer Shots’ curriculum, developmentally appropriate coaching techniques, and best practices.
- Career Progression - We love to promote from within with opportunities to take on full-time roles 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.
- Bring “Soccer Island” alive with your enthusiasm and creativity.
- Conduct soccer classes for children 2 to 8 years old, including field set-up and take-down.
- Encourage character development through positive reinforcement and modeling.
- Attend seasonal training sessions and mid-season refreshers at our clubhouse.
- 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 supervisor, families, and teachers.
- Transport self and equipment to class location, setup and tear down field
- Experience working with preschool age children.
- Genuine passion for children and sports.
- Energetic, engaging, responsible and safety conscious.
- Ability to adapt to the needs of kids ages 2-8.
- Drivers license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to stand, jog, and model children’s soccer skills.
- Coaches must have or obtain state-required background clearances.
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 Own It
- We Are Inclusive