Children's Sports Instructor
About this role
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Paid Training Provided
Flexible Scheduling
No Soccer Experience Required
We Can Teach Soccer. We Can't Teach Heart.
Some people have a gift.
Children naturally respond to them. They bring energy, encouragement, and confidence into every room they enter.
If that's you, Soccer Shots might be the perfect fit.
We're looking for energetic, dependable coaches to lead fun, engaging soccer sessions for children ages 2-8.
This isn't just about soccer.
It's about helping children build confidence, develop character, and discover they can do hard things.
Who We Are
Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program that positively impacts children's lives through the game of soccer.
Our expert-designed curriculum combines age-appropriate soccer instruction with character development, helping children grow both on and off the field.
Every week we help children build confidence, teamwork, perseverance, respect, and encouragement.
We build people.
What You'll Do
- Lead fun, high-energy soccer sessions for children ages 2-8
- Safely manage groups of up to 12 children
- Teach soccer skills using our proven curriculum
- Encourage participation, effort, and confidence
- Create a positive and engaging learning environment
- Communicate professionally with families, schools, and staff
- Maintain equipment and class rosters
- Arrive prepared and on time for every session
You'll arrive at a local preschool, childcare center, elementary school, or park and spend the next 30-45 minutes becoming the highlight of a child's day.
You'll lead games, celebrate successes, encourage efforts, and help children develop new skills while having a blast.
At the end of the session, you'll pack up your equipment and head home knowing you made a positive impact in the lives of children.
What You'll Receive
- Paid training and curriculum provided
- CPR & First Aid certification
- Flexible part-time scheduling
- Consistent seasonal schedules that make it easy to plan around school, work, or family commitments
- Ongoing coaching and support
- Leadership and professional development opportunities
Who We're Looking For
Many of our best coaches have backgrounds in teaching, childcare, church ministry, summer camps, youth mentoring, recreation, and education.
We're looking for people who:
- Love working with children
- Bring positive energy and enthusiasm
- Communicate well with others
- Are dependable and responsible
- Want to make a meaningful difference
Schedule
Coaches should be available for at least three coaching blocks each week.
Available coaching opportunities include weekday mornings, weekday afternoons/evenings, and Saturday mornings.
Schedules remain consistent throughout each season, allowing coaches to build meaningful relationships with the same children, families, and schools week after week.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
- Ability to pass a background check
- Ability to stand, run, and actively participate during sessions
- Willingness to complete all training requirements
Are you passionate about sports, education, being a positive role model, and helping young children grow?
If so, we'd love to meet you.
We can teach soccer. We're looking for people who can inspire kids.
Company at a glance
Soccer Shots is an international franchise program that provides children ages two through eight with a developmentally appropriate soccer and character development experience under the guidance of childhood education specialists, professional soccer players and experienced and licensed soccer coaches. The curriculum-based program is offered through 120 franchises operating in more than 180 territories across nearly 43 states and 2 Canadian provinces.
Soccer Shots was founded by two professional soccer players who identified a need for quality and engaging soccer programs for children under age eight. For more information or to find a program near you, visit www.soccershots.org. For more information on franchising with Soccer Shots, visit www.soccershotsfranchising.com.
Top Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Flexible Schedule
- Opportunity For Advancement
- Training & Development
- Paid Training
- Cpr & First Aid Certification
- Professional Development Opportunities
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