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Location

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Salary

$18 - $20 / HOUR

Quick overview

Lead soccer sessions for children ages 2-8 at various preschools, day care centers, and park programs. Manage groups of 10 or more children while following a specific curriculum to provide a fun and educational experience.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and pass a background check and TB test. Experience in early childhood education or soccer coaching is highly preferred.

bachelor degreeCommunicationOrganizationPatienceClassroom ManagementChildcareEarly Childhood EducationInstructional DeliveryYouth Soccer Coaching

Job description

  • Soccer Shots Virginia Beach/ Hampton Roads is seeking a positive and responsible individual, with a passion for soccer and early childhood education, to join our team as a youth soccer coach.
  • Soccer Shots is a program that introduces soccer to children ages 2-8 at preschools and day care centers all over the Hampton Roads area.
  • We're currently in need of a great coach that has a passion for soccer and working with kids to help us run sessions at several of our centers in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk.
  • We offer rewarding work in a positive environment and great pay ($18-$20 per session).
  • For more information on Soccer Shots, please visit our website at www.soccershots.org.
  • We're currently prioritizing educators and soccer coaches that live and can work in the Virginia Beach and Chesapeake area.
  • Specific job experience in early childhood education and/or coaching is a big plus and highly recommended for this job.
  • Youth Soccer Coach Description: Classes are Monday through Friday in day care, preschool and after-school centers and Saturdays at park programs in select locations.
  • Each session last 30-60 minutes depending on age group and program.
  • We provide specific training for all coaches, coaching equipment, and all curriculum materials.
  • We pay $18-$20 per session (depending upon experience within our program), for all qualified coaches, and at some centers there's the opportunity for multiple classes, which means you will be coaching 2-3 consecutive sessions on those days ($40-60 for 2 hours of coaching).
  • We are prioritizing coaches that will be available for multiple sessions throughout the week.
  • This part-Time youth soccer coach position is available for our spring season-Summer season (May-Aug.).
  • Essential Early Childhood Soccer Coach Qualifications: Responsible – arrives early to set up each session, can handle a group of 10 or more children, keeps accurate attendance, communicates well with site director, teachers, etc.
  • Professional – neat in appearance, friendly and courteous with daycare center staff and self-assured.
  • Available – having at LEAST two weekdays available (mornings and afternoons) and/or Saturday mornings (9:00 am - 12:00pm), and must minimally commit May-August.
  • We ARE NOT looking for Saturday only coaches at this time.
  • Enthusiastic – MUST enjoy early childhood education and working with young children, be able to confidently connect with children primarily ages 2-5, and must make the Soccer Shots class the best 30-45 minutes of their week!
  • Fun – enjoys having FUN with young children, being goofy, using your imagination, and watching children smile.
  • Patient – must be a patient person who understands young children.
  • Reliable transportation – must have your own safe and reliable transportation to and from work and a valid driver’s license.
  • Background check cleared – successful candidate must pass a Child Abuse History Clearance and Background Check.
  • Tb test results must be completed for this job Teach-most be able to effectively teach and manage a class of up to 10 children.
  • Preferred Early Childhood Soccer Coach Qualifications: Youth soccer coach experience Early Childhood Educator experience Childcare experience Soccer playing experience Bachelor’s degree (or pursuing) in Physical Education, Recreation, Early Childhood Education CPR/First Aid certified or ability to attain if needed.
  • Previous teaching or early childhood education experience (preferably children ages 2-8) Please submit COVER LETTER articulating why you would a phenomenal soccer coach and a RESUME.