- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
We are Growing and need more Trainers!
Soccer Shots Portland’s ability to run quality classes and grow depends greatly on the experience our new coaches have during the first month on the field. We are actively looking for experienced coach trainers that want to join our team to learn how to coach the Soccer Shots way and provide remarkable experiences for our players and families.
Soccer Shots Trainers are high quality and reliable coaches with strong leadership, communication and organization skills as well as mastery of Soccer Shots curriculum, classroom behavior management and solid timing and transitions.
The Job
- 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.
- Coach Soccer Shots classes with an apprentice coach, providing on field mentoring and direction.
- Complete high quality classes with excellent evaluations scores
- Follow training model/checklist for apprenticeship program, ensuring new coaches have the skills needed to become certified and thrive on the field
- Attend all seasonal trainings, weekly coach trainer meeting and other events when available
- Act as a role model and on-field mentor to all new and apprentice coaches
- Provide support to Training Coordinator in developing apprenticeship program
- Prompt, reliable, and professional written and verbal communication via slack acknowledging messages and encouraging others to engage
- 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. Opportunities to take on full-time roles are prioritized for internal candidates.
- 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.
- Prior sports/coaching/teaching experience required.
- Prior training, mentoring or leadership experience required
- Genuine passion for children and sports.
- Energetic, engaging, responsible and safety conscious.
- Ability to adapt to the needs of kids ages 2-8.
- High school diploma plus additional education and/or certification
- Drivers license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to stand, jog, and model children’s soccer skills.
- Ability to pass state-required background checks.
- We Care
- We Own It
- We Are Inclusive
We would love to talk to you more about being a TRAINER! Please apply to this job posting to take the next step.
Are you looking for a great job where the work is actually fun?
Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience while making a difference in your community?
Are you passionate about sports, education, being a positive role model and impacting young children?
Welcome to Soccer Shots!
We change lives.
We help children learn, grow and meet their developmental goals.
We care, a lot.
Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program for children ages 2 to 8. Our goal is to leave a positive and lasting impact on kids through introduction to sports and activity.
Our coaches are at the heart of what we do, our real MVPs if you will. They create smiles and deliver character-building FUN by teaching age-appropriate soccer skills to kids in the local community.
Soccer Shots coaches are equipped with...
- Training - We make sure our coaches are comfortable on the field by offering informative online & in-person training to equip coaches with our curriculum and helpful (developmentally appropriate) coaching techniques.
- Curriculum – Our curriculum is FULL of the stuff kids and parents love! Our program is curriculum based, so coaches are provided with session guides and mobile friendly resources to help you deliver the Soccer Shots experience.
- Ongoing feedback and growth opportunities - We’re a growing business and are always looking to find passionate and reliable team members to help us continue to grow.
- Equipment - We provide everything you need for a Soccer Shots session in an on-the-go bag that fits in the trunk of a car. It’s why we can have Soccer Shots in convenient locations like school gyms, classrooms, outdoor spaces, local parks and community centers.
- Opportunities to provide feedback - We value the feedback of our dedicated team and want to know how to make our program better for the families we serve, and our coaches.
Whether you’re looking for a part-time, flexible job, or a full-time career - if you have a passion for positively impacting children, we’d love to talk to you!
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