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Benefits:

401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Free uniforms
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development

At Soccer Shots, we have a ton of fun teaching soccer skills and character development to Pre-K & Elementary youth, providing a remarkable experience for our families and staff. We offer classes all around the Portland Metro area. Soccer Shots coaches must love working with kids and have an engaging personality with the ability to transport soccer gear to classes and reliable transportation.

We are Growing and need more preschool soccer coaches! Preschool coaches MUST be registered with the Central Background Registry through the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care. This is a requirement for this position.

The Job

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
Attend all seasonal trainings and other events when available
Prompt, reliable, and professional written and verbal communication via slack acknowledging messages

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. 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.

Qualifications:

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.
Completed and approved Oregon Early Learning school required fingerprinting and background check.

Our Core Values:

We Care
We Own It
We Are Inclusive

We Are Inclusive:

Soccer Shots Portland is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace, welcoming people of all backgrounds. We understand that organizations work best when people with different backgrounds and viewpoints are brought together. Inclusion is how we use our differences to form a genuine community. By creating an inclusive environment, characterized by respect, we empower every player, coach, and staff member to contribute to our success. Employment is based upon individual qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disabilities, political ideology, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status

We would love to talk to you more about being a PRESCHOOL COACH! Please apply to this job posting to take the next step.

Compensation: $22.00 per hour

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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