Early Childhood Soccer Instructor

Company: Soccer Shots
Location: Biloxi
Posted on: July 26, 2022

Job Description:

Youth Soccer Instructors/Early Childhood Educators Needed for Children Ages 2-8Must have a valid drivers licenseHave you ever leapt over tall buildings to thwart a villain and scored a soccer goal? Waved at dolphins...in the midst of dribbling a soccer ball?Would you like to have a job that requires you to have fun, use your imagination and positively impact children while teaching the beautiful game of soccer?Soccer Shots ( the official two to five-year-old program of US Youth Soccer ) is looking to expand our team of dynamic instructors to accommodate our growth in the LOCATION area. After completing our paid training program, coaches earn $20 per session with room to grow in our organization.We are the #1 Children's Fitness franchise in the country. Why? Aside from the incredible curriculum, leadership, and passion, it's because we only hire the best instructors to work with our children. We want our Soccer Shots sessions to be the BEST 30-40 minutes of each child's week. Check out our video! We are looking for instructors who meet the following criteria: Responsible: Timely, attentive, safety conscious, and committed to fulfilling assigned schedule. Engaging: Comfortable and confident, the ability to keep a group 10 or more children safely engaged, entertained and excited to learn about the beautiful game of soccer. Enthusiastic & Fun: Outgoing, animated, willing to sing songs, be silly/goofy and have the ability to connect with young children (2 - 8 years old). Patient/Adaptable: Recognizes that not every game will go as planned, distractions will occur (airplanes are so cool) and patience is an ally. Professional: Neat in appearance, friendly and courteous in all communication with childcare staff, parents and administrators. Team Player: Collaborative, dependable, excellent communicator and commitment to elevating those around you. Soccer Enthusiast: Soccer experience is preferred, however, if you are great working with children, have some familiarity playing the game, and love the game - this can work. Prior Experience Working with Children: Must be able to engage and interact with 2-8 year olds and have experience doing so. Reliable Transportation: Must have a safe and reliable car. You are responsible for driving yourself to your sites. Must have a clean driving record. Background check cleared: Must pass a Federal & State Background Check and FBI Fingerprinting. We offer sessions 6 days a week throughout the LOCATION area. Sessions run seasonally (Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring) and take place at childcare centers, recreation centers, parks and elementary schools (aftercare enrichment programs). Session start times vary depending upon location and season but typically fall within the following timeframes and repeat each week: morning (8:30 am - 12 pm) or afternoon (2:30 pm - 6:00 pm). We are looking for candidates who are able to commit to a complete season.Compensation: $20 per sessionAre 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? You've come to the right place! We change lives. We help children learn, grow and meet their goals. We care.About Us Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program for children ages 2-8 with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children's lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum and communication.We train the best coaches in the business We put every Soccer Shots coach through our comprehensive training program to receive certification that includes learning the use of developmentally appropriate coaching techniques. Our coaches are routinely evaluated and undergo ongoing training. Our coach selection process evaluates not only the ability to coach soccer, but, more importantly, the ability to engage and inspire children. Our families experience exceptional customer service and ongoing communication Members of the Soccer Shots team must be excellent communicators - with children, with parents, with partners and with each other! Our team understands the importance of timely, responsive communication. We use expert-approved curriculum that aligns with early childhood education standards Our developmentally appropriate curriculum places an emphasis on character development and skill building. Our program is created under the guidance of childhood education specialists, professional soccer players and experienced and licensed soccer coaches. We constantly re-evaluate and update our curriculum to stay current with childhood education standards. 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.

Keywords: Soccer Shots, Biloxi , Early Childhood Soccer Instructor, Education / Teaching , Biloxi, Mississippi