Early Childhood Soccer Coach
Company: Soccer Shots - Lake County
Location: Highwood
Posted on: August 8, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionNOW HIRING GREAT COACHES AND EARLY EDUCATORSWho
We AreWe are an engaging children's soccer program (ages 2-8) with
a focus on character development. Though we are growing, we are
still a family business at heart. We treat our employees like a
team and we coach the children like our own. We are dedicated to
providing high-quality, foundational soccer training that prepares
children for a lifetime of soccer year-round. Soccer Shots is
looking for candidates willing to work at our partner sites across
Lake County including (but not limited to) Wauconda, Highland Park,
Deerfield, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills,
Grayslake, Gurnee, Barrington, Lake Zurich and Buffalo Grove.Who
You Are
- Must love children
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid Driver's
License
- Coaching, childhood education, and/or soccer experience is
preferred
- Must be at least 18 years of age. A soccer background is
preferred
- Must pass an Illinois & FBI fingerprint Background Check and
undergo a medical exam in accordance with DCFS
standardsCompensation
- $20-$25/session as Level 1 coach after training. Sessions are
30-45 minutes & coaches may be assigned 3-25 sessions per week
- $18/hour for initial 15 hours of training. We operate four 6-10
week seasons per year, so there is some time off between seasons.
We provide you with lesson plans, uniforms, and all equipment
necessaryMore About Soccer ShotsSoccer Shots is annually listed
among the top franchises in youth fitness and recreation, and our
expert-approved curriculum sets us apart from other enrichment
programs. Soccer Shots has more than 140 franchises nationwide and
in Canada. Click here to watch Soccer Shots: The Children's Soccer
ExperienceMore About the PositionSoccer Shots coaches are:
- Safety-conscious - #1 priority is the safety of children under
their care
- Caring - engage with each child through specific and positive
affirmation
- Organized - plan ahead and conduct each session according to
the provided curriculum
- Responsible - commit to doing what is expected of them as an
outstanding coach and "face" of Soccer Shots
- Energetic - bring Soccer Shots to life by creating a fun and
positive atmosphere that leaves a lasting impression on each
childMore specifically, it is an instructor's responsibility to
manage and direct all duties related to the operation of a Soccer
Shots session, including, but not limited to, the
following:Preparation:
- Attends coaches meeting at the beginning of the season
- Reviews online curriculum (prepared for you ahead of time, and
aligned with Illinois early education standards)
- Maintains equipment in proper condition and arrives on time to
set up the field for sessionCoaching:
- Ensures the safety and well-being of every child
- For childcare sites, gathers children from classroom and
returns after each session (note: for public locations, there is no
pick-up/drop-off required)
- Follows proper on-site protocol for each location, as prepared
and provided by Soccer Shots supervisor
- Conducts fun and positive 30- to 45-minute sessions, following
the weekly Soccer Shots curriculumCommunication/Administration:
- Communicates in a timely fashion with supervisors about any
changes, challenges, or important information
- Completes the online attendance sheet for each session
- Submits timesheet per payroll policy
- Returns equipment and leftover supplies to supervisors upon
completion of each seasonSoccer Shots is locally owned and
operated. For more information, please visit our website:
www.soccershots.org/LakeCountyWe also love referrals! If you know
of someone who might be interested in joining our team, please pass
along this position!
Keywords: Soccer Shots - Lake County, Chicago , Early Childhood Soccer Coach, Other , Highwood, Illinois
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