Urgently Require Youth Soccer Coach in Highland Park, IL
Job title: Youth Soccer Coach
Company: Soccer Shots
Job description: NOW HIRING GREAT COACHES AND EARLY EDUCATORS
Who We Are
- We are an engaging children?s soccer program (ages 2-8) with a focus on character development.
- We are 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.
- Must love children & have a passion to make a difference
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid Driver?s License
- Coaching, childhood education, and/or soccer experience are 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 standards
- $20-$35/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 necessary
- 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 child
- 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 the session
- Ensures the safety and well-being of every child
- For childcare sites, gathers children from the 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 curriculum
- 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 season