Sports Management Internship

Job Description

NOW HIRING GREAT COACH INTERNS - Soccer Shots

Soccer Shots is the soccer experience for children, using an acclaimed non-competitive curriculum and great coaches. Join us in positively impacting the lives of children (ages 2-8 years old). Through the beautiful game, we aim to develop character, motor skills, and teamwork.

WHAT YOU GET

Paid internship with work that is actually fun

$18-20 per 30-40 minute session

Paid training

Range of 12 to 30 sessions per week

Flexible coaching hours: Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend sessions available

Active outdoor experience

Career opportunities

Caring company culture

Fulfillment - you will be a role model for the children you lead

WHO WE ARE

A national organization with opportunities across the country! Were an engaging childrens soccer program with a focus on character development. We treat our employees like a team and the children we teach like our own. We train our coaches in leadership development, communication skills, early childhood education, and sports management. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, foundational soccer training that prepares children for a lifetime of soccer. Our goal is simple: to leave a lasting, positive impact on every child we serve.

WHAT YOU NEED

Passion for soccer and positively impacting youth players

Reliable transportation and a valid Driver's License or State ID

Eligible to work in the U.S.

High School Diploma

Coaching or childhood education experience preferred

ACADEMIC OBJECTIVES

The student intern will be required to handle and present him/herself in a professional manner, consistently arriving on time to assigned office hours, coaching sessions, and events. S/he will be expected to assist in the overall execution of a Soccer Shots season and participate in instructing Soccer Shots sessions, giving him/her experience in coaching youth and working with parents. Assignments may be given based on your interests in the following areas:

Business Administration

Business Development

Coach Recruitment

Season Operations

Soccer Programming

Social Media / Marketing

RESPONSIBILITIES (can include but are not limited to):

Coaching:

Coaching Soccer Shots sessions will be 50% of your internship including travel to locations

The intern will be REQUIRED to have their own vehicle

Safety-conscious, whose #1 priority is the safety of children under their care.

Caring, engaging with each child through specific and positive affirmation.

Organized, who plan ahead and are systematic in routine, conducting each session according to the lesson plan and working with children to maintain appropriate order for the age group.

Responsible, who are committed to doing what is expected of them as the coach and "face" of Soccer Shots.

Energetic, bringing Soccer Shots to life by creating a fun and exciting atmosphere that leads a child to smile and participate.

Leadership/Management:

Execute the overall scheduled Soccer Shots season

Participate in interview/evaluation process

Sales/Marketing/Customer Service:

Run Soccer Shots demonstrations

Attend promotional events

Participate in community outreach programs

Administrative/Support:

Create, print, and distribute registration forms and promotional materials

Prepare and keep a record of equipment sets and gear for instructors

Prepare and distribute season prizes and certificates

Professional Development:

Attend team meetings and all-staff meetings, as available

Plan and coordinate season team outings and events

INTERNSHIP STRUCTURE/COMPENSATION

The Soccer Shots internship may encompass any course requirements for minimum hours. Most internships typically span over a 10-week period for 200 hours.

During the first four weeks of the internship, the intern will be working closely with the Directors on preparing for the upcoming season -- scheduling instructors, running demos and promoting the season.

Once the season starts, the student interns focus will shift to executing the program by coaching 50% of their total hours of work per week.

OUR CORE VALUES

We care

We own it

We pursue excellence

We are stronger together

We are candid

We grow