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Passionate, energetic, and fun-loving youth soccer instructors are needed to work with children ages 2 to 8 in the Southeastern Connecticut area (Old Lyme, East Lyme, Waterford, New London, Groton, Mystic, Stonington, Norwich).

Soccer Shots is 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. Working with children is something we don’t take lightly, and it’s imperative that you not only enjoy working with children, but that you are incredibly passionate about it. We are in this to impact children in such a way that we leave a lasting impression on them that will give them the confidence to be successful both on and off the field.

We operate in daycares, preschools, community centers, park settings, etc. We have sessions running Monday through Sunday. We operate year-round and offer four seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.

*** This is not a summer position only - we are looking for team members who are available to coach with us year-round!

The ideal coach MUST meet the following criteria:

Responsible: Arrives on time to each session, can handle a group of 10 or more children, keeps accurate attendance, communicates well with Soccer Shots director of coaching, etc.
Professional: Neat in appearance, friendly and courteous with day care center staff and director as well as parents, self-assured.
Enthusiastic: Must enjoy interacting with young children (2–8 years old), and be able to connect with them on their level, making the Soccer Shots class the highlight of the child's week. You must be very outgoing and animated; able to be silly with the children.
Soccer: Soccer experience is a plus but not required. Having some familiarity with the game works as well.
Transportation: Must have your own, reliable transportation and valid license and car insurance.
Equipment: Must own and have daily access to a computer, printer, and internet.

This is a part-time position. Please provide a resume with application. Cover letter is recommended.

*Must be available on Saturday and or Sunday mornings between 8:30am - 12:00pm.

Compensation: $17.00 - $25.00 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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