Urgently Require Youth Soccer Coach in Gurnee, 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 session

• 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 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

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