Job title: Sports Management Internship

Company: Soccer Shots Central Virginia

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
Real-world management shadowing
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! We’re an engaging children’s 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 IT TAKES

Athletic Know-How | Soccer experience not required, being active and able to move with children is
Responsible & Professional | communicate professionally, timeliness, clean appearance, self-assured, dependable
Enthusiastic & Creative | engaging young children at their level, having FUN, being imaginative and silly
Patient & Empathic | must be a patient person, willing to work through behavior and learning challenges
Transportation & Cell Phone | must have reliable transportation (driving to different locations) and mobile phone with data

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, executing business management projects, and 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
Partcipate 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 seasons 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 intern’s focus will shift to executing the program by coaching 50% of their total hours of work per week.

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