What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Management Internship position at Soccer Shots Central Virginia?
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 sports 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
- 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 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.
OUR CORE VALUES
- We care
- We own it
- We pursue excellence
- We are stronger together
- We are candid
- We grow
Salary : $18 - $20
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