Job Description
Benefits:- Competitive salary
- Free uniforms
- Training & development
- Are you…Passionate about working with children and the game of soccer?
- Energetic, animated, and able to be silly with kids?
- Looking for part-time work with flexible hours and a chance to grow professionally?
- If so, you may be a perfect fit for our Coaching Development Program—designed to train, mentor, and elevate aspiring coaches who want to make a lasting, positive impact on every child we serve.
About Us:
Soccer Shots North Shore Chicago offers an engaging children’s soccer experience with a strong emphasis on character development. We operate in childcare centers, elementary schools, afterschool programs, parks, and recreation centers throughout the North Shore Chicago Area.
Learn more: soccershots.com/northshorechicago???? What Makes This a Development Program?
This is more than just a coaching job—it's a structured opportunity to grow:
- Comprehensive training program completed within two weeks of hire
- Ongoing mentorship from our Director of Coaching
- Seasonal evaluations and feedback to help you improve
- Leadership opportunities for standout coaches
- Access to a national coaching network through the Soccer Shots franchise
Whether you're exploring a career in education, sports, or youth development, this program builds transferable skills in communication, leadership, and child engagement.????
Responsibilities:- Lead high-energy, creative, and fun 30–45 minute sessions using our curriculum
- Instruct 5–10 sessions per week (with potential for more)
- Commit to a 10-week season once scheduled
- Travel to assigned locations weekly (site-to-site travel may be required)
- Maintain a safe, organized, and caring environment
- Keep equipment clean and organized
- Submit attendance, invoices, and standout player nominations online
- Attend seasonal training and mid-season meetings
- Participate in ongoing development and coaching evaluations????
Qualifications:- Enthusiastic and comfortable engaging with children ages 2–8Available Monday–Friday (9:00 AM–7:00 PM) and Saturdays (9:00 AM–12:00 PM)
- Soccer experience preferred but not required
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Reliable transportation
- Must pass background checks and clearances???? Training & Development
- Complete training within 2 weeks of hire
- Biannual Coaches Training Days (Spring & Fall)
- Mid-season coaching conference calls
- Seasonal coaching evaluations
