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Soccer Shots

Sports Management Internship

Richmond, VA · On-site

$18/hr

Interns will serve as energetic coaches as well as support the 'behind-the-scenes' objectives of ... Families rave about our coaches who sparked passion for the game and helped build confidence in ...

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Sports Management Internship

Soccer Shots Central Virginia

Charlottesville, VA • On-site

$18/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Soccer Shots is looking for a passionate intern to serve children ages 2-8!
Looking for a fun and relevant internship? Always wanted to coach and learn about the sports world? Join Soccer Shots and be the best part of a child’s week.
What You Get:
  • Competitive Pay – High compensation in the industry: $18 per every 30-40 minute session.
  • Training – No soccer experience required! We offer a paid, comprehensive training program to learn Soccer Shots’ curriculum and best coaching practices.
  • Management Shadowing – Gain hands-on practice in the sports community by access to in-house experts.
  • Creative Work Space – Craft your projects based on your areas of interest (marketing, social media, administration).
  • Flexibility – Schedule within YOUR availability, with opportunities to change by season and semester.
  • Active Work – Play in scenic areas of town AND in-office projects.
  • Fun – Get ready to be active, laugh, cheer, and maybe even show some silly dance moves. Interns will serve as energetic coaches as well as support the 'behind-the-scenes' objectives of Soccer Shots.
  • YOUR IMPACT – It's beyond the field. Families rave about our coaches who sparked passion for the game and helped build confidence in kids.
Additional Pay:
  • End-of-Season Rewards
  • Coach Referral Pay Bonus
  • Parent Feedback Reward 
  • Parent Tips
Our Schedule:
  • Mondays through Fridays: mornings, afternoons, and evenings
  • Saturdays: mornings
  • In-Office: weekdays between 9 AM - 5 PM
Our Team Culture:
We are a young company with a lively team looking to create a fun and supportive environment where our coaches are cared for.
  • Work/Life Balance - Create a meaningful schedule between coaching, work, and personal life
  • Company Events - Seasonal parties, team outings, staff kickball games
  • Fun and Positive Work Environment - Personal management, relational team, pick-up soccer games, and community engagement 
  • Career Progression - Opportunities are available to take on more responsibility within our management team or sports coordinator positions. 
The Internship:
  • Conduct soccer sessions for children 2 to 8 years old.
  • Build local engagement through the power of sports.
  • Engage in management shadowing and leadership development.
  • Develop quality social media content.
  • Bring “Soccer Island” alive to kids with your enthusiasm and creativity.
  • Encourage character development through positive reinforcement and modeling.
  • Utilize expert-created Soccer Shots’ curriculum.
  • Follow all on-site safety and attendance protocols.
  • Communicate effectively with families, staff, and teachers.
Qualifications:
  • No prior sports/coaching experience required
  • Genuine passion for children and sports
  • Energetic, engaging, and responsible
  • Safety conscious
  • Management Skills
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • Eligible to work in the U.S.
  • High School Diploma
Who We Are:
Soccer Shots is an engaging intro-to-soccer program fueled by coaches who are driven to impact children’s lives in a positive way. Our program focuses on age-appropriate soccer skills, character development, and fun in every session.
Our Core Values:
  • We Care
  • We’re Stronger Together
  • We are Candid
  • We Own It
  • We Pursue Excellence
  • We Grow
Don’t miss your chance to be part of a collaborative coaching team, changing lives through soccer.