Soccer Shots
Soccer Shots Internship (Winter/Spring 2025)
Part Time
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Lancaster, PA, United States of America
nan - nan (Hourly)
Added 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Summary
LOCATION
Lancaster and Lebanon Counties, Pennsylvania
QUALIFICATIONS
Interns are expected to handle duties professionally, arrive on time, and commit to coaching responsibilities while gaining insights into planning, scheduling, and customer service.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Interns will coach children, engage in administrative tasks, assist with sales and marketing, develop leadership skills, and participate in GiANT Worldwide training.
INDUSTRY
Children’s Sports and Education
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Soccer Shots offers an internship for coaches focusing on character development through soccer for children aged 2 to 8. Interns will gain hands-on experience while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Founded in 2005, Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children's lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum, and communication. We specialize in programs for children ages 2 through 8 years old. We're passionate about what we do, and are looking to add people to our team who feel the same!
Employer Description
Soccer Shots is annually listed among the top franchises in youth fitness and recreation, and our expert-approved curriculum sets us apart from other enrichment programs. Soccer Shots has more than 140 franchises nationwide and in Canada, and we're the official 2-to-5-year-old program for the US Youth Soccer Association. We are also annually ranked among the best franchises in the nation with regard to financial strength and stability, growth rate, size of the system, years in business, and start-up costs. Click here to watch Soccer Shots: The Children's Soccer Experience and Stronger Youth: Beyond the Game
Local Franchise
Soccer Shots Lancaster & Lebanon (SSLL) franchise has been operating since 2005. Our single territory encompasses Lancaster and Lebanon Counties serving about 50 public, childcare, and school locations.The local office is housed at 509 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster, Pa.
Professional Development and Experiential Value
Soccer Shots is a leader in leaving a lasting, positive impact on the youth it serves. Through the game of soccer, children learn creative play and character skills, and our best-in-class and highly-trained coaches are the cornerstones of our growing brand. Interns with us serve as coaches, and will also be exposed to an elite franchise system and the inner workings of a successful small business.
Interns will be required to handle and present themselves in a professional manner, consistently arriving on time to assigned office hours, coaching sessions, and events. They will be expected to assist in the overall execution of a Soccer Shots season and will gain knowledge in the planning, scheduling, sales/marketing, customer service, and management side of the business.
Interns will be given the opportunity to develop leadership and professional skills through multiple tools, including GiANT Worldwide training and the Alliance employment model.
Academic/College Credit
Interns may qualify for academic credit through their respective educational institutions. Please notify us immediately if you are seeking academic credit through your school for this experience. With your help, Soccer Shots will work directly with your school’s registrar, your academic advisor, or your school’s internship/career department to allow this internship experience to count for academic credit.
More About the Internship
As Soccer Shots coaches, interns are:
Additionally, interns will have the opportunity to experience:
Administrative/Support
The Soccer Shots internship will encompass a minimum of 120 hours over an 11- to 13-week period from February through May 2025, with a maximum of 30 hours per week. The number of hours may vary per week and can be determined by the supervisor’s and the intern’s schedules. If your need is greater or less than the proposed hours please do not hesitate to communicate that with us. Additional events may arise for you to attend, but we will work to communicate these dates and times in advance.
During the initial weeks of the internship, the intern will be working closely with SSLL Leadership Team members to prepare for the upcoming season, including promotions, running demos, and building enrollment. During this period of time interns may be coaching approximately 50% of their load. Once the season starts, the intern's focus will shift to executing the program by coaching up to 70% of their load. Sessions will include daytime, afternoon, and weeknight hours as determined by the intern and the supervisor. Interns must commit to some if not all Saturday morning sessions that run no later than 1:00pm.
The intern will be compensated at a rate of $14 per hour. If possible, sessions will be scheduled within close proximity of the intern's residence.
Interested candidates should apply through this system.
Compensation: $14.00 per hour
Employer Description
Soccer Shots is annually listed among the top franchises in youth fitness and recreation, and our expert-approved curriculum sets us apart from other enrichment programs. Soccer Shots has more than 140 franchises nationwide and in Canada, and we're the official 2-to-5-year-old program for the US Youth Soccer Association. We are also annually ranked among the best franchises in the nation with regard to financial strength and stability, growth rate, size of the system, years in business, and start-up costs. Click here to watch Soccer Shots: The Children's Soccer Experience and Stronger Youth: Beyond the Game
Local Franchise
Soccer Shots Lancaster & Lebanon (SSLL) franchise has been operating since 2005. Our single territory encompasses Lancaster and Lebanon Counties serving about 50 public, childcare, and school locations.The local office is housed at 509 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster, Pa.
Professional Development and Experiential Value
Soccer Shots is a leader in leaving a lasting, positive impact on the youth it serves. Through the game of soccer, children learn creative play and character skills, and our best-in-class and highly-trained coaches are the cornerstones of our growing brand. Interns with us serve as coaches, and will also be exposed to an elite franchise system and the inner workings of a successful small business.
Interns will be required to handle and present themselves in a professional manner, consistently arriving on time to assigned office hours, coaching sessions, and events. They will be expected to assist in the overall execution of a Soccer Shots season and will gain knowledge in the planning, scheduling, sales/marketing, customer service, and management side of the business.
Interns will be given the opportunity to develop leadership and professional skills through multiple tools, including GiANT Worldwide training and the Alliance employment model.
Academic/College Credit
Interns may qualify for academic credit through their respective educational institutions. Please notify us immediately if you are seeking academic credit through your school for this experience. With your help, Soccer Shots will work directly with your school’s registrar, your academic advisor, or your school’s internship/career department to allow this internship experience to count for academic credit.
More About the Internship
As Soccer Shots coaches, interns are:
- 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
Administrative/Support
- Create, print, and distribute registration forms and promotional materials
- Prepare and keep a record of equipment sets and gear for instructors
- Assist in preparation of coach training meeting
- Prepare marketing documents
- Run demos and attend promo events
- Correspond with external audiences, including Center Directors and parents
- Participate in social media content creation and communication
- Attend Operator Training with new nationwide franchise owners and staff members, as available
- Attend team and staff meetings
- Participate in GiANT Worldwide Training
The Soccer Shots internship will encompass a minimum of 120 hours over an 11- to 13-week period from February through May 2025, with a maximum of 30 hours per week. The number of hours may vary per week and can be determined by the supervisor’s and the intern’s schedules. If your need is greater or less than the proposed hours please do not hesitate to communicate that with us. Additional events may arise for you to attend, but we will work to communicate these dates and times in advance.
During the initial weeks of the internship, the intern will be working closely with SSLL Leadership Team members to prepare for the upcoming season, including promotions, running demos, and building enrollment. During this period of time interns may be coaching approximately 50% of their load. Once the season starts, the intern's focus will shift to executing the program by coaching up to 70% of their load. Sessions will include daytime, afternoon, and weeknight hours as determined by the intern and the supervisor. Interns must commit to some if not all Saturday morning sessions that run no later than 1:00pm.
The intern will be compensated at a rate of $14 per hour. If possible, sessions will be scheduled within close proximity of the intern's residence.
Interested candidates should apply through this system.
Compensation: $14.00 per hour
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