Benefits:

Monthly Gas Stipend

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Soccer Shots Little Rock is seeking a scrappy individual who loves to provide cadence and consistency for a team while executing our vision. Join us in our relentless pursuit to build “Stronger Youth, Beyond the Game.” Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program focusing on character development and fun for children ages 2-10. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, curriculum, and communication.

We coach at different daycares, preschools, and community parks throughout the Greater Little Rock Area. Our goal is "to provide a beloved growth experience for every child and a remarkable experience for every family."

Job Responsibilities

• Achieving Seasonal Staffing Goals: Collaborate with the leadership team to determine coaching needs each season. Use various resources to recruit and hire enough qualified coaches for every location while maintaining and updating active job postings on CareerPlug and other recruitment platforms.

• Networking and Outreach: Attend job fairs, community events, and utilize social media to attract qualified coaching candidates. Develop partnerships with local colleges, universities, and community organizations to expand the recruitment network.

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Oversee the entire hiring process, including reviewing resumes, conducting assessments, phone screens, in-person interviews, coaching auditions, performing reference checks, and extending job offers.

• Onboarding: Lead the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring all required paperwork is completed and that new coaches receive necessary training and orientation, including creating training schedules.

Coaching Support

• Coaching Development: Coordinate and oversee training programs for coaches to ensure they deliver high-quality soccer sessions that align with Soccer Shots’ curriculum and standards.

• Support and Supervision: Provide ongoing support to coaches, including observing coaching sessions, providing feedback, and assisting with professional development. This is done through 1on1's and evaluations.

• Coach Transitions: Assist coaches transitioning to new locations at the beginning of each season. Ensure they are introduced to directors, set up at new sites, and prepared for their first classes.

Compliance and Record-Keeping

• Employee Records Management: Maintain accurate employee files, ensuring compliance with all local laws and regulations.

• Background Checks and Certifications: Monitor background checks and certifications for all coaches, ensuring they are current and renewed as needed without disrupting coaching schedules.

Administrative and Marketing Support

• Preseason Logistics: Support preseason logistics and assist in delivering marketing materials.

• Meetings: Attend team and departmental meetings to stay aligned with organizational goals.

• Marketing Events: Participate in marketing events at partner locations to promote the Soccer Shots program during drop-off/pickup or open house events.

Coaching Duties

• Coaching Sessions: Coach engaging and enthusiastic soccer sessions for children ages 2-10 to stay connected with the coaching experience and maintain a pulse on program delivery. This time will also be used for coaching interviews.

Qualifications

Alignment with Soccer Shots Core Values:

• We own it

• We are stronger together

• We grow

• We pursue excellence

• We care

• We are candid

• Secondary education required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Previous leadership experience

• Previous recruiting experience

• Previous soccer-related experience

• Enjoys developing/coaching employees

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal

• Proficiency in computer applications (Apple Products, Microsoft Office, Google Suite)