Soccer Shots (Charlottesville) 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 & $12-14 per hour in office.

Training – 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.

Hybrid Work – Play in scenic areas of town AND in-office projects, some remote work is available.

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.

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.

Follow and apply macro-trends in the youth sports industry.

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

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.