SoccerTots Instructors Wanted!
DC SoccerTots is searching for Part Time Instructors who want to have fun while they work. As a SoccerTots instructor you will be influencing and developing young bodies and minds. It is a rewarding opportunity to teach kids and stay in shape while having fun.
The following are the SoccerTots instructor's goals:
- Develop student motor skills and soccer skills.
- Create a fun, soccer related experience that the students enjoy.
- Build self esteem in each and every student (lots of Hi-fives).
- Develop student social skills.
DC SoccerTots runs classes in Chantilly, Greenbelt, Haymarket, Manassas and Washington, DC with more locations coming soon. Classes are held on weekday and weekend mornings and some weekday afternoons. You will be coaching kids from 18 months up to 6 years, split into age appropriate classes. Soccer and age group experience is preferred but not mandatory. A strong desire to work with young kids is required.
All training, equipment and class curriculums are provided. All you need is a positive attitude, a big smile and lots of energy.
We offer paid training at $10 per class and a starting rate of $12.50 - $17.00 per 50 minute class when assigned your own classes.
You must be at least 18 years of age, have reliable transportation, be able to commit to at least 6 months of classes, and pass a background check to be considered for a position.
Skills and Attributes for Instructors
- Understand the objectives of the curriculum and games
- Ability to plan and organize class content
- Ability to motivate and engage kids in activities
- Ability to give good clear explanation of activities
- Ability to give a good demonstration of activities
- Ability to deal effectively with inappropriate behavior without alienating the child
- Ability to be flexible if classes are not going well
- Ability to make kids smile and laugh
- Love kids
- Are patient with kids
- Enthusiastic and positive
- Understand how kids develop and learn
- Recognize and appreciate individual differences in kids
- Ability to challenge kids
- Can teach appropriate values in kids
- Always willing to learn
Job Description
Teaching – Direct classes of 4 to 12 players ages 2 to 10 years old. The instructor is charged with directing the activities, teaching the kids good motor skills, good soccer skills, and some behavior skills.
Sales and Customer Service – SoccerTots and SoccerTouch depends entirely upon customer satisfaction to survive. The instructor plays the pivotal role in both the student and parent customer experience. Besides teaching, the instructor helps parents register for class, sort out schedule issues, give student evaluations, and is charged with establishing a positive relationship with each and every parent. Instructors are expected to be knowledgeable on all the programs offered and to help sell and enroll students.
Equipment and set up – The instructor is responsible for the equipment they will be using in class that day. Sometimes this entails getting the equipment out of storage and placing it back again at the end of class.
Class Management – This is keeping track of the students progress and reporting it to parents. This also entails taking attendance and checking on kids who haven't shown up in a couple of weeks. This entails a wide variety of small tasks that insure things go smoothly in your class, such as handing out information flyers and T-shirts.
Training – Instructors may be asked to train new instructors. Training also includes attending periodic training sessions.
Instructing kids in the SoccerTots program is a well paying, rewarding, and fun job. If you have a desire and think you are qualified contact us today!
Application Instructions
Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume to jobs@soccertotsva.com.
The cover letter should include the following information:
- Prefered facility
- Days & times available to work
- Experience working with children
- And the reason why you think you are a good fit for SoccerTots
