Part-Time Salaried Youth Sports Leadership Position

Build Your Career in Youth Sports Leadership
Soccer Shots is hiring a part-time salaried Vice-Captain to help lead high-quality youth sports programs throughout Berks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties.

Position Overview

Position: Vice-Captain
Employment Status: Part-time, salaried, exempt, and at-will
Compensation: $650 per week
Payroll: Semi-monthly
Fuel Allowance: Company fuel card with an allowance of up to $100 per month
Schedule: Five days per week, including one weekend day
Session Load: Generally 30 or more sessions per week during peak seasons
Availability Window: Sessions and responsibilities may be scheduled between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM
Service Area: Berks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties

Scheduling will consider known school, work, and personal commitments whenever possible.

Why This Role Stands Out

The Vice-Captain position provides consistent compensation and meaningful leadership experience in:

• Youth sports coaching and instruction
• Early childhood development
• Program and location management
• Leadership and professional communication
• Staff, family, school, and partner relationships
• Schedule and attendance management
• Administrative organization and documentation
• Customer service and issue resolution
• Camps, demonstrations, and community events
• Multi-sport and enrichment programming

Compensation and Benefits

Weekly Salary

• $650 per week
• Paid semi-monthly
• Compensation includes the regular assigned coaching schedule and related Vice-Captain responsibilities

Fuel Allowance

• Company fuel card
• Maximum allowance of $100 per month

Paid Time Off

• Four paid time-off days per season
• At least two weeks’ notice is required
• PTO may not be used during the first or final week of a season
• PTO may not be used more than once at the same program location
• Additional pre-scheduled time away beyond the four paid days will be unpaid

Additional Sessions

Sessions accepted outside the regular salaried schedule may be paid at the Vice-Captain’s normal coaching rate when approved.

Bonuses and Incentives

Vice-Captains may be eligible for applicable coaching incentives, including:

• Perfect-attendance bonuses
• Substitute-coaching bonuses
• Positive parent-feedback bonuses
• Employee-referral bonuses

Additional Benefits

• Paid training and professional development
• Reimbursement for required state clearances
• Structured curriculum and coaching support
• Leadership and advancement opportunities
• Experience applicable to careers in education, coaching, sports management, recreation, childcare, business operations, and youth development
• Observed holidays when applicable

What You’ll Do

Leadership and Program Execution

• Oversee and execute assigned Soccer Shots programs and seasons
• Serve as a reliable leader and positive representative of the organization
• Model professionalism, preparation, consistency, and accountability
• Maintain dependable attendance and arrive prepared for every assignment
• Attend required training sessions, development days, meetings, and team events
• Support the Coaching Team and Leadership Team with seasonal priorities

Coaching and Curriculum Delivery

• Lead engaging soccer sessions for children approximately 18 months through 8 years old
• Follow the approved Soccer Shots curriculum and weekly lesson structure
• Reinforce weekly character words and age-appropriate learning objectives
• Create a safe, positive, inclusive, and high-energy environment
• Demonstrate basic soccer skills, movement activities, and games
• Adjust coaching methods based on children’s ages, abilities, and needs
• Support introductory basketball and movement-based enrichment programs as assigned

Site Ownership and Communication

• Take ownership of assigned schools, childcare centers, parks, and community programs
• Arrive approximately 15 minutes before the first scheduled session
• Review attendance and relevant site notes before coaching
• Connect professionally with teachers, directors, administrators, and site staff
• Communicate appropriately with families and program partners
• Address routine questions and promptly escalate concerns, incidents, or sensitive situations
• Maintain updated site-specific information and operational notes

Administration and Documentation

• Cross-reference schedules and attendance information regularly
• Complete required payroll and timekeeping documentation by established deadlines
• Maintain accurate attendance records
• Complete incident reports and other required documentation
• Manage guest passes, marketing materials, and program handouts when assigned
• Support coach or child spotlight features
• Assist with end-of-season medals, certificates, and program materials
• Communicate scheduling discrepancies or attendance concerns promptly

Scheduling and Seasonal Support

• Maintain dependable availability five days per week, including one weekend day
• Coach approximately 30 or more sessions per week during peak seasons
• Travel reliably between assigned program locations
• Support substitute assignments and coverage needs when available
• Assist with demonstrations, camps, make-up sessions, and special events
• Participate in flyer distribution and community outreach when assigned
• Support preseason preparation and postseason organization
• Assist with occasional field, equipment, or office-related responsibilities

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with young children
• Energetic, encouraging, and confident
• Dependable, punctual, and organized
• Comfortable leading groups independently
• Able to communicate professionally with families, schools, and coworkers
• Capable of managing multiple locations and weekly responsibilities
• Patient, adaptable, and focused on safety
• Able to follow an established curriculum while bringing personality and energy
• Comfortable receiving feedback and being held accountable to performance standards
• Willing to support coaching, administrative, and seasonal operational needs
• Able to stand, jog, demonstrate basic skills, carry equipment, and remain active throughout sessions
• Able to travel reliably throughout the assigned service area
• Able to obtain all required state and federal clearances

Preferred Experience

Experience in any of the following areas is also helpful:

• Youth sports coaching
• Soccer instruction or playing experience
• Early childhood education
• Childcare or preschool programming
• Camps and recreation programs
• Teaching or classroom management
• Sports management
• Customer service
• Team leadership
• Program coordination
• Scheduling or administrative support

Who We Are

Soccer Shots is the leading introductory soccer program for children and is consistently recognized among the nation’s top franchise organizations. We are part of Stronger Youth Brands and proudly partner with schools, childcare centers, townships, and communities to positively impact children through sports, movement, and character development.

Our coaches and field leaders are the heart of our program. They bring our curriculum to life while helping children build confidence, develop important life skills, and experience the joy of sports in a positive environment.

As our organization continues to grow, we are expanding beyond soccer into basketball, movement-based enrichment, camps, and additional youth-development opportunities. Our Vice-Captains will play an important role in helping us grow while maintaining the dependable and high-quality experience our families and partners expect.

Our Core Values

We Care
We’re Stronger Together
We Are Candid
We Own It
We Pursue Excellence
We Grow

Apply Today

If you are a dependable youth coach who is ready to take the next step into leadership, program ownership, and youth sports management, we would love to meet you.

Apply today to become a Vice-Captain with Soccer Shots Berks, Chester, Delaware & Montgomery County and help us provide an exceptional experience for children, families, schools, and communities.