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August 19, 2015

Preschool Soccer Coaches - Skyline Soccer Association -

Skyline Soccer Association is looking for energetic Staff Coaches to assist during the fall season of our Grasshoppers & Munchkins soccer program. One of the oldest soccer clubs in Denver, we serve roughly 3,000 players each season. Our Grasshoppers and Munchkins program is specifically designed to teach 2.5 -- 5 yr. old players the very basics of soccer while playing games, making friends, and having fun!

Staff Coach Responsibilities Include:
• Field set up
• Facilitate group warm-up
• As needed, coach a team of 8-12 players, ages 2.5 -- 3 or 4 -- 5 years old
• Assist volunteer parent coaches with team activities as requested
• Tear down fields and equipment at the end of each session

Position Requirements:
• Must be comfortable working with children ages 2.5 - 5 yrs. old in a team atmosphere. Extensive soccer knowledge is not required- we're looking for energetic people who understand how to relate to and engage children of this age. 
• Must be comfortable leading a group through soccer related activities for 45 - 60 minutes on your own (coaching plans are provided, but not extensive training)
• Must be punctual, reliable, and bring a smile to the field each week!
• Must be able to pass a national background check
• Must be legally approved to work in the United States
• MUST have reliable transportation

The beginning pay for this position is $12/hr.

The fall season will run from September 8th through October 19th. In the event we need to cancel a session or two due to weather, then the season may be extended up to two weeks. Sessions are held on Saturday mornings (8:15am - 11:30/1pm), Monday evenings (4:30 - 6:30pm), Tuesday evenings (4:30 - 6:30pm), Wednesday evenings (4:30 - 6:30pm), and Thursday evenings (4:30 - 6:30pm) at a variety of parks around the Denver-metro area. Please view our program locations here.

Weekday work time commitments run from 4:30 - 6:30 pm; Saturday work time commitments run from 8:15am - 11:30 am/1pm (depending on location). The sessions you sign up to work are where you will meet once a week, at the same time and place, for six sessions. You do NOT have to commit to all the sessions, but precedence will be given to applicants who can commit to two or more sessions and especially those who can commit to Saturdays. 

If you feel you are qualified for this position, please apply online . If we decide to move forward with you as a potential candidate, we will contact you for an interview. 



To learn more about our program, please visit our website. Also, feel free to email or call our Youth Director with any questions you have regarding the position or our soccer programs.