About the role#
This paid internship offers hands-on experience in youth sports management. You will split your time between coaching on the field and supporting office operations. The role runs from August 17 to December 4, 2026, and requires at least 30 hours of work per week. You must be available to work on weekends.
What you'll do#
- Lead fun and engaging soccer sessions for children ages 18 months to 8 years.
- Assist with daily business operations in the office.
- Support local marketing initiatives.
- Help coordinate and attend community events.
What you'll need#
- A genuine interest in impacting children through sports and fitness.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- A valid driver’s license and access to an insured personal vehicle.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Prior experience working with children is preferred, though soccer experience is not required.
- Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Operations Management, Psychology, Communications, or Kinesiology.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Fairfax, Virginia.
- The work is a hybrid of on-field coaching and office-based tasks.
- Reliable transportation is required to travel between the office and various coaching sites.
About Soccer Shots Franchising
Soccer Shots Franchising operates an international program focused on soccer and character development for children aged two to eight. The curriculum relies on childhood education specialists and licensed coaches to deliver instruction. The organization supports 120 franchises across 43 states and two Canadian provinces. It is based in Middletown, Pennsylvania, and maintains a staff of 51 to 200 employees.
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