Soccer Coach

**Who We Are**

We are a fast-growing leader in children’s programming who offer high-quality bike, swim and soccer lessons across North America. By teaching fundamental skills, building confidence and igniting their sense of adventure, we can forever impact the life of a child. Pedalheads also offers a generous bursary program and give back program through annual social giving, and we are continuously working on meaningful ways to make communities better for having us there.

**What's Important To Us**
- Exceptional communication skills, the ability to engage both children and parents alike
- Self-motivation and passion about early childhood education through sport & activity
- Responsibility, being able to demonstrate good initiative to priorities safety in a fun and engaging environment
- Fun - Team players, able to build positive relationships across the organization. You will contribute to our open and inclusive workspace in your own and confident way

**What We Are Looking For**

Do you have a passion for working with children and LOVE sports? We are looking for confident characters to teach foundational soccer skills to our 2-12 year old soccer stars. Pedalheads Soccer is a program like no other which requires our coaches to channel their inner child and put their imagination and creativity to the test. Our coaches use humor, songs and story-telling to make our little players fall in love with soccer. We are looking for coaches who can instruct our year-round weekend classes **a**nd** our seasonal camps that run Monday - Friday in the Spring and Summer. Either role would be well-fitted for someone who has, or is working on, their Early Childhood Education qualification or enjoys team sports or performing arts. Experience in either playing or coaching sports is preferred though this does not have to be soccer specific, as full training will be given.- Coaches hired for the Year-Round role may also have the opportunity to take on additional hours through our Seasonal Camps in the Spring and Summer.
- **S**easonal Camp Role -**This role is perfect for someone looking for 20 to 40 hours/week during the Spring (March 16 - 27th) and/or summer breaks (June 29 - August 28th).

**Responsibilities**
- Teaching our weekend or daily Pedalheads Soccer programs for children ages 2-12 years
- Actively introduce children to new soccer skills through our engaging curriculum
- Ensure the health and safety of children at our classes and camps
- Act as a positive role model and leader at all times
- Communicate regularly with parents about their child’s progress

**Skills, Knowledge and Experience**
- A confident communicator who can get on the children's level and encourage and support them to achieve their individual potentials
- Physically fit and able to work 4+ hours per day
- Reliable and able to commit to weekends through the year and/or Weekdays in the spring and summer
- Able to commute to sites across the lower mainland
- Has 2+ years of experience with children
- Possesses or can attain a current First Aid CPR-C certificate prior to starting
- Holds a satisfactory criminal record check (for employees 18+) or character reference check (for employees under 18)

**Wage**
$20.00 - $22.50 plus 4% in lieu of benefits.

**Locations**
- Vancouver
- North Vancouver
- Burnaby
- Richmond
- Port Coquitlam
- Langley

**Schedule**
- **Year Round**: Saturday & Sunday mornings
- **Seasonal**: Monday - Friday
- Spring: March 16 - 27th
- Summer: June 29 - August 28th
- Work location: On site

**Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion**
- Pedalheads is committed to creating and upholding a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment that is respectful and welcoming to everyone. We believe that our programs are enriched by the presence of many voices from a variety of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds, political beliefs, ages, sexual identities and orientation, socio-economic backgrounds and physical and cognitive abilities._

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