Soccer Instructor

**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.

**Our mission**

We inspire kids to believe in themselves.

**What's Important to us**
- Exceptional communication skills, the ability to engage both children and parents alike
- Self-motivated and passionate about early childhood education through sport & activity
- Responsible, able to demonstrate good initiative to priorities safety in a fun and engaging environment
- Fun - is a team player, able to build positive relationships across the organization. You will contribute to our open and inclusive workspace in your own and confident way

**Culture**

Our people consistently attribute their love of working at Pedalheads to the culture and team. We’re all about creating a supportive, energizing team environment with fun, friendly and driven people.

**Purpose**

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

**Opportunity**

Do you have a passion for working with children and LOVE sport? We are looking for confident characters to teach foundational soccer skills to our 2-8-year old soccer stars.

Pedalheads Soccer is a program like no other which requires you to channel your inner child and put your imagination and creativity to the test. Our coaches use humour, songs and adventures to make our little players fall in love with soccer.

**The Role**

This job is perfect for someone looking for part time hours (in school, working alongside another job etc). This 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.

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

**Skills, Knowledge and Experience**
- 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
- Currently living in Metro Vancouver, BC
- Able to commute to sites across the lower mainland
- 2+ years of experience with children
- Possession of a current standard First Aid CPR-C certificate prior to starting
- Satisfactory criminal record check (for employees 18+) or character reference check (for employees under 18).

**Direct reports**
- This role has no direct reports

**PAY AND PERKS**

Finding the perfect person for this job is very important to us and we recognize the value in that;

**Schedule**
- Weekends only
- Expected hours: 5 - 15 per week
- Work location: on site

**APPLICATION PROCESS**
- 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._