Soccer Shots Fall Internship

Employer Description

Founded in 2002, Soccer Shots is recognized as the premier intro to soccer provider throughout the United States, with a specific focus on children ages 2-8. Through franchising and a commitment to strong systems and training programs, Soccer Shots is now offered in over 170 territories in over 36 states around the US and Canada. Over 500,000 children will enjoy Soccer Shots this year!

Soccer Shots is consistently recognized as a Top 500 Franchise. In 2016, Soccer Shots was listed #194 on the list. Soccer Shots has been named the #1 Children’s Fitness Program in multiple years. Rankings are made based on categories such as financial strength and stability, growth rate, size of the system, years in business, and startup costs.

The local Soccer Shots franchise, called “Soccer Shots Southwest Connecticut” (the Company), was established in 2021. It covers Fairfield County, and parts of New Haven, and Middlesex Counties in Southwestern Connecticut. Our headquarters are located in Fairfield, CT. The Company is a family owned and operated business, owned by David, Kelley, and Antonio Alejos. The Company offers year‑round Soccer Shots programs at nearly 100 locations, serves over 2,000 participants annually, and employs approximately 20 part‑time coaches.

2 Trap Falls Rd 318, Shelton, Throughout Fairfield County, Connecticut

David Alejos, Executive Director

Phone: 203‑615‑8225 (company phone)

Soccer Shots is a leader in leaving a lasting, positive impact on the youth it serves. Through the game of soccer, children learn creative play and character skills. With supervision from the manager, the student intern will be exposed to a successful franchise system and the inner workings of a small business while increasing proficiency in delivering an athletic program to youth.

The student intern will be required to handle and present himself/herself in a professional manner, consistently arriving on time to assigned office hours, coaching sessions, and events. He/She will be expected to assist in the overall execution of a Soccer Shots season and will gain knowledge in planning, scheduling, sales/marketing, customer service, and management. Throughout the season, the intern will have the opportunity to lead the efforts to organize and coordinate an annual clinic or event, which is an important aspect of Soccer Shots’ community outreach.

The student intern will also participate in instructing Soccer Shots sessions, giving him/her experience in coaching youth and working with parents and directors of childcare centers.

This internship experience may or may not already be an approved academic credit internship with your school. Please make sure to notify us immediately if you are seeking academic credit through your school for this experience. With your help, Soccer Shots will work directly with your school’s registrar, your academic advisor, or your school’s internship/career department to allow this internship experience to count for academic credit.

• Assist in the overall execution of the scheduled Soccer Shots season
• Plan and run free clinic
• Coach sessions throughout the season
• Video/photo projects

• Run demos and attend promo events
• Participate in selling
• Correspond with center directors
• Participate in social media content creation and communication

• Create, print, and distribute registration forms and promotional materials
• Prepare and keep record of equipment sets and gear for instructors
• Assist in preparation of instructor training meeting
• Prepare marketing documents
• Data entry

• Attend regional meetings, as available
• Attend Director Round Table discussions and staff meetings, as available
• Submit final report to Soccer Shots on experience

A performance evaluation will occur at 4 weeks and at the conclusion of the internship experience. The evaluation will consider the following general…