Lead Preschool Coach
Fontana Area (12 ECE Units Required)
Before You Apply
This position is designed for early childhood professionals who are passionate about helping young children thrive through movement, play, and positive relationships.
To be considered, applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Minimum 12 completed semester units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development
- Professional experience working with preschool-aged children
- Availability Monday through Thursday during weekday afternoons
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the Fontana Area
- A desire to learn, take initiative, and grow professionally
- The ability to commit to working throughout the school year (August through May), as consistency is essential for the children, families, and schools we serve
Applicants who do not meet these minimum qualifications will not be considered.
Whether you're an experienced early childhood professional or an Early Childhood Education student who has completed at least 12 ECE units, if you're passionate about helping children learn and grow, we'd love to hear from you.
More Than a Coaching Job. A Leadership Opportunity.
If you're looking for a position where you can make a meaningful difference in children's lives while growing professionally, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for.
Soccer Shots Inland Empire East is seeking an enthusiastic, dependable, and relationship-focused professional to serve as the Lead Preschool Coach for the Fontana Area. This role combines coaching, leadership, relationship-building, and community engagement, giving you the opportunity to positively impact hundreds of children while helping expand one of the nation's leading children's enrichment franchises.
As the Lead Preschool Coach, you'll become the primary Soccer Shots representative for your assigned schools and childcare partners. You'll coach engaging soccer enrichment programs, build lasting relationships with preschool directors, teachers, and families, maintain exceptional program quality, and help introduce Soccer Shots to even more children throughout the Fontana community.
While this position currently begins as a part-time opportunity, our vision is to grow this role into a full-time leadership position as our programs continue expanding throughout the Fontana Area.
Schedule & Commitment
Programs are primarily scheduled Monday through Thursday during the school day and weekday afternoons/early evenings, with schedules varying based on the needs of our school partners. Additional evening or weekend opportunities may occasionally become available through public programs, camps, community events, training, or special activities.
Because our schools and families rely on consistency, we're looking for someone who values reliability and can make a commitment to supporting our programs throughout the school year (August through May). The relationships our coaches build with children, teachers, and school directors are one of the most meaningful parts of the Soccer Shots experience, and we believe children thrive when they can count on seeing the same trusted coach each week.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career with an organization that believes in promoting from within and investing in great people.
About Soccer Shots
Soccer Shots is the nation's premier children's soccer enrichment program, serving children ages 2 through 8 years.
Our nationally recognized curriculum combines age-appropriate soccer instruction with character development to help children build confidence, respect, teamwork, perseverance, and a lifelong love of being active.
For many children, Soccer Shots is the highlight of their week. Every session is designed to be fun, educational, encouraging, and memorable while helping children develop skills that extend far beyond the soccer field.
Why This Opportunity Is Different
This isn't simply another coaching position.
As the Lead Preschool Coach for the Fontana Area, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Become the trusted Soccer Shots representative for your assigned schools and childcare partners
- Build meaningful relationships with preschool directors, teachers, and families
- Coach engaging programs that help children develop confidence, character, teamwork, and a love of learning
- Help expand Soccer Shots throughout the Fontana community
- Mentor and support future coaches as our organization grows
- Develop professionally while building a long-term leadership career
Who We're Looking For
This position is an excellent fit for:
- Preschool Teachers
- Early Childhood Educators
- Child Development Professionals
- Childcare Center Teachers
- Preschool Assistant Directors
- Early Childhood Education Students
- Children's Enrichment Instructors
We're looking for someone who is dependable, professional, energetic, organized, and passionate about helping young children succeed.
The ideal candidate naturally builds relationships, communicates well with parents and school staff, takes initiative, enjoys being active, and leads by example.
As the Lead Preschool Coach, you'll oversee Soccer Shots programs throughout the Fontana Area while serving as the primary point of contact for your assigned schools and childcare centers.
This role combines coaching, relationship management, community outreach, and program development. You'll help ensure every child receives an engaging, educational, and safe Soccer Shots experience while representing our organization with professionalism and enthusiasm.
What Success Looks Like
Successful Lead Preschool Coaches build trusted relationships with schools, create engaging and memorable experiences for children, communicate professionally with families, and consistently represent Soccer Shots with enthusiasm, reliability, and excellence. They take initiative, enjoy learning, and help us create an experience that children, parents, and school partners look forward to every week.
What You'll Do
Coach Exceptional Programs
- Deliver engaging Soccer Shots sessions for children ages 2 to 10
- Create fun, age-appropriate experiences using our nationally recognized curriculum
- Foster confidence, respect, teamwork, perseverance, and character development
- Create a safe, welcoming environment where every child feels encouraged and successful
Lead Your Territory
- Oversee Soccer Shots programs throughout the Fontana Area
- Maintain exceptional program quality across assigned locations
- Manage attendance, equipment, scheduling, and daily program operations
- Represent Soccer Shots with professionalism and consistency
Build Strong Relationships
- Serve as the primary contact for preschool directors, teachers, and school staff
- Communicate professionally with parents and caregivers
- Build trust through reliability, consistency, and excellent customer service
Help Grow Soccer Shots
- Support the development of new school and community partnerships
- Represent Soccer Shots at school visits, community events, and networking opportunities
- Help launch new programs and strengthen existing relationships
Grow as a Leader
- Lead by example through professionalism and accountability
- Support and mentor future coaches
- Take on increasing leadership responsibilities as the organization continues to grow
Required Qualifications
Education
- Minimum 12 completed semester units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (required)
- Experience working with preschool-aged children
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Confident communicating professionally with parents, school directors, and teachers through email, phone calls, and text messages while providing outstanding customer service
- Self-motivated, dependable, and committed to excellence
Employment Requirements
Applicants must be eligible to work in licensed preschool environments, including:
- DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background Check
- Child Abuse Clearance (if required)
- Current TB Clearance
- Proof of MMR vaccination
- Proof of Tdap vaccination
Additional Requirements
- Reliable transportation
- Valid California driver's license and proof of insurance
- CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to actively coach outdoors while standing, jogging, demonstrating activities, and engaging with young children as well as coach indoors in smaller settings
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay of $21-$24, depending on experience
- Paid comprehensive training
- Mileage reimbursement
- Leadership development and mentoring
- Opportunities for advancement
- Supportive, mission-driven team culture
- The opportunity to become one of the best parts of a child's week
Build Something Bigger Than a Job
At Soccer Shots Inland Empire East, we believe a great coach can change a child's day—and sometimes even their life.
We're looking for someone who wants to be more than an instructor. We're looking for someone who wants to become a trusted role model, build meaningful relationships within their community, and help children develop confidence, character, and a lifelong love of being active.
If you're passionate about early childhood education, committed to excellence, and excited about growing into a leadership opportunity, we'd love to meet you.
Join Soccer Shots Inland Empire East and help create the highlight of a child's week—one child, one school, and one community at a time.
