Development Academy Soccer Coach

About Steel Sports

Steel Sports is a Social Impact business, located in nine (9) different regions from coast to coast. Our mission is to inspire youth to reach their potential, on and off the field, by developing them as athletes and people through the Steel Sports coaching system, "The Lasorda Way". Through its "kids first" approach, Steel Sports is establishing the Steel standard in youth sports and coaching, forging the next generation of leaders by instilling Steel Sports' core values: Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, and Commitment. Steel Sports creates a positive youth sports experience - building character and teaching life lessons - for over 100,000 athletes each year. In addition to Steel Soccer, Steel Sports operates Team Steel Baseball and Softball at Baseball Heaven. Steel Sports believes strongly in the impact of our coaches and invests regularly in their ongoing professional development and coach education. This role includes opportunities for optional travel and the ability to collaborate with other professional coaches across the country. Sports Unify.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct soccer training sessions for players of various ages and skill levels
• Teach fundamental soccer skills, techniques, and strategies
• Develop and implement practice drills and game plans
• Provide guidance and feedback to players to help them improve their performance
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and a positive learning environment
• Ensure the safety of all players during training sessions and games
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding player progress and team updates
• Attend team meetings, coaching clinics, and workshops to enhance coaching skills

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee needs sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.