Soccer Coach

Duties

• 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

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of soccer fundamentals and coaching techniques
• Ability to work with diverse groups of players and adults
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Physical stamina and ability to lead group activities
• Passion for youth sports and social impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in coaching, education, sports science, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of coaching experience, preferably in youth sports
• Experience working with diverse populations and promoting inclusion
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Skills

• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire young athletes
• Knowledge of youth sports development and best practices

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing education
• Collaboration with other professional coaches across the country
• Positive youth sports experience fostering character and life lessons
• Support for inclusion, diversity, equity, allyship, and leadership in sports

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can include some travel.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 require by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.