Youth Soccer Coach

About the role

Alexandria Soccer Association (ASA) is seeking energetic and committed coaches to join our team and support players across a variety of youth programs. These programs include, but are not limited to, Junior Academy, Ball Mastery, Tots, Academy, and the Alexandria Growth Program (AGP).

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more practices per week, aligned with ASA’s curriculum and player development goals.
• Coach games or weekend events, including setup, player rotation, and in-game support.
• Promote sportsmanship and teamwork by modeling respect for players, opponents, referees, and other coaches.
• Communicate proactively and professionally with parents, players, and ASA staff.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and player-centered environment at all sessions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children (e.g., coaching, teaching, camp counseling, mentoring, babysitting, etc.)
• Enthusiastic, dependable, and passionate about youth development through sport
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Reliable transportation and commitment to punctuality

Physical Requirements

• The job may require the coach to function in high-activity indoor and outdoor sports venues and to be exposed to inclement weather of varying degrees.
• While performing the duties of this job, the coach may be required to stand for long periods of time and walk long distances.
• The coach may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, sit, lift, and/or move up to 25 pounds.

About Alexandria Soccer Association

Alexandria Soccer Association (ASA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, established in 1970 in Alexandria, Virginia. The mission of ASA is to connect and engage the community through high quality, accessible, sports programs that positively impact Alexandria. The vision of the club is to be a leading community organization that empowers participants to achieve their greatest potential.