Youth Soccer Coach

About the role

The Revolution Academy provides high‑quality developmental training in a professional, safe & competitive environment for players ages 5‑17 across the New England region. The part‑time player development coach delivers energetic and impactful coaching sessions to recreational, in‑town, travel and elite‑level players, working in various programs and locations based on experience, licenses and geography. Coaches participate in paid staff training events and receive an adidas uniform package and coaching equipment. This position is not for the New England Revolution MLS Next youth teams.

Responsibilities

• Train and coach various levels of players, ranging from recreational, in‑town, and travel sessions
• Train and coach in different programs and locations throughout New England
• Conduct coach education sessions for volunteer coaches
• Plan and run sessions taken from Revolution Academy curriculum and support materials
• Communicate to players, volunteer coaches, parents, and other members of the youth soccer communities
• Arrive at sessions a minimum of 15 minutes prior to start time
• Be available for a minimum of 3 sessions per week (during Spring and Fall seasons)
• Weeknight sessions run between 4 pm and 8 pm; weekend sessions run between 8 am and 2 pm
• Sessions will be based on location and availability and may differ from the above times
• Special projects and assignments as business dictates

Requirements

• Physical demands: regularly sit and use hands; frequently talk or hear; occasionally reach with hands and arms; regularly lift/move up to 10 lb, occasionally up to 25 lb; vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and focus adjustment
• Work environment: noise level sometimes loud; work in all types of weather, including extreme heat and cold

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 0–2 years of soccer coaching experience with players ages 5‑17 preferred
• Current medical clearance for fitness for duty, or ability to obtain it, required
• Current immunizations that meet Massachusetts Board of Health requirements, or ability to obtain them, required
• USSF Grassroots In‑Person coaching license required
• USSF D License preferred
• SafeSport certification required
• Heads Up Concussion Training required

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and lead training sessions
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail

Benefits

• Paid staff training events and workshops throughout the year
• Adidas uniform package
• Coaching equipment provided

Schedule

• Minimum