Soccer for Success Head Coach
Posted by: Washington Youth Soccer
Description
Soccer for Success is the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s innovative youth development program that uses soccer as a tool to combat childhood obesity and promote healthy lifestyles for children in under-resourced urban communities. For more information on this innovative program click here: Soccer for Success
Washington Youth Soccer is the state's affiliate for US Youth Soccer and is the sixth largest membership in the nation; our organization represents over 128,000 players (ages 4-19) and their families, 15,000 coaches on 12,000 teams and 6,500 referees in the state of Washington. Washington Youth Soccer’s mission is to foster the physical, mental and emotional growth and development of the State of Washington's youth through the sport of soccer at all levels of age and competition.
JOB SUMMARY
This position will lead the implementation and oversight of the Soccer for Success program in one of the nineteen elementary school locations across South Seattle (Kent, Auburn, Highline, Tukwila). The Head Coach must follow the U.S. Soccer Foundation curriculum and abide by all Washington Youth Soccer and school district policies. Individual program schedules will be determined by Washington Youth Soccer and the school, but the format will be: three 90 minutes sessions per week, spread over two 12-week seasons (fall/spring), immediately following the end of the school day. Start times range from 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm. Coaches will be expected to work for 2 hours on each of the three days.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Implements U.S. Soccer Foundation Soccer for Success curriculum.
2. Oversees practice sessions that are both stimulating and instructive, conducted on a regular basis with the goal of developing the players greatest potential; teaches basic fundamental skills of soccer; emphasizes and promotes healthy, active lifestyles, good sportsmanship and nutritional eating.
3. Supervises players to promote effective student learning through participation in athletic activities and nutritional education.
4. Instructs 2-3 hour coaching clinic for interested for teachers/parents once per year.
5. Oversees equipment and systematic return of all equipment at the finish of each session and season.
6. Oversees 2 Assistant Coaches and potential Volunteer Coaches.
7. Oversees delivery of healthy snack at the start of each session.
8. Follows and implements required monitoring and evaluation policies/tools, including weekly reports, attendance monitoring, BMI and pacer testing etc,
OTHER JOB DUTIES
1. Attends mandatory August training
2. Attends all Washington Youth Soccer Soccer for Success coaching meetings
3. Attends and assists at Family Engagement Events
4. Follows school district procedures for handling injuries
5. Builds professional relationships with school and community partner representatives
6. Communicates with Washington Youth Soccer lead on a weekly basis; daily if needed
RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to Washington Youth Soccer Soccer for Success Lead
Works in partnership with school and community partners
CONDITIONS
Work with elementary students in outdoor playing field or indoor course/gymnasium, depending on school location; physical ability to lift and move sports equipment and demonstrate sport skills; may be exposed to inclement weather.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school or equivalent and 3 years of soccer coaching experience; must be at least 21 years of age (WIAA regulation). Experience overseeing and developing youth soccer coaches preferred. Experience working with diverse and varied socio-economic backgrounds and elementary aged students. Preference will be given to coaches with a US Soccer National "D" License or Washington Youth Soccer "E" Certificate or extensive coaching experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of youth soccer and coaching best practices
Ability to maintain a professional relationship with School and Community Partners
Ability to work with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting
Ability to develop concepts such teamwork, healthy lifestyles, sportsmanship and nutrition
Ability to oversee Assistant Coaches and Volunteer Coaches
Ability to instruct coaching clinic for interested volunteers
Ability to follow reporting requirements set forth by Washington Youth Soccer
Ability to implement monitoring requirements such as: BMI testing and Player Surveys
Ability to coach both fall and spring season preferred
Licenses/Special Requirements:
First Aid Certificate and CPR card are required.
Must be able to pass the Washington Youth Soccer Risk Management Assessment and Federal Background Check.
Washington Youth Soccer Coaching Education "E" Certificate/License preferred
How to apply
To apply, complete this Application Form. Please include a cover letter, indicating your interest in coaching for the Soccer for Success program.
Also, indicate if you are available to attend a 4 day training (July 26-29) in Washington DC hosted by U.S. Soccer Foundation. If you are available and interested in the DC training, please highlight why you believe you should be chosen.
