After-School Soccer Coach & Youth Mentor

New York Edge; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

New York Edge is seeking a Soccer Specialist to lead age-appropriate instruction in after-school programs in New York City public schools. You will organize and supervise soccer activities, ensuring safety and engagement for youth participants.

You will follow the provided curriculum, motivate students to stay active, and coordinate with program staff. This part-time role fits 9–15 hours weekly, typically Monday through Friday after school, in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in Soccer and have experience successfully teaching and instructing youth.
• Prior experience teaching and instructing youth preferred
• Must be able to follow a curriculum
• Must be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Motivate students to be active daily.
• Ensure daily activity lesson plans and projects are structured and age-appropriate and have clear learning goals based on the provided Soccer and physical activity guide.
• Communicate with the Program Director and Center for Soccer and Wellness regarding the calendar of programs, leagues, tournaments, and special events.
• Motivate and encourage students to participate in organization-wide Soccer activities.
• Establish and enforce safety rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Instruct participants on the activities' principles, techniques, and safety procedures and show them how to use materials and equipment properly.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Evaluate activities to determine if they are producing the desired results.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' needs and interests.
• Promote and ensure the progressive development of student skills and character development in all youth.
• Most New York Edge Soccer Specialists are expected to provide support during Academic hours.
• Adapt each activity to ensure safe participation in the space provided.

Skills

Soccer

Youth instruction

Curriculum following

Communication

Punctual

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some college

Job description

New York Edge is seeking a Soccer Specialist to lead age-appropriate instruction in after-school programs in New York City public schools. You will organize and supervise soccer activities, ensuring safety and engagement for youth participants.

You will follow the provided curriculum, motivate students to stay active, and coordinate with program staff. This part-time role fits 9–15 hours weekly, typically Monday through Friday after school, in a school setting.