Full Time Staff Coach

United Soccer Coaches; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated full-time staff coach to lead teams in a competitive soccer environment. This role offers the chance to design and implement training sessions while fostering player development. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and administrative experience in club soccer operations. The position also allows for potential advancement into a director role based on qualifications. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant impact on young athletes' growth and success.

Qualifications

• Experience in a club competitive environment.
• Ability to hold traditional work hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Head Coach for 2-4 teams with Chicago Empire FC.
• Design and execute training sessions aligned with curriculum.

Skills

USSF Licensure

Communication Skills

Administrative Knowledge

Team Management

Organizational Skills

Tools

Google Sheets

Veo

Beyond Pulse

Job description

We are looking to bring in a full time staff coach with experience in a club competitive environment. Director role possible dependent on experience and administrative/curriculum development background. Potential to work with teams in the Elite Academy League (boys), NPL (boys), Girls Academy / GA Aspire, and/or Development Player League Flexible start date, desired on or before July 1st, 2025. Essential Functions Head Coach 2-4 teams with Chicago Empire FC. Boys and/or Girls. Design and execute training sessions that align with age based curriculum and desired CEFC Methodology. Conduct team/player meetings and evaluations including Player Development Plans. Coordinate and manage game schedules Utilize and implement technology within learning environment. Veo, Beyond Pulse, Google Sheets (Google Suite of products). Additional responsibilities can and will be assigned based on candidate qualifications and possible director role.

Requirements:

• USSF Licensure (or currently pursuing)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Administrative knowledge and experience in club soccer operating systems.
• Ability to work productively in a collaborative environment to advance the goals of Chicago Empire FC
• Ability to hold traditional work hours. *Office hours during the week as well as evening and weekend hours on the field
• Well organized and prompt in communication