Regional Development School (RDS) Coach

D.C. United; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

D.C. United's Regional Development School (RDS) is hiring an RDS Coach to develop talent across multiple locations, deliver the RDS curriculum, scout and assist in recruiting Academy players, and run summer camps and clinics.

The role reports to the Director of Youth Programs and requires a US Soccer C license or equivalent, MLS Next knowledge, and the ability to plan, lead and document training sessions while working flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Current US Soccer C license coach or equivalent.
• Drive to develop youth players and work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of MLS/DMV soccer landscape preferred.
• Available to work flexible hours including nights, weekends & holidays.
• Ability to plan, create, execute and document training sessions and programs.
• Basic knowledge of MLS Next rules and regulations.
• Candidate must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and organization of RDS tryouts.
• Develop training program for weekly training sessions for RDS participants.
• Deliver high energy, competitive and engaging training sessions.
• Provide player assessment and feedback each season.
• Guide players in development of an action plan with specific goals.
• Identify and recommend talented Academy players.
• Attend mandatory education meetings and classroom sessions.
• Organize and assist in running camps/clinics/tryouts throughout the year.
• Mentor summer coaching staff and assess ongoing needs.
• Fulfill other coaching requirements as needed.

Skills

C license coach

Youth development

MLS Next rules

Background check

Flexible hours

Training planning

Job description

Job Summary

The Regional Development School (RDS) Coach will be responsible for the coaching, development of talent, and delivery of multiple RDS locations per season. The RDS Coach will deliver the RDS curriculum and actively scout and assist in the recruitment of talent for the Academy within the guidelines of D.C. United, US Soccer and the MLS. The RDS Coach will be responsible for delivering summer camps and other clinics. This position will report directly to the Director of Youth Programs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and organization of RDS tryouts.
• Develop training program for weekly training sessions for RDS participants.
• Consistently plan, execute, demonstrate and deliver high energy training sessions that are competitive and engaging.
• Provide player assessment and feedback of strengths/weaknesses each season.
• Guide players in development of an “action plan” setting specific goals to reach a desired outcome.
• Identify and recommend talented, potential Academy players.
• Attend mandatory education meetings and classroom sessions.
• Organize and assist in the running of other camps/clinics/tryouts throughout the year.
• Ongoing assessment and mentoring of summer coaching staff.
• Other coaching requirements as needed.

Qualifications

• A current US Soccer C license coach or equivalent (minimum).
• Possess the drive to develop youth players and work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of MLS/DMV soccer landscape preferred.
• Available to work flexible hours including nights, weekends & holidays.
• Have the ability to plan, create, execute and document training sessions and programs.
• Have a basic knowledge of the MLS Next rules and regulations.
• The selected candidate must successfully pass a background check.

Compensation

Hourly (scale depending on coaching license)

D.C. United will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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