Regional Development School (RDS) Goalkeeper Coach

D.C. United; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 27,552 - 52,348; Part time

Job summary

D.C. United's Regional Development School seeks a Goalkeeper Coach to drive talent development across multiple RDS goalkeeper locations, implementing the curriculum, scouting and assisting in recruitment for the Academy, and delivering summer camps.

The role reports to the Director of Youth Programs and requires a US Soccer C license, passion for youth and MLS/DMV landscape familiarity, and willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• A current US Soccer C license or equivalent.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Experience developing youth players.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and organization of RDS tryouts.
• Develop training program for weekly training sessions for RDS goalkeeper participants.
• Deliver high energy, competitive and engaging training sessions.
• Provide player assessment and feedback each season.
• Guide players in action plans 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.
• Ongoing assessment and mentoring of summer coaching staff.
• Other coaching requirements as needed.

Skills

Coaching

Talent development

Scouting

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Summary

The Regional Development School (RDS) Goalkeeper Coach will be responsible for the coaching, development of talent, and delivery of multiple RDS goalkeeper locations per season. The RDS Goalkeeper Coach will deliver the RDS Goalkeeper 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 Goalkeeper 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 goalkeeper 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 is committed to uplifting our community, staff, and club. We are seeking candidates to be a part of our journey in our quest for continued organizational growth and another MLS Cup.

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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