Regional Development Soccer Coach | Flexible Hours

D.C. United; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

The Regional Development School (RDS) Coach will be responsible for coaching, developing talent, and delivering multiple RDS locations per season. The RDS Coach will deliver the RDS curriculum and actively scout and assist in recruitment for the Academy in line with D.C.

United, US Soccer and MLS guidelines. The RDS Coach will oversee summer camps and other clinics, reporting directly to the Director of Youth Programs.

Qualifications

• A current US Soccer C license coach or equivalent (minimum).
• Drive to develop youth players and work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of MLS/DMV soccer landscape preferred.
• Flexible hours including nights, weekends & holidays.
• Ability to plan, create, execute and document training sessions and programs.
• Basic knowledge of the MLS Next rules and regulations.
• 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 training sessions that are competitive and engaging.
• Provide player assessment and feedback each season.
• Guide players in development of an action plan with specific goals.
• Identify and recommend Academy players.
• Attend mandatory education meetings and classroom sessions.
• Organize and assist in running other camps/clinics/tryouts.
• Ongoing assessment and mentoring of summer coaching staff.
• Other coaching requirements as needed

Skills

Coaching

Youth development

Teamwork

Flexibility

Training planning

Education

US Soccer C license

Job description

The Regional Development School (RDS) Coach will be responsible for coaching, developing talent, and delivering multiple RDS locations per season. The RDS Coach will deliver the RDS curriculum and actively scout and assist in recruitment for the Academy in line with D.C.

United, US Soccer and MLS guidelines. The RDS Coach will oversee summer camps and other clinics, reporting directly to the Director of Youth Programs.