Soccer Coach

Steel Partners Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in youth sports is seeking a passionate soccer coach to inspire and develop young athletes. This role offers the opportunity to lead training sessions and games, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship while ensuring a positive learning environment. With a commitment to inclusion and diversity, the organization seeks individuals who can effectively communicate and manage behavior while instilling essential life lessons through sports. Join a dedicated team that values character development and invests in the professional growth of its coaches, making a significant impact on the next generation of leaders in sports.

Benefits

Ongoing Professional Development

Collaborative Coaching Environment

Optional Travel Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in soccer and working with children required.
• Knowledge of soccer rules, strategies, and techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead training sessions and games for youth soccer players.
• Develop practice drills and provide feedback to enhance player performance.

Skills

Soccer Coaching

Communication Skills

Teamwork Promotion

Behavior Management

CPR and First Aid Certification

Education

Experience in Soccer

Coaching Certification

Tools

Training Equipment

Computer

Job description

Steel Sports is a Social Impact business, located in nine (9) different regions from coast to coast. Our mission is to inspire youth to reach their potential, on and off the field, by developing them as athletes and people through the Steel Sports coaching system, “The Lasorda Way”. Through its “kids first” approach, Steel Sports is establishing the Steel standard in youth sports and coaching, forging the next generation of leaders by instilling Steel Sports’ core values: Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, and Commitment.

Steel Sports creates a positive youth sports experience – building character and teaching life lessons - for over 100,000 athletes each year. In addition to Steel Soccer, Steel Sports operates Team Steel Baseball and Softball at Baseball Heaven. Steel Sports believes strongly in the impact of our coaches and invests regularly in their ongoing professional development and coach education. This role includes opportunities for optional travel and the ability to collaborate with other professional coaches across the country.

Sports Unify. Steel Sports is committed to supporting Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship, and Leadership in Sports. We strive to provide an experience that strengthens character, encourages servant leadership, and teaches life lessons through sport in ways that intentionally address dimensions of diversity including but not limited to age, race, sex, class, national origin, creed, educational background, religion, gender identity, disability, gender expression, geographical location, income, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation and work experiences.

Duties:

1. Will be expected to lead 2-3 Sessions as well as 1-2 games per weekend
2. Plan and conduct soccer training sessions for players of various ages and skill levels
3. Teach fundamental soccer skills, techniques, and strategies
4. Develop and implement practice drills and game plans
5. Provide guidance and feedback to players to help them improve their performance
6. Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and a positive learning environment
7. Ensure the safety of all players during training sessions and games
8. Communicate with parents/guardians regarding player progress and team updates
9. Attend team meetings, coaching clinics, and workshops to enhance coaching skills

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

The employee needs sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities require by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Requirements

1. 2+ years of experience in soccer and working with children
2. Knowledge of soccer rules, strategies, and techniques
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
4. Ability to effectively manage behavior and maintain discipline during training sessions and games
5. Patience and enthusiasm for working with children of all ages
6. CPR and First Aid certification (preferred)