Soccer Coach

DeKalb Health; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Lowell is seeking a part-time Sports Program Instructor to lead soccer clinics and youth sport activities on Sundays. The role emphasizes safety, skill-building, and sportsmanship in a supportive YMCA environment.

The instructor will guide drills, supervise participants, and help run clinics and games, reporting to the Program Director. CPR/AED certification will be obtained after employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• One year of experience working with youth in sports.
• Coaching experience in basketball or soccer.
• CPR/AED certification to be obtained with employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in a sports program by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Introduce the fundamental concepts of different sports including basketball, soccer, or martial arts.
• Preside over team activities including training camps, clinics, practices, and games. Adjust coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of players.
• Provide instruction through drills and demonstrations.
• Evaluate, set up and break down equipment.
• Evaluate programs and implement new opportunities.
• Adhere to YMCA policies, objectives, and rules.
• Actively participate in all designated trainings and meetings.

Skills

Youth sports experience

Basketball coaching

Soccer coaching

Education

High School Diploma (preferred)

CPR/AED certification to be obtained with employment

Job description

• Location 35 YMCA Drive,Lowell, MA, 01852,United States
• Base Pay $16.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Job Category Youth, Coaching, Soccer
• Employee Type Part Time (Hourly)
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone] ext. 832
• Email [e-mail]

Job Title: Sports Program Instructor Department: Sports

Reports to: Program Director

Status: Part-Time (Non-Exempt) Revision Date: 3/29/22

POSITION SUMMARY

Program Instructors will provide a safe, fun experience for an assigned group of participants while they learn individual and team game skills, sportsmanship, and fair play.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in a sports program by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Introduce the fundamental concepts of different sports including basketball, soccer, or martial arts.
• Preside over team activities including training camps, clinics, practices, and games. Adjust coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of players.
• Provide instruction through drills and demonstrations.
• Evaluate, set up and break down equipment.
• Evaluate programs and implement new opportunities.
• Adhere to YMCA policies, objectives, and rules.
• Actively participate in all designated trainings and meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 18 years of age. High School Diploma preferred.
• One year experience working with youth in sports.
• Coaching experience in basketball or soccer.
• CPR/AED certification to be obtained with employment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, run and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at times.

Requirements

We are looking for a soccer coach to run soccer clinics on Sundays from 1pm - 4pm. Must have soccer experience either coaching or playing and reliable transportation.