Soccer Coach

Impact Kids; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Kids in Illinois is seeking an energetic Soccer Coach to lead daily soccer instruction for children ages 4–18. You will create a safe, fun learning environment and model positive behavior in our after-school programs.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years working with kids and 1–5 years coaching soccer, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. Willingness to travel and uphold the company's Code of Conduct is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience with children (tutoring, camp, coaching).
• Soccer/youth sports coaching experience (1–5 years) required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily soccer instruction/coaching to students ages 4–18 with different ability levels.
• Demonstrate soccer skills and tactics, observe progress, and give feedback.
• Group supervision of students with attention to behavior, safety and development.
• Ensure the safety of students and team members.
• Organize and prepare daily plans in a fun and creative manner.
• Collaborate with fellow staff and model positive behavior.
• Adhere to Code of Conduct and Core Values at all times.

Skills

Youth coaching

Coaching skills

Energy & positivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

About Us:

Impact Kids has been providing safe, fun, and meaningful enrichment programs for over 10 years, and today we serve students at public and private schools across the country. Students have a safe space to develop, learn, play, and most importantly, just be kids in our before, during, and after school programs!

Who We Are Looking For:

Looking for experienced individuals for teaching and instruction of youth soccer classes and camps. Candidate must possess a high energy, positive approach with a genuine desire to impact young children’s lives through sports. The ideal candidate would be an athlete with considerable skill and be passionate about coaching.

A Child abuse clearance and criminal checks are required.

Experience Requirements:

A Minimum of 2 years of previous experience working with children; examples include but are not limited to: academic/athletic tutoring, camp counselor, and youth volunteer. Soccer/youth sports coaching experience (1 – 5 years minimum) required.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required)

Essential Job Responsibilities:

The Soccer coach is responsible for the supervision of students, giving soccer-specific coaching and instruction, providing a safe and fun learning environment, and serving as a positive role model for students.

• Provide daily soccer instruction/coaching to students between the ages of 4 and 18 with different ability levels.


• Demonstrate soccer skills and tactics, explaining the principles behind them, observe and assess students performance, and give them feedback on their progress.


• Group supervision of students with attention to: behavior and group management, health and safety, security, and personal and skill development.


• Ensure the safety of students and team members


• Organize and prepare daily plans in a fun and creative manner.


• Use effective classroom management skills to lead the activity and effectively create a fun environment where everyone feels included.


• Work effectively with fellow Activity Specialists and collaborate on daily responsibilities. Serve as a positive role model to students.


• Follow the Impact Kids Code of Conduct and maintain the Impact Kids look at all times.


• Exhibit Impact Kids Core Values at all times and adhere to all company policies.


• Have fun!

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Be willing to travel. Ability to respond to emergency situations that may require running and climbing stairs. Good physical condition which enables candidate to execute all responsibilities associated with this position.