Soccer Coach

Steel Sports; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Steel Sports in New York seeks a dedicated youth soccer coach to lead 3-5 sessions weekly and occasional games. You will plan trainings, teach fundamental skills, and develop drills for players of various ages. Promote teamwork, safety, and positive learning in a supportive environment. Opportunities to collaborate with coaches nationwide may exist.

You will engage with parents, attend coaching clinics, and contribute to Steel Sports’ mission of building character through sport.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching youth soccer and leading sessions.
• Ability to plan and conduct age-appropriate trainings.
• Strong communication with players, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3-5 sessions per weekend and 1-2 games.
• Plan and conduct soccer training sessions for players of varying ages and skill levels.
• Teach fundamental soccer skills, techniques and game strategies.
• Develop and implement practice drills and game plans.
• Provide guidance and feedback to players to improve performance.
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship and a positive learning environment.
• Ensure player safety during training and games.
• Communicate progress and updates to parents/guardians.
• Attend coaching clinics and workshops to improve coaching skills.

Skills

Soccer coaching

Team leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Sports instruction

Job description

STEEL SPORTS

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 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.
Please check out www.steelsports.com to learn more about us!

Duties

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