Soccer Coach (Recreational/Pre-travel Teams)

Chicago KICS Football Club; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A local sports club in Chicago is seeking a passionate Soccer Staff Coach for its grassroots developmental program. Responsibilities include planning and executing training sessions for young players, creating engaging experiences, and collaborating with the Grassroots Director. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree or be working towards one, have US Soccer grassroots licences, and prior coaching experience is preferred. This is a part-time in-person position offering a great opportunity for those passionate about youth soccer.

Qualifications

• US Soccer grassroots online licences required (11v11, 9v9, 7v7, 4v4).
• US Soccer Grassroots 11v11 In-person licence scheduled to complete.
• Prior experience in the sports industry and coaching soccer preferred.
• Ability to work on weekdays afternoons and weekend mornings.
• Prior experience in the sports industry and coaching soccer – Preferred.
• Driving licence and clean record – Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan weekly sessions for players between 2-12U and execute them on the field.
• Create engaging, fun, and developmental experiences for players and parents.
• Monitor and report on player performance and recommend transitions to travel teams.
• Create engaging, fun, developmental experiences for players and parents.
• Collaborate with Grassroots Director to showcase players’ personalities and milestones.
• Assist marketing via video recording and photos during sessions.
• Foster a sense of community with families through word‑of‑mouth, flyers, or emails.
• Monitor and report on player performance and recommend transitions to travel teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Ability to work under pressure

Reliability

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's Degree or working towards completion

Tools

US Soccer grassroots online licences

Job description

Position Summary

Chicago KICS Football Club is seeking a passionate individual to join the coaching roster in the Grassroots developmental program.

Job Information

Job Function: Soccer Staff Coach

Team Roles Available: Chicago, IL

Job Type: Part‑time / In‑person

Reports To: Director of Coaching

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan weekly sessions for players between 2‑12U and execute them on the field.
• Align soccer sessions with KICS methodology.
• Ensure that the voice and session standards correlate with the overall brand and mission statement of KICS.
• Create engaging, fun, and developmental experiences for players and parents.
• Work closely with the Grassroots Director to create a positive environment that showcases players’ personalities, experiences and achievements; celebrating player success and development with social activations to mark milestones and amplify in‑game moments throughout the seasons.
• Assist the marketing and communication department through video recording and taking pictures when needed in sessions.
• Create a sense of community with KICS families by engaging and keeping them informed and excited about the club. This might include word‑of‑mouth, flyer distribution, or email communications.
• Monitor and report on player performance and recommend transitioning to travel teams as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• US Soccer grassroots online licences required (11v11, 9v9, 7v7, 4v4).
• US Soccer Grassroots 11v11 In‑person licence scheduled to complete.
• Bachelor’s Degree required – or working toward completion.
• Ability to work on weekdays afternoons and weekend mornings.
• Prior experience in the sports industry and coaching soccer – Preferred.
• Driving licence and clean record – Preferred.

Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

• Ability to solve problems as soon as they arise.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle groups of 10‑12 players.
• Ensure a safe working environment for players on and off the field.
• Ensure equipment is set up in time and ready before practices begin.
• Reliability to attend all scheduled sessions and act professionally at all times.