Soccer Trainer

Central Jersey Futbol Alliance; South Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Jersey Futbol Alliance in South Amboy, NJ seeks a dedicated Soccer Trainer to plan and deliver age-appropriate sessions fostering technical, fitness, and tactical development. You will run team and small-group practices, give individual feedback, and track progress throughout the season.

Collaborating with staff to align with club philosophy, you will prepare players for league and tournament play and communicate regularly with players and families about goals and expectations, while

Qualifications

• Strong Sports Coaching and Teaching skills, with experience designing and leading structured training sessions for youth athletes.
• Knowledge of Physical Education principles and player development, including fitness, injury prevention, and age-appropriate training methods.
• Excellent Communication skills, with the ability to give clear instruction, constructive feedback, and collaborate effectively with players, families, and staff.
• Sport-specific coaching experience; soccer coaching is preferred, while experience in other sports such as Baseball can be beneficial for overall athletic development.
• Coaching certifications (e.g., USSF, United Soccer Coaches) or a degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, or a related field are preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse youth populations in an inclusive, respectful manner.
• Strong organizational skills, reliability, and professionalism, including punctuality and adherence to club policies.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by training and match schedules, and capability to perform the physical demands of on-field coaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate training sessions to develop technical, physical, and tactical skills.
• Lead team and small-group practices; provide individual feedback and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with staff to align training with club philosophy and prepare players for competitions.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive training environment and handle session planning/attendance.

Skills

Sports coaching

Teaching

Communication

Player development

Organizational skills

Education

Coaching certifications

Sports Science / Physical Education degree

Job description

Company Description

Central Jersey Futbol Alliance is dedicated to developing youth soccer players from the local community and preparing them to compete at the highest levels of play. The club provides training and competition opportunities on state, regional, and national platforms, giving players exposure to advanced development pathways. Central Jersey Futbol Alliance emphasizes a supportive, challenging environment that focuses on technical skills, tactical understanding, and character growth. The organization values community engagement and aims to serve as a trusted resource for families seeking high-quality soccer education.

Role Description

The Soccer Trainer is a full-time, on-site role based in South Amboy, NJ. This role is responsible for planning and delivering age-appropriate training sessions that develop players’ technical skills, physical fitness, and tactical awareness. Day-to-day tasks include conducting team and small-group practices, providing individual feedback, and monitoring player progress throughout the season. The Soccer Trainer collaborates with other coaching staff to align training with club philosophy, prepares players for league and tournament competition, and communicates regularly with players and families about expectations and development goals. Administrative responsibilities may include session planning, attendance tracking, and maintaining a safe, inclusive training environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Sports Coaching and Teaching skills, with experience designing and leading structured training sessions for youth athletes.
• Candidates should possess knowledge of Physical Education principles and player development, including fitness, injury prevention, and age-appropriate training methods.
• Candidates should possess excellent Communication skills, with the ability to give clear instruction, constructive feedback, and collaborate effectively with players, families, and staff.
• Candidates should possess sport-specific coaching experience; soccer coaching is preferred, while experience in other sports such as Baseball can be beneficial for overall athletic development.
• Coaching certifications (e.g., USSF, United Soccer Coaches) or a degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, or a related field are preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse youth populations in an inclusive, respectful manner.
• Strong organizational skills, reliability, and professionalism, including punctuality and adherence to club policies.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by training and match schedules, and capability to perform the physical demands of on-field coaching.