Youth Soccer Coach

Alexandria Soccer; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid opportunities through camps and clinics

Job summary

Alexandria Soccer is seeking committed coaches to enhance youth programs in Alexandria, Virginia. Coaches will lead weekly practices and weekend games, following a curriculum aimed at player development. Responsibilities include promoting sportsmanship, maintaining a positive environment, and communicating effectively with parents and staff. Ideal candidates must have experience working with children and show enthusiasm for youth sports. Join us to encourage a love for the game in young players!

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in coaching, teaching, or mentoring roles.
• Enthusiasm for youth development through sport.
• Strong communication skills with parents and players.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly practices aligned with the curriculum.
• Coach games and events, managing player rotation.
• Communicate professionally with parents and ASA staff.
• Promote sportsmanship and teamwork.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Enthusiastic and dependable

Job description

Alexandria Soccer Association (ASA) is seeking energetic and committed coaches to join our team and support players across a variety of youth programs. These programs include, but are not limited to, Junior Academy, Ball Mastery, Tots, Academy, and the Alexandria Growth Program (AGP).

Coaches are responsible for leading weekly practices and weekend games or events, following age-appropriate curriculum and training guidelines provided by ASA’s technical staff. Coaches play a vital role in player development, creating a fun and educational environment that encourages learning, effort, and a love for the game.

Additional paid opportunities may be available through camps, clinics, tournaments, or seasonal training programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead one or more practices per week, aligned with ASA’s curriculum and player development goals.
• Coach games or weekend events, including setup, player rotation, and in-game support.
• Promote sportsmanship and teamwork by modeling respect for players, opponents, referees, and other coaches.
• Communicate proactively and professionally with parents, players, and ASA staff.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and player-centered environment at all sessions.

Sample Schedule (subject to program needs)

• Weekday practices typically take place between 4:30-7:30 pm
• Weekend games or events typically take place between 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children (e.g., coaching, teaching, camp counseling, mentoring, babysitting, etc.)
• Enthusiastic, dependable, and passionate about youth development through sport
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Reliable transportation and commitment to punctuality

Physical Requirements

• The job may require the coach to function in high-activity indoor and outdoor sports venues and to be exposed to inclement weather of varying degrees.
• While performing the duties of this job, the coach may be required to stand for long periods of time and walk long distances.
• The coach may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, sit, lift, and/or move up to 25 pounds.