About the Role
RBNY Youth Coaches deliver safe, high-quality training sessions to recreation and travel players within community club partnerships. The role sits within the Red Bulls Youth Program, a multi-layered player development system supporting players, coaches, and youth soccer organisations. Coaches support player development, complete required administrative and education requirements, and represent RBNY with professionalism on and off the field. The work week includes coaching hours, administrative tasks, and required education meetings.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, high-quality training sessions to recreation and travel players within community club partnerships.
- Deliver sessions aligned with the RBNY philosophy and Red Print methodology.
- Arrive on time with the field inspected, equipment prepared, and session plan ready.
- Maintain a safe environment by checking the field, securing goals, following check-in/out procedures, and following the two-adult rule.
- Demonstrate coaching—not playing—in all sessions and games, and carry required first-aid supplies while following proper procedures.
- Attend mandatory weekly paid education meetings, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday mornings, and paid seasonal orientations.
- Complete required administrative tasks, including session plans, team reports, evaluations, timesheets, and expense reports.
- Treat all players with dignity, follow appropriate physical contact guidelines, ensure no player is left unattended, ensure all departures are with an approved guardian, and promote an environment free from bullying, harassment, or misconduct.
- Communicate only with parents/guardians and never directly with minors, and do not share photos, videos, or work-related content involving players on social media.
- Wear approved Adidas coaching apparel, maintain a professional appearance and behaviour, report incidents or violations promptly, and uphold professional standards on and off the field.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Be over the age of 18.
- Hold a minimum USSF 'D' or equivalent coaching licence.
- Have coaching experience with youth players or previous playing experience.
- Have a reliable form of transportation.
- Demonstrate ambition, integrity, and teamwork.
- Adhere to all deadlines, policies, and procedures.
- Full Availability Coach: be available 6-7 days a week, coach 18-22 hours a week, and complete 25 hours of core education meetings.
- Partial Availability Coach: be available 2-3 days during the week with weekend availability, coach 10-15 hours a week, and complete 6 hours of education meetings.
- Junior Coach: coach 6 hours a week as an aspiring coach.
Workplace
- Community club partnerships across New York and New Jersey.
Benefits & Perks
- Paid weekly in-house education meetings.
- Paid seasonal orientations.
- Access to the #1 professional coach development team in the NY/NJ-Metro area.
- 1 on 1 coach support visits and extensive feedback.
- In-house United Soccer Coaches National Diploma.
- Academy observations.
- First Team observations.
The Application Process
Applications are for Spring 2027 only.