Soccer Coach - Mentor - Head Coach
Independent Health is looking for a Soccer Head Coach-Mentor to lead a youth development program for children in grades K-8. This role involves conducting soccer practices and games while fostering healthy habits and life skills among players.
Responsibilities
- Lead soccer practices three times per week for 75 minutes each day, for a 10–12-week session
- Prepare for and ensure understanding of curriculum for each practice session
- Manage issued equipment and assist with bringing equipment to and from location as needed
- Take daily attendance
- Attend all required trainings prior to coaching and stay in compliance with certifications including but not limited to U.S. Foundation Curriculum training, CDC Heads Up Concussion training and SafeSport training
- Attend all special events (End of Season Party, etc.)
- Communicate any issues/concerns regularly with Site Manager and Program Manager(s)
- Abide by organizational guidelines, schedules and site policies including submitting incident report forms as needed
- Be active on Sling, reading all pertinent updates, clocking in and out, and communicating with your site group
- Provide motivating and encouraging environment for players
- Assist with data gathering as requested
Skills
- Previous coaching experience required
- Passion for urban education, health education, youth development and sports
- Excellent people skills in a diverse environment
- Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with staff, site coordinators, parents, and players
- Ability to motivate others around you and work as part of a team
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must pass a background check
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without need for sponsorship
- Must have access to reliable means of transportation
- Proven examples of displaying the IH values: Passionate, Caring, Respectful, Trustworthy, Collaborative and Accountable
- Knowledge of soccer, sports, or youth development preferred
Benefits
- Full range of benefits
- Generous paid time off
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