Coach Across America Coach- Soccer Without Border

Coach Across America•Boston, MA

19d

About The Position

Soccer Without Borders is seeking a Coach-Mentor to serve in sports-based youth development programs across the United States through the Coach Across America program. The Coach-Mentor brings the organization’s mission to life on and off the field by delivering quality programming and building authentic community relationships. The role offers experience leading direct-service programming at a local community organization while gaining exposure to a growing national and global organization. The position focuses on two areas: direct service through soccer coaching and activity planning (75%), and program support (25%). Coach-Mentors work with newcomer refugee and immigrant youth and families, designing and leading soccer practices, games, league play, team-building activities, and community events with local staff. They learn and use Soccer Without Borders’ FAMILY coaching model, foster a positive team culture, and facilitate group circles that support youth social-emotional and leadership development through reflection, voice, and connection. For program support, Coach-Mentors help youth and families overcome participation barriers through engagement, including phone calls and house visits. They monitor and report program activities and attendance, collect surveys, stories, photos, and videos, and help communicate program impact to funders and the public. Additional responsibilities may be assigned to meet local program needs. This is a full-time, 12-month Coach Across America term of service, beginning September 28, 2026. Compensation includes a $25,500 living stipend, a $1,200 monthly housing stipend, a $7,395 education award, and health care coverage.

Requirements

Experience working with youth.
Experience with public speaking.
Experience coaching soccer.
Ability to tailor practice sessions to participants’ ages and abilities.
Strong relationship-building and team-oriented skills, with an interest in creating an inclusive environment.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and creatively solve problems.
Flexibility and resourcefulness when plans change or challenges arise.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in English and a second language spoken by the local Soccer Without Borders community.
A driver’s license and personal transportation; helpful but not required.
Connection to the communities served.
Understanding of the experiences of immigrants and refugees, or cross-cultural experience through personal life, work, or travel.
Experience working or living independently and managing a schedule in a less structured environment.

Responsibilities

Design and lead soccer practices, games, league play, team-building activities, and community events with local Soccer Without Borders team members.
Work directly with newcomer refugee and immigrant youth and families.
Use the Soccer Without Borders FAMILY coaching model to create an environment where participants can learn, grow, and belong.
Foster a positive team culture through facilitation and leadership.
Facilitate group circles that support youth social-emotional and leadership development through reflection, voice, and connection.
Engage youth and families, including through phone calls and house visits, to help overcome barriers to participation.
Monitor and report program activities and attendance in a timely manner.
Collect surveys, stories, photos, and videos from youth and families.
Help communicate program impact to funders through grants and to the public through social media.
Take on other responsibilities as needed to meet the needs of local program sites.