Coach Across America Coach- Soccer Without Border

Coach Across America•Boston, MA

21d

About The Position

Soccer Without Borders is hiring a Coach-Mentor to serve in its sports-based youth development programs across the United States through the Coach Across America program. The position brings the organization’s mission to life through direct service and community-building with newcomer refugee and immigrant youth and families. The role’s primary responsibility is direct service, including designing and leading soccer practices, games, league play, team-building activities, and community events alongside local Soccer Without Borders team members. Coach-Mentors learn and apply SWB’s FAMILY coaching model and foster a positive team culture. They also facilitate group circles that help youth develop social-emotional and leadership skills through reflection, voice, and connection. Program support includes helping youth and families overcome barriers to participation through engagement such as phone calls and house visits. Coach-Mentors monitor and report program activities and attendance; collect surveys, stories, photos, and videos; and help communicate program impact to funders and the public. Other responsibilities may be assigned to meet the needs of local program sites. This is a full-time, 12-month Coach Across America term of service, starting 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 and the ability to tailor practice sessions to age and ability.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems resourcefully.
Flexibility and adaptability when plans change.
Interest in building relationships with youth, families, and community members and creating an inclusive environment.

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.
Understanding of the experiences of immigrants and refugees, cross-cultural experience, or an existing connection to communities served.
Experience working or living independently and managing a schedule in less structured environments.

Responsibilities

Design and lead soccer practices, games, league play, team-building activities, and community events with local Soccer Without Borders team members.
Apply Soccer Without Borders’ FAMILY coaching model to create an environment where youth 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 to meet the needs of local program sites.