Competitive Travel Soccer Coach

Success Academy Charter Schools•Boston, MA

47d•$65,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential. At Success, non-academic subjects aren’t ‘extra’ but essential. Scholar Talent and electives serve as critical, creative outlets for scholars to explore and develop their passions and talents in athletics, chess, debate and visual and performing arts. We expect scholar talent teachers/coaches to be masters of their craft and share their passion, talent and experience in the classroom and on the field. We are looking for a results-driven Competitive Travel Soccer Coach to join our community.

Requirements

Have experience coaching youth and/or collegiate soccer teams. (USC Premier/Advanced National/National Youth License, USSF A, B, C or International Coaching License (FIFA, UEFA, FA) equivalent is strongly preferred);
Are able to manage both administrative and coaching aspects of the position in a timely and organized manner;
Are able to develop concepts such teamwork, healthy lifestyles, sportsmanship and nutrition;
Have familiarity with technology systems for player development, evaluations, scouting, etc;
Possess a demonstrated track record of propelling students’ understanding and love of soccer;
Have an advanced understanding of the game of soccer as well as strong classroom management;
Have a drive to ensure that joyful, rigorous instruction is delivered to every scholar, every day.

Nice To Haves

Have experience coaching futsal (a plus);

Responsibilities

Coach and develop Success Academy competitive club players under the guidance of the program’s playing philosophy;
Assistant coach for a Success Academy team for all training sessions (we work in pairs when possible);
Liaise with Head Coaches in age groups above / below to provide training opportunities and challenge players consistently;
Liaise with program leadership to provide player & team performances as well as continued progress updates;
Lead school based elective classes and provide support to the academic community;
Build and maintain relationships with important program constituents and key stakeholders in order to promote the program and philosophy.
Responsible for supervising a female locker room.
Work with program leadership to implement SA Annual Performance Plan that includes the Technical, Tactical & Physical periodization;
Plan and prepare for all training sessions and matches;
Provide detailed roster and selection information for each game following informal conversations with program leadership;
Ensure that all competitive players are informed of details regarding training sessions, matches and that they act in a manner befitting the Network Player Code of Conduct;
Contribute to discussions led by program leadership of players to be retained and released at the end of the season or when deemed appropriate.
Implement Individual Development Plans (IDP);
Complete player evaluations and report to academy leadership;
Schedule individual meetings with all players to discuss player progress and set expectations.
Create pre-match objectives presentations prior to every game;
Complete post match reports, including video clips focusing on team & player performances;
Participate in weekly administrative & operational meetings;
Support scouting and talent identification efforts inclusive of formal and informal player evaluation events, training sessions and tryouts.