Head Coach - Soccer

Oshman Family JCC•Hayward, CA

7d•$4,500 - $7,500•Onsite

About The Position

Are you an experienced soccer coach who is passionate about working with young athletes in an engaging summer camp environment? If so, this might be the job for you! As the Head Soccer Coach, you will be responsible for creating the curriculum and overseeing the day-to-day implementation of the program. You will serve as the primary instructor for teaching fundamental skills as well as more advanced strategy and the life lessons that come with playing competitive sports. It is important to inspire and motivate your players regardless of age or skill level and leave camp with an increased passion for the game along with an advancement of skill, confidence and sports IQ. This position requires you to live on campus and reside in the dorms alongside the campers. This is a seasonal, temporary position that requires a commitment to the full summer schedule. Food, lodging, camp gear, comprehensive staff training, and days off are included as part of the compensation package.

Requirements

3+ years of coaching at the collegiate, high school, or competitive youth level
Experience working with youth in a structured environment, preferably in youth sports or camp
Ability to support core Jewish values of the camp
Compassionate, enthusiastic, patient, and hard working
Ability to manage a team of Assistant Coaches and work as both part of a team and independently
Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience required
Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified (training will be provided at camp)
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to communicate information clearly (written and oral)

Responsibilities

Serve as head of sport, responsible for developing and lead daily sport-specific skill development and scrimmage sessions
Build community amongst your sports group and ensure the welfare of campers and positive resolution of camper related issues by communicating clearly and consistently with camp leadership staff
Communicate equipment and facility needs to camp leadership staff
Create and maintain collaborative relationships with Assistant Coaches, serving as mentor as necessary
Participate in select non-sports activities & programming, including, but not limited to, opening and closing days, Maccabi Cup, and electives