Soccer Coach - Mentor - Head Coach

Independent Health•Buffalo, NY

3d•$20 - $23

About The Position

We're excited about the potential people bring to our organization. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits and a culture that fosters growth, innovation and collaboration. Overview The Soccer Head Coach-Mentor will lead players in grades K-8 through a non-competitive, youth development program to help children establish healthy habits and develop critical life skills. The Head Coach-Mentor will run practices and games based on the provided social emotional curriculum. Soccer for Success is the U.S. Soccer Foundation's after-school youth development program that is proven to help kids establish healthy habits and develop critical life skills. Soccer for Success is offered free to participants by the Independent Health Foundation. Soccer for Success pairs soccer drills with nutrition education, both of which are taught by consistent, caring coach-mentors whose primary focus is to provide children living in underserved communities with the opportunity to develop positive physical and social skills. Participants exercise for 75-90 minutes a day, at least three times per week, for up to 24 weeks in the academic year. A key component of the program is mentorship. Each site is staffed by caring coaches who serve as mentors to the children who participate. These nationally trained coach-mentors are invested in the successful development of the participants. They take the time to get to know each child, their family and what motivates them. Independent Health Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on providing the Western New York community with the support and resources people can use to lead healthy lifestyles - today and in the future.

Requirements

Previous coaching experience required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of soccer, sports, or youth development preferred.
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.

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.