Access4All Soccer Coach-Mentor

Alexandria Soccer Association•Alexandria, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Access4All Coach-Mentor delivers safe, engaging, and inclusive soccer programming for elementary and middle school students throughout Alexandria. The position supports school-day physical education lessons and/or after-school practices, games, and activities while serving as a positive mentor and role model. Coaches help participants build soccer skills, confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, healthy habits, and a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity. Learn more about the Access4All Project at asa-access4all.org.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old. Exceptional 17-year-old candidates with relevant coaching or youth development experience may be considered.
Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check provided and paid for by ASA.
Reliable transportation to assigned program locations throughout Alexandria.
Ability to work collaboratively with coaches, school staff, volunteers, students, and families.
Demonstrated enthusiasm, reliability, punctuality, professionalism, and commitment to creating positive experiences for children.
Ability to assist in leading groups of preschool-age children in a safe, engaging, patient, and structured environment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required. All qualified candidates will be considered.
Previous soccer playing, coaching, youth development, education, recreation, or athletics experience.
A genuine passion for mentoring youth and supporting confidence, teamwork, healthy habits, and social-emotional development.
Experience working with preschool-age children or knowledge of early childhood development.

Responsibilities

Attend all assigned school-day and/or after-school program sessions and arrive prepared and on time.
Assist the Lead Coach in delivering engaging, age-appropriate soccer lessons, practices, games, and activities.
Actively participate in demonstrations, games, drills, and activities to encourage student engagement and enjoyment.
Help lead groups of approximately 25-45 students in a safe, structured, and inclusive environment.
Build positive relationships with students by serving as a mentor and role model.
Reinforce positive behaviors through encouragement, teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, and respect.
Collaborate with the Site Lead, fellow coaches, school staff, and volunteers to ensure each session runs smoothly.
Assist with setting up, organizing, and storing program equipment before and after each session.
Communicate professionally with ASA staff, school personnel, students, and families.
Uphold ASA mission and values by promoting inclusion, respect, youth development, and positive community impact.