Soccer Coach- Rocky River, OH

TOCA Football•Rocky River, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At TOCA Everybody Plays! We seek to transform the soccer experience by building communities that inspire everybody to play. This shared TOCA experience is the basis of a global, inclusive TOCA community in which we all share our love of the World’s most popular sport. We are seeking an individual with an ability to lead individual player development and collective team development. The Staff Coach will be responsible for executing the Force SC game model to ensure a consistent and coherent identity across all of our teams. The Staff Coach should possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and be able to resolve conflict in a professional manner. This position reports to the Technical Director and is responsible for the development of youth players according to the Cleveland Force SC Game Model and Player Development Philosophy.

Requirements

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to resolve conflict in a professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when privy to sensitive information
High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
Willing and able to work evenings, weekends and regularly travel to out of town games and events (when applicable)

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with coaching youth soccer children ages 3-19 years of age
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive, cross-functional relationships within the organization
Additional expert knowledge in other areas of youth development preferred (for example Goalkeeping, Sports Performance, Video Analysis, Child Education, Sports Medicine or Psychology)
Excellent leadership, verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Serve as a lead trainer for pre-club academy/supplemental training and/or team based programs offered seasonally by the club
Oversee all aspects of any assigned team(s)
Execute daily training sessions
Aid player development and motivation by providing positive and constructive feedback that is delivered in an appropriate method
Demonstrate a willingness to further personal knowledge and development
Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the club’s policies and all applicable laws, particularly regarding the safeguarding of youth/minor players
Develop recruitment strategy in partnership with Cleveland Force SC coaching staff, and ensure successful execution of said strategy
Recruitment, selection, guidance, development and evaluation of youth soccer players
Attend, assist and support other programs and/or teams and events as requested by the Technical Director
Other duties as assigned