Youth Soccer Coach

Grassroots Soccer Coach

• TYPE: Hourly, Part-time
• ENTITY: Safe-Hub Philadelphia
• LOCATION: Scanlon Playground, Ramblers Field (Kensington)
• COMPENSATION: $22/hour
• MANDATORY TRAINING: TBD
• SCHEDULE: 
  • Mandatory Coach Training (New Coaches): Saturday, August 23rd 2025
    EduSoccer FootSkills FC: Mondays & Wednesdays: 4:45pm - 7:30pm (Additional game days TBD)
  • EduSoccer Recreational: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 3:30pm - 5:15pm OR 5:15pm - 7:30pm 
  • EduSoccer Fundamentals: Tuesdays 3:30pm - 4:45pm OR Saturdays, 9:00 am - 12:30pm
  • Fair Play Community Cup Tournament: Saturday, November 1st 2025 AND Saturday, June 6th 2026
  • Coach social: TBD    
• BENEFITS: Socials & Events, Coach Swag, Pro Game Tickets, First Aid, Mandated Reporter, Coach License, and other training/professional development

THE ORGANIZATION

Safe-Hub's mission is to create safe spaces that combine the power of sport and education to empower youth and change lives through its EduSoccer program.

Safe-Hub established its first US operation in North Philly. Since launching in August 2020, the Safe-Hub team has worked with over 1000 young people from Philadelphia’s most resource-constrained neighborhoods. Through local partnerships, community engagement, and high-quality soccer-based youth development, SEL, and post-secondary readiness program implementation, Safe-Hub is revitalizing North Philly’s public spaces, bringing together the diverse community of Kensington through sports and collaborative initiatives.

JOB SCOPE

Safe-Hub is looking for individuals to help coach young people ages 4-18 in North Philadelphia in life-skills-based soccer. As a Safe-Hub soccer coach, you will learn industry-leading approaches to youth development, give back to your community as a role model for young people, and join the global Safe-Hub movement to empower the next generation of leaders!

Safe-Hub will provide classroom and on-field training in our positive youth development methodology and ongoing support throughout the season to set you up for success. Join our incredible community of passionate individuals making a difference every day!

Qualifications:

• A passion for coaching and developing grassroots level players;
• Strong communication skills and ability to instruct;
• Access to reliable transportation;
• Willingness to attend coach training, learn directly from program team, and have a growth mindset;
• Background checks required (PA Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI History Check);
• Experience working with young people and in team sports (preferred);
• On-field - played and/or coaching experience (preferred).

Responsibility:

• Lead training sessions at Scanlon Playground or Ramblers Field in collaboration with assistant coaches;
• Facilitate practice plans;
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner as a representative of Safe-Hub culture and values;
• Monitor and report participant attendance to Safe-Hub staff;
• Set up and break down field and team equipment
• Build strong relationships with players and model healthy co-coaching with assistant coaches
• Assist Safe-Hub staff with games and competitions

Candidates must submit cover letter, resume, and references, AND

Complete the following application for consideration:

Safe-Hub Coach Application

***Incomplete applications will not be considered***

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-the-job coach and mentor training
• Paid training

Schedule:

• After School
• Some weekends