Youth Soccer Coach

YOUTH SOCCER COACH - NASSAU COUNTY

We are looking for an enthusiastic, responsible, and qualified youth sports coach for our pre-travel and travel team programs under the wings of our affiliate club partners. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing basic sports strategies, scheduling team practices and games, and ensuring all team members get equal playing time.

To ensure success as a youth sports coach, you should have experience working with youths, knowledge of basic sports strategies, and good communication skills. A top-class youth sports coach ensures all youth team members enjoy an engaging and uplifting sporting experience.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Implementing curricula and strategies 
Running team practice sessions, skills classes, an/or  after-school programs
Maintaining sports equipment.
Presiding over games.
Working to improve team unity and sportsmanship.
Emphasizing skills development, including safety, fair play, and sportsmanship.
Setting realistic and age-appropriate expectations for team members and players.
Ensuring proper sideline behavior from team members and parents.
Ensuring the team's safety during practice sessions and games.

REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED.
Coaching certification. If you do not have the certification, we can help you obtain it.
First Aid and CPR certification preferred
Proven work experience as a youth sports coach.
Youth teaching experience.
Passion for youth development.
In-depth knowledge of sporting strategies.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Patient and understanding.

LIKE THIS JOB?

Send your resume to academy@dutchprosoccer.com or call us for more details at 516-633-8953.