Grassroots Soccer Instructor
CoachCorner
Safe-Hub Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Benefits
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
Full job description
EduSoccer Head Coach
- TYPE: Hourly, Part-time
- ENTITY: Safe-Hub Philadelphia
- LOCATION: Scanlon Playground, Ramblers Field (Kensington)
- COMPENSATION: $22/hour
- MANDATORY TRAINING: TBD
- SEASON START DATE: Monday 4/21: 4:30pm – 7:30pm (FootSkills FC); Tuesday 4/22 5:15pm – 7:30pm (Rec & FUNdamentals 1); Saturday 4/26 9:00am – 12:30pm (FUNdamentals 2) {8-week season}
- 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 try-outs (Select only) and competitions
Candidates must submit cover letter, resume, and references, AND
Complete the following application for consideration:
https://forms.office.com/r/UsMJqsWksa
***Incomplete applications will not be considered***
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
Schedule:
- After school
- Rotating weekends
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Location:
- Philadelphia, PA 19134 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person