The role of the “Soccer Academy Coach” is to develop U6-U12 youth soccer players at the YMCA of Central Texas in accordance with the mission, philosophy, and core values of our association. The Academy Coach is expected to deliver quality soccer guidance and education to young athlete within the Y Soccer Academy program, and help those players realize their development potential.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

Incumbent must possess a valid Texas Driver License and show proof of insurability while maintaining a driver record that is satisfactory with Y standards. Must maintain current CPR, First Aid and AED certification.

Minimum Skills & Requirements:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to conduct weekly organized training sessions with a focus on player
• Participate in player evaluations and scrimmages to determine appropriate team placement/assignments.
• Coach weekend league games, and tournaments when scheduled, with an emphasis on development and teaching the game.
• Conduct parent meetings in order to distribute important season/team information
• Maintain a positive relationship with players parents, with an emphasis on communication
• Experience with and ability to coach all types of soccer instruction.
• Ability to attract, maintain, lead and motivate quality staff and volunteer leadership
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Ability to be an articulate spokesperson for the Association and the YMCA movement as a whole
• Knowledge and understanding of community resources and how to relate these to maximize their utilization to the help the YMCA meet goals
• Commitment to the purpose of the YMCA of Central Texas
• Enthusiasm, high energy and exceptional human relations and motivational skills
• Exhibit ability to lead within the organization (both Staff and Volunteers)

Pay Rate: $18.00-$30.00/hour

About Us: We are a not-for-profit services Association focusing on mission driven initiatives, with a vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities throughout 7 Texas Counties. Our organization is home to the largest school age child care provider in Williamson County as well as health and fitness programs that improve the quality of life for over 45,000 members ranging from preschool through senior citizen.

Our Commitment: The YMCA of Central Texas is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment where all are welcome and have access to Y programs and services. Our mission driven focus includes three areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. In order to maximize the service delivery impact in these areas, the YMCA of Central Texas Volunteer and Staff Leadership recognize and work toward growing diverse representation to appropriately mirror that of the communities we serve. As such, the Branch Boards have the latitude to recruit community leaders that have the Time, Talent, Treasure and Cultural connections necessary to help expand the mission of the YMCA in their respective areas.

In addition, YMCA of Central Texas provides Staff with a Career Development program designed to ensure a fair and equitable approach to advancement where each and every employee has the opportunity to grow and thrive. The Y values a diverse workforce and bases employment decisions on Association need, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability or any other legally protected status.

The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace. Thank you for your interest in the YMCA of Central Texas!