What are the responsibilities and job description for the Competitive Girls Soccer Coach position at Brooklyn City F.C.?
All Applicants must already reside in the New York City area, and be eligible to work in the United States.
**Both Full-time and Part-time positions are available**
Job Description:
Brooklyn City F.C. is actively searching for enthusiastic, education-oriented coaches specifically interested in, and qualified to, coach girls' teams from U7-U18, including Met Oval Brooklyn City teams u13-u18 competing in the NAL. At Brooklyn City F.C., coaches are educators who maximize learning at both the individual player and team levels. Brooklyn City F.C. unites grassroots, youth, and adult teams through a consistent and cohesive methodology, focused on a proactive, possession-based style of play, trained through a clear and concise game model. Brooklyn City F.C. is seeking individuals who value being part of a team, are willing to immerse themselves in a club culture, and are self-motivated to grow professionally and personally.
Roles & Responsibilities:
It is expected that successful candidates follow specific standards, roles, and responsibilities in their role as youth coach:
- Train and coach girls' teams, from u7-u18.
- Follow the club’s methodology, develop individual player milestones, and implement the game model to integrate the club’s style of play- appropriate to their age group- through stimulating training sessions.
- Attend in-house coaching education sessions and demonstrate a desire for professional and personal growth.
- Contribute positively to the development of the club’s culture through club events.
- Provide meaningful feedback to players, including completing Player Evaluations and following up on Individual Development Plans (IDP’s).
- Communicate effectively and timely with the teams they coach (and/or team parents), regarding match, training, and event schedules.
- Show initiative and commitment to helping the club further its mission to create a positive competitive experience for all players and families.
Desired Qualities:
- High levels of personal integrity, honesty, humility, and pride in their work
- Positive growth-centered mentality
- Place the interests of the club’s youth players above their own
- Bring energy and enthusiasm to the club’s training, team, and match environments
Knowledge and Experience:
- Prior youth coaching experience with girls or boys in the U7-U19 age groups (girls preferred).
- Highly Preferred: USSF “D” license or higher (certain exceptions made for candidates with valuable coaching and/or playing experience, with the expectation that licensing will be earned).
Brooklyn City F.C. Overview:
Founded on the principle that soccer can bring together the diverse micro-communities across the borough to form a unique club culture, Brooklyn City F.C. serves soccer players across Brooklyn. Our club provides a comprehensive environment with pathways for any player who loves the game. The club is a pioneer in creating a competitive avenue for girls within our own borough, launching multiple highly competitive semi-professional women’s teams. The club has entered a ground-breaking partnership with Met Oval, the leading club in NYC youth development, to collaborate for our top level girls teams from u13-u19 who will compete as Met Oval Brooklyn City in the NAL league platform.
From an extensive grassroots development program, 25 youth teams, 3 women’s teams including semi-pro WPSL and WPSL2, semi-pro and amateur men’s teams in League for Clubs and Cosmopolitan Soccer Leauge, Brooklyn City F.C. is home to players, families, and coaches of all ages, genders, backgrounds, and cultures. Brooklyn City is also the only official local club partner of the professional club, Brooklyn FC, who competes in the USL Super League and USL Championship.