What are the responsibilities and job description for the CITY Futures Coach (Part Time) position at St. Louis CITY SC?
St. Louis CITY is more than just the newest local MLS soccer team, we have quickly become the heartbeat of St. Louis and are leading the frontier of an emerging cultural renaissance. Join our growing family of 500 visionaries in a fun and fast-paced work environment that provides unmatched potential for new ideas, personal growth, and immediate impact.
Who you are:
CITY provides a progressive and supportive workplace that lets YOU be YOU. We value unique experiences and perspectives, and we hire employees who leverage their differences to add value. Feel the impact of your ideas come to life as you join in the thunderous roar of 22,500 impassioned fans at our state-of-the art facility.
What CITY does:
Join us today in the mission of uniting the St. Louis Region and redefining what it means to be a soccer team.
* Make soccer accessible to all in the St. Louis region, particularly in underserved communities
* Promote life skills through holistic soccer training in safe environments and through a network of well-trained Futures coaches
* Introduce soccer to new communities to build a broader and more diverse fan base of the sport
* Support healthy communities in the region through soccer
CITY Futures coaches are the key to our programming. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about soccer and about making a positive impact on the lives of children throughout the St. Louis region. We train Futures coaches in our unique curriculum with social and emotional learning built into every session plan. CITY Futures is also a community of coaches who are committed to the goals of the program and to personal growth on your own coaching journey.
Our coaching philosophy:
* Play/Practice/Play: We emphasize playing as the best way to learn the sport - training sessions have a lot of games/playing and fewer drills.
* Social/Emotional learning: Every practice incorporates social and emotional skills into the session plan - we intentionally teach these lessons through soccer.
* Guided discovery: Coaches are trained to lead group discussions through questions and cues, helping players reach conclusions about topics on their own.
* Positivity and fun: Everything we do should be fun, and we seek to frame things positively in the language we use and the way we interact with each other and the players.
Futures coaches will primarily work in the Play On program, which offers free, weekly training sessions and limited weekend games for players ages 7-12 of all skill levels and from all backgrounds. These sessions are held at five sites around the region - for more information you can read here. Each coach will be assigned a team of 16 players who they will work with throughout the ten weeks. Futures Coaches will also have the opportunity to coach in other programs, including Kickstart, Street Soccer, CITY Schools, CITY Cup, and Play On . Additionally, coaches can continue their education through our paid trainings in the Coaching U program.
Essential Duties:
* Conduct training sessions and events throughout the St. Louis region at Satellite Center locations.
* Execute necessary logistics and administrative tasks to facilitate each training session and event.
* Create an energetic, fun, and caring environment during training sessions to support learning and encourage the love of soccer.
* Contribute positively to team culture.
* Participate in team meetings and seasonal training sessions.
Characteristics and Skills
* Proven ability to work in a team-oriented environment
* Aligned with the St. Louis CITY's vision and CITY Futures coaching philosophy
* Ability to travel to various communities across the St. Louis region
* Ability to identify, develop and support soccer talent
* Basic knowledge of soccer rules, technical skills, and tactics
* An eagerness to learn and develop coaching knowledge and skills
* A high standard of work performance and the ability to consistently deliver high quality results
* Detail-oriented and organized with effective time management and prioritization skills
* Flexible and resourceful in response to changing priorities and needs
* Strong communication skills both in coaching and in interacting with peers, parents and Futures staff.
* Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work with players, parents, other coaches, and Futures staff
* Excellent facilitation skills, including the ability to manage and resolve tensions, disputes and conflicts
Preferred experience and qualifications
* Coaching experience in youth soccer or other youth sports
* Willingness/experience in supporting social and emotional development of youth
* Physical Effort
* This position will require talking, listening, standing, and physical activity for long periods of time.
* Must be able to work on a part-time basis.
* Must be able to work evenings and some weekends as required.
TKFC LC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.