Community Coach - East

The Community Coach East is responsible for providing an enjoyable and safe soccer experience for youth across the St. Louis region. With a focus on developing passion & love for soccer, the provided curriculum will enhance physical and technical skills, emotional competencies, cognitive abilities, tactical principles and social competencies.

Location: 5200 Maryland Ave, Fairmont City, IL 62201

Essential Functions and Outcomes

• Conduct training sessions and events throughout the St. Louis region at Satellite Center locations
• Develop relationships with area soccer clubs, schools, families, youth organizations and the broader community
• 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 the encourage the love of soccer
• Attend outside events to network, build relationships and engage the community
• Attend coaching education sessions
• Invest time on further learning opportunities through coaching licenses and badges
• Ensure the goals, strategy and measurable short-term and long-term performance targets in the community are met
• Regularly provide updates on work activities, outside meetings, players’ performances, and events
• Contribute positively to a 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 coaching/playing philosophy
• Ability to travel to various communities across the St. Louis region
• Ability to identify, develop and support soccer talent
• Basic knowledge of soccer tactics, sport science and multidisciplinary development
• 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 to effectively work with both internal and external constituents, with an emphasis on communicating the mission, vision, and culture of the Academy with players, families, coaches and community members
• Excellent facilitation skills, including the ability to manage and resolve tensions, disputes and conflicts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Experience and Qualifications

• Coaching experience in youth soccer
• 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.

Out-of-Office Responsibilities

Must be able to work evenings, weekends, events, and holidays as required. This position will require flexibility of work schedule. Travel includes frequently driving a motor vehicle. 

Work Dates Required - Evenings Approx. 2 hours

3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12 

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement of Inclusion

St. Louis CITY SC is proud to be an equal opportunity/veterans/disabled/ LGBT employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.