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Columbus Force Soccer Club is seeking passionate, reliable, and self-motivated individuals to join our coaching staff!
Both part-time and full-time opportunities available.
Columbus Force Soccer CLub Part-time & Full time Coach Position
We are seeking an individual with an ability to lead individual player development and collective team development. The Staff Coach will be responsible for executing the Columbus Force SC game model to ensure a consistent and coherent identity across all of our teams and players. The Staff Coach should possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and be able to resolve conflict in a professional manner. This position reports to the Technical Director and is responsible for the development of youth players according to the Columbus Force SC Game Model and Player Development Philosophy.
Main Responsibilities:
- Serve as a lead trainer for pre-club academy/supplemental training and/or team based programs offered seasonally by the club
- Oversee all aspects of any assigned team(s)
- Execute daily training sessions
- Aid player development and motivation by providing positive and constructive feedback that is delivered in an appropriate method
- Demonstrate a willingness to further personal knowledge and development
- Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the club’s policies and all applicable laws, particularly regarding the safeguarding of youth/minor players
- Develop recruitment strategy in partnership with Columbus Force SC coaching staff, and ensure successful execution of said strategy
- Recruitment, selection, guidance, development and evaluation of youth soccer players
- Attend, assist and support other programs and/or teams and events as requested by the Technical Director
- Other duties as assigned
Key Requirements:
- Preferred experience with coaching youth soccer children ages 3-19 years of age
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive, cross-functional relationships within the organization
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when privy to sensitive information
- Additional expert knowledge in other areas of youth development preferred (for example Goalkeeping, Sports Performance, Video Analysis, Child Education, Sports Medicine or Psychology)
- Excellent leadership, verbal and written communication skills
- High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
- Willing and able to work evenings, weekends and regularly travel to out of town games and events
ASK YOURSELF...
- Would you like to earn a supplemental income from coaching soccer?
- Do you have former playing experience, and want to share your love of the sport with youth soccer players?
If you answered yes, join central Ohio’s premier youth soccer club! Columbus Force SC is hiring soccer coaches to work within our instructional, juniors academy, competitive tier, and high performance platforms.
This job is perfect for you if:
- You are a high-energy individual.
- You are looking for extra income on top of your current job or school.
- You are looking for a strong leadership role to add to your resume.
- You have a passion for soccer.
- You enjoy working in active environments & working with children.
- You are or are studying to work in childcare or education.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Your primary role as a coach is to provide an energetic, progressive, and structured environment that supports player growth within the various components of the sport. The goal of our competitive platform is to deliver an unparalleled coaching experience to our customers regardless of age or ability level.
JOB DUTIES
- Session planning and design.
- Function within a coaching staff, potentially across different competitive platforms.
- Lead or assist 45–60 minute age-appropriate training sessions with energy, positivity, and inclusiveness.
- Effective communicator.
- Provide positive feedback, coaching tips and words of encouragement to players.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be an energetic, passionate, self-motivated, and committed to the development of youth soccer players.
- At least a high school graduate.
- Soccer background - preferably high school or collegiate.
- Available weeknights, and Saturday & Sunday mornings.
- Work patiently with children.
- Reliable transportation.
- Willing to complete a background check.
PAY & BENEFITS
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 starting hourly rate.
Negotiable based on experience, and coaching qualifications.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rates.
- Flexible schedule.
- Complimentary Columbus Force SC apparel.
- FREE child tuition; includes instructional programming, and club programs.
- FREE Internal coaching education led by licensed US Soccer educators.
- US Soccer coaching education reimbursement.
- Travel reimbursement.
- Standardized curriculum for instructional programming, and club programs.
GET IN TOUCH
Start your Columbus Force SC coaching journey by reaching out and letting us know that you are interested! Please fill out the form below and we will be in touch!
Questions?
Please reach out to our Club Director, Kirby Valle,
kvalle@tocafootball.com.
Coaching Interest Form
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