Soccer in the Community Coach (Independent Contractor)

Chicago Fire Football Club is a Major League Soccer team that was founded in 1997. Under new ownership, the Club recently returned to Chicago’s iconic Soldier Field, opened a new 50,000-square foot office in the heart of the city, and will unveil a premium state-of-the-art Performance Center in January 2025. With tremendous growth and expansion, the Club is laying the foundation for an audacious and ambitious vision that will transform the brand and the company in the coming years.

At Chicago Fire Football Club, we’re on a mission to entertain, serve, and unite Chicago by delivering excellence on and off the pitch to ensure a world-class experience. As a club we let our values guide everything we do: we uphold uncompromising integrity, show respect for all at all times, never settle for less, constantly innovate, and hold ourselves relentlessly accountable.

Job Overview

Chicago Fire Football Club is seeking dedicated Seasonal Soccer Coaches to join our team! Seasonal Soccer Coaches will work on our summer programs to grow participation and love for our sport throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Programming will include weekly soccer camp and clinic instruction to players aged between 3-16 years. As this is the first interaction with CFFC for a lot of participants, our Seasonal Soccer Coaches will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about child and soccer development as well as growing the club’s next generation of fans.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the on-field delivery of age specific summer camp programs in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs
• Deliver age-appropriate soccer development activites/sessions following the curriculum provided
• Provide a best-in-class camp experience to all participants and their families
• Develop strong relationships with community partners
• Drive participation and club affinity through exceptional program delivery and customer service
• Attend and participate in all mandated coach education training and workshops
• Attend Camp Celebration event’s at Soldier Field
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of USSF Grassroot License (or equivalent) required
• Minimum of 3 years coaching (or playing experience) required
• Candidate must have a strong work ethic and a desire to work in soccer
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work flexible hours, including but not limited to evenings and weekends
• Age 18 or over
• Valid Drivers license and access to your own vehicle.
  
  

Please Note

• Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore, we’d like to welcome all diverse candidates to apply to opportunities within our Club.
• CFFC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, sexual orientation, sexual orientation or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
• If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the People and Culture Department at peopleandculture@chicagofirefc.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
  

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