What are the responsibilities and job description for the Goalkeeper Coach position at NCE Soccer?
Position Overview:
NCE Soccer is seeking a dedicated goalkeeper coach to join our team! We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual who will work closely with our goalkeepers and manage the Center of Excellence performance environment.
Job Responsibilities:
In conjunction with NCE Soccer coaches and technical directors:
NCE Soccer is seeking a dedicated goalkeeper coach to join our team! We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual who will work closely with our goalkeepers and manage the Center of Excellence performance environment.
Job Responsibilities:
In conjunction with NCE Soccer coaches and technical directors:
- Support the implementation and management of the NCE Soccer’s Center of Excellence Program
- Assist and support coaches in the general control, management, and conduct of goalkeepers, ensuring adherence to the Code of Conduct
- 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 following NCE’s policies and all applicable laws, particularly regarding the safeguarding of youth/minor players
- Emphasize NCE Soccer’s culture of discipline and excellence
Required Qualifications:
- Must possess a USSF C License or foreign equivalent
- Previous experience coaching goalkeepers at an amateur, professional level, or other reputable development team
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive, cross-functional relationships with team
- Demonstrated leadership and motivational skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- A strong sense of self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- An understanding of the pressures and commitments required for youth players involved in high-level youth soccer (or other elite youth sports development awareness)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when privy to sensitive information
- Willingness to learn in a fast-paced, performance-driven work environment
- Ability to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, including events that fall on nights and weekends
- Ability to travel within Connecticut to Norwalk, Windsor, and Oakdale
- US Citizens or possess legal rights to work in the USA
Preferred Qualifications:
- USSF B License or foreign equivalent
- Goalkeeping License
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
