What are the responsibilities and job description for the Player Development Coach - Revolution Academy position at THE KRAFT GROUP?
Job Details
Job Location: Kraft Soccer - Foxborough, MA
Position Type: Part Time
Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Category: Sports Team Operations/Support
Description
SUMMARY: The role of part-time player development coach is to be responsible for delivering energetic and impactful coaching sessions to players across the New England region, while working in a professional environment.
Sessions range from development to elite level players. Player ages range from 5-17 years old. Coaches are placed in various programs that will be determined by experience, licenses & geographic location.
This posting is open to developing coaches who are looking to grow and improve their own ability or experienced coaches who are looking to improve and become part of a great team. Coaches will be required to participate in paid staff training events and workshops throughout the year and will be provided with an adidas uniform package and coaching equipment.
Please note that this position is not for the New England Revolution MLS Next youth teams.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Train and coach various levels of players, ranging from recreational, in-town, and travel sessions
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Train and coach in different programs and locations throughout New England
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Conduct coach education sessions for volunteer coaches
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Plan and run sessions taken from Revolution Academy curriculum and support materials
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Communicate to players, volunteer coaches, parents, and other members of the youth soccer communities
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Must arrive at sessions a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the start time.
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Must be available for a minimum of 3 sessions per week (during Spring and Fall seasons)
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Weeknight sessions will run between 4pm and 8pm and weekend sessions will run between 8am and 2pm
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Sessions will be based on location and availability and may differ from the above times
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Special projects and assignments as business dictates
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
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This position has no supervisory responsibilities
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
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USSF Grassroots In-Person coaching license
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USSF D License preferred
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Soccer coaching experience with players in the 5-17 age range
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Strong organizational skills
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Ability to lead sessions
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Excellent time keeping and planning
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Problem solving skills
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Effective and timely communication skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle or feel.
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The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
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The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
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The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud.
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Will work in all types of weather, including extreme heat and cold.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
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USSF Grassroots In-Person coaching license
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USSF D License preferred
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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