Director of Coaching and Youth Development

POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY

The Director of Coaching will create and implement one 20-minute fun, organized training session per week for each team of 8-12 players and is responsible for preparing their team for one game per week. If you have prior coaching and/or playing experience, love to work with kids, and love soccer, we would love to have you in our organization! Due to various competitions, the average weekly hours are 15-30 on weekday evenings and weekends.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a positive and encouraging environment for all players.

• Design fun, skill-appropriate training sessions that players can relate to the game (see additional information section below on training offered).

• Arrive at least 15 minutes before training/games to set up to provide structure and organization to each training.

• Oversee and manage multiple players at one time.

• Frequent, consistent, and clear communication with players and parents.

• Provide positive guidance and instruction from the sidelines at all games and be willing to engage with players physically during drills/training.

• Provide general guidance on nutrition and healthy choices for all players.

• Manage and problem-solve individual needs and team conflict with professionalism.

• If the last person in the building is responsible for turning all electric units off and locking/securing the building,

• Responsible for overseeing and training other coaches.

DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of one year of soccer coaching experience

• Required playing experience at least up to the high school level - it’s essential to know the game from the player’s perspective

• A commitment to attend all shifts that include practices and games (we know there are other life requirements to attend to sometimes, and we require at least a 24-hour notice when there are schedule conflicts)

• Clear, direct, and practical communication skills and ability to adapt to individual player and team needs

• A good sense of humor and the ability to learn from mistakes.

• A willingness to embrace a very diverse environment and work with individuals of all backgrounds

• Ability to communicate in a language other than English is preferred.

EDUCATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• All applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a clear background check, as you will be working with minors.

• Minimum of a high school diploma and/or GED.

• Knowledge and experience with Google Suites and Microsoft Office Suites.

• Ability to complete all required GotSport and SafeSport trainings.

COMPENSATION

• Successful applicants will be compensated hourly between $15.50-$20.50, depending on experience and qualifications.

Tillie’s Touch is an equal opportunity employer and invites all applicants regardless of race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or nationality.

About Tillie’s Touch: Founded in 2008, our goal is to make children's dreams of playing a sport possible while helping them to achieve academic excellence. Tillie's Touch will provide the necessary sports and/or school equipment/opportunities for any child when their family cannot do so. Learn more at: tilliestouch.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.50 - $20.50 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Syracuse, NY 13208 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $21