Youth Soccer Coach

COMPANY OVERVIEW The New York Red Bulls are one of 29 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, have competed in the league since its founding in 1996. The Red Bulls play home matches at Red Bull Arena (RBA) in Harrison, New Jersey. The three-time MLS Supporters' Shield Winners are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull for which the team is named. The New York Red Bulls offer one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.

YOUTH PROGRAMS The Red Bulls Youth Program is a multi-layered system that provides professional support at all levels of the game. Each level of the player development pyramid has been structured to provide support to players, coaches, and youth soccer organizations. Within the local community, programs are offered for players of all ages and abilities. For players with outstanding ability, there is an opportunity to progress to the academy level and even the Red Bulls First Team. We are the #1 professional coach education team in the NY/NJ-Metro area and will make you a better coach.

JOB PURPOSE You will coach within our partner clubs in our community programs including recreation and travel programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

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  COACHING ROLES
  
  • Full Availability Coach (available 6-7 days a week)
  • Partial Availability Coach (available 2-3 days a week)
  • Junior Coach (aspiring coaches)
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  EXPECTATIONS
  
  • Execute and reflect on coaching sessions for assigned clinics, camps, and teams.
  • Required to be available five (5) afternoons/evenings per week plus weekends (partial schedules also available).
  • Required to be available Tuesday and Thursday mornings for weekly education meetings.
  • Required to attend a mandatory paid pre-season orientation event.
  • A coach's working week is comprised of on field coaching hours, administration tasks and attendance at mandatory weekly education meetings in the spring and fall seasons. Both elements are paid at an hourly rate.
  • Work hours will be approximately 20 to 30 hours per week, from March - November.
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  QUALITIES
  
  • Passion
  • Trust
  • Selflessness
  • Contribute to developing players through sharing skills, knowledge, and inspiration.
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  COACH DEVELOPMENT
  
  • Professional development and growth
  • 1 on 1 observations and feedback
  • Paid in-house weekly education meetings
  • In-house United Soccer Coaches National Diploma
  • Academy observations
  • 1st team observations
  • Increased coaching network

EXPERIENCE

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

that matter most for this role:

• Over the age of 18
• Minimum USSF 'D' or equivalent coaching license
• Coaching experience with youth players or previous playing experience
• Reliable form of transportation

• High School Diploma prefered
• Travel 50-60%
• Temporary

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