Soccer Coach

Department: Grande Sports World / Barça Academy Status: Exempt (Salary)Position: Soccer CoachREPORTS TO: Academy Director PLACE OF WORK: GSW and the Soccer Fields JOB SUMMARY:To instruct and work with soccer athletes to prepare them for competition. skills, to build a successful program. The coach is required to promote the program. The coach will help players perfect their abilities, keep them fit to compete, and teach them to stay calm under the pressure of competitive play. Coach must understand US Soccer and MLS Rules and Policies regarding development academy. Coach must also actively place graduating student athletes in top Division I II, II and NJCAA programs, based on talents and academies. PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:To instruct and work with soccer athletes to prepare them for competition. Develop strategy, planning and running practice sessions. skills. Must be a strong motivator and communicator. Able to improve the skill levels and perfect the abilities of all players. Proven leadership ability. Coordinate, build and maintain US Soccer, MLS, NASL, PDL relationships. Teach players to stay calm under pressure. Must actively place graduating student athletes in top Division I II, III and NCAA programs, based on talents and academiesAdhere to and enforce all company policies and proceduresAll other duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND JOB EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s DegreeUSSF “B” Coaching LicenseCPR CertificationABILITIES REQUIRED:Long hours and weekends on the job. Occasional travel to other locations for soccer matches. Strong leadership skills, excellent communicator and motivator. Ability to build a strong team. Ability to improve the skill levels and perfect the abilities of all players. Ability to promote the program. Ability to walk, run, stand, kick, lift legs, arms, hands and be physically able to teach and train soccer. Ability to be outside. EXEMPT EMPLOYEE STATUS:This position meets the Fair Labor Standards (FLSA) Act for Exempt Employee category, which includes a complete exemption from its minimum wage and overtime requirements for employees employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, professional, or outside sales capacity. responsibilities from time to time, as needed. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.