Assistant Soccer Coach

5 months ago


Edmonton, Canada Free Play for Kids Inc. Full time

**Job Summary**

Free Play for Kids is searching for Seasonal Assistant Soccer Coaches who can assist in coaching our Wolves basketball teams from April to July on a contract basis. If you’re a top-level coach or a top-level player looking to grow into a coaching role, we want you as one of our soccer coaches.

In the role of an Assistant Soccer Coach within our team, you will operate under the guidance of a Head Soccer Coach. Your focus will be provided engaging sessions that emphasize the fundamental aspects of soccer but also showcase you as a great leader and mentor.

**Education & Qualifications**
- Working towards or completed, a degree or diploma in Physical Education, Sport, and Recreation, Kinesiology, Education, Sociology, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Experience coaching youth sport teams and/or extensive playing experience.
- Standard First Aid Certification and CPR training or ability to obtain quickly.
- Clear up-to-date criminal and vulnerable sector check.
- Valid certifications in coaching soccer are considered an asset.
- Experience with technology such as Google Meet and Connecteam apps is considered an asset.

**Responsibilities**
- Assisting in leading practices, games, drills and with the ultimate goal of creating safe, accessible, and inclusive spaces for kids to play, belong, and grow.
- Working with youth between the ages of 10-17 by facilitating programming in collaboration with other team members.
- Training the youth to play soccer and compete in leagues and tournaments.
- Relating to youth from diverse communities and acting as a mentor and role model for kids in the program.
- Modeling key organization values through interactions with all internal and external partners and team members.
- Assists the Program Manager/Coordinator with community partnerships, equipment inventory & management, and player identification and recruitment.
- Participating in work assignments arising from special events, special projects, or overall program initiatives.
- Completing additional training and certifications as required through the Free Play training program, such as Making Ethical Decisions and Safe Sport courses.
- Understanding the power of sport as a tool for social good.

**Skills & Knowledge**
- Amazing with youth and passionate about Soccer
- A fun, outgoing, strong servant leader
- Ability to thrive in collaborative environments
- Service-oriented
- Strong communication within the team and external stakeholders
- Adaptability and problem-solving skills
- Continuous learner
- Reliability
- Confident
- Respect for / understanding of cultural diversity

**Position Conditions**
- This is a seasonal position from April to July, of approximately 7 - 15 hours per week.
- Hours of work are determined by program schedule and are typically 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm and can vary on tournament weekends.
- Job is performed in schools and recreation settings, but work settings may vary depending on projects.
- Free Play for Kids respectfully operates on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional gathering place for diverse Indigenous peoples including the Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibway/Saulteaux/Anishinaabe, Inuit, and many others whose histories, languages, and cultures continue to influence our community._

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract

**Salary**: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 7 - 15 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- coaching soccer: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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