Head Soccer Coach

3 months ago


Edmonton, Canada Free Play for Kids Inc. Full time

**Job Summary**

Free Play for Kids is searching for Seasonal Head Soccer Coaches who can coach our Wolves soccer 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 a Head Soccer Coach within our team, you will operate under the guidance of our Program Manager. Your focus will be on constructing and executing practice plans designed to not only provide 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 sports teams and/or extensive playing experience
- Clear up-to-date criminal and vulnerable sector check.
- Standard First Aid Certification and CPR training or ability to obtain quickly.
- Valid certification in coaching is considered an asset.
- Experience with technology such as Google Meet and Connecteam apps is considered an asset.

**Responsibilities**
- Crafting structured training sessions that align with the organization's mission and vision.
- Leading practices, games, drills, and activities 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 9-17 by facilitating programming in collaboration with other team members.
- Training the youth to play the sport of 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.
- Conducting formal and informal skills assessments for program participants.
- Managing participant registration and ensuring accurate and timely enrollment.
- Maintaining participant communication through timely and informative updates, addressing inquiries, and establishing effective channels to ensure clear and consistent communication
- Modeling key organization values through interactions with all internal and external partners and team members.

**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 10 - 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**: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 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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