Assistant Soccer Coach

1 week ago

Edmonton, Canada Free Play for Kids Inc. Full time

**Job Summary**

Free Play for Kids is searching for part-time Assistant Soccer Coaches to assist one of our soccer teams. 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 to assist the head coach in executing practice plans designed to not only provide engaging sessions that emphasize the fundamental aspects of basketball 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 the Safe Sport and Understanding the Rules of Two.
- 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 part-time paid position of approximately 6 - 12 hours per week.
- Hours of work are determined by program schedule.
- 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 Types**: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 5 - 6 months

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 - 12 per week

Work Location: In person

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