Middle School Club Soccer Coach

Reporting to the OST and Athletics Director, the DREAMBuilders Athletics Coach will be responsible for coordinating after school physical activity and coordinating club sports during DREAM’s middle school after-school program. The Athletics Coach will support the development of athletic skills and provide opportunities for social emotional learning by leading club sports teams during DREAM’s after-school program, including planning and leading practices, coaching during scrimmages, and leading leadership and social emotional learning activities.

Responsibilities:

• Submit practice plans that include a focus on both skill development and social emotional learning;
• Facilitate or co-facilitate lessons to help youth build their social and emotional skills;
• Supervise youth during travel to scrimmages and/or practices;
• Communicate with school-day and programs staff about athletes’ progress, with a focus on their teamwork;
• Support Program leadership and other Athletics Coaches with coordinating scrimmages;
• Model and encourage positive participation in all activities, with a focus on team building;
• Model professionalism through consistent attendance, timeliness, and preparation;
• Supervise and manage youth during all activities using positive youth development strategies;
• Participate in professional development and tactical training in addition to formal feedback and coaching.

Qualifications:

• Experience teaching youth foundational physical activity and athletic skills;
• NSCA-CPT certification preferred;
• Working towards a Bachelors of Science in Recreation or Recreational Sports Management, preferred;
• Exhibits high energy, warmth, enthusiasm and patience in working with youth;
• Demonstrated interest in assisting students develop motor skills through athletics;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent time-management skills: a self-starter who demonstrates initiative and follow-through;
• Experience with behavior management systems, including positive youth development, preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team setting.