EduSoccer Head Coach

EduSoccer Head Coach

• TYPE: Hourly (6+hrs/week)
• ENTITY: Safe-Hub Philadelphia
• LOCATION: Scanlon Playground, Kensington
• COMPENSATION: Volunteer and paid positions available ($22/hour)
• MANDATORY TRAINING: March 9th, 2024 (ALL), March 11th & 13th(Select); March 30th (FUNdamental); April 2nd & 4th (Rec)
• START DATE: March 25th, 2024 (Select); April 6th, 2024 (FUNdamentals); April 9th, 2024 (Rec) (7-11-week season)
• BENEFITS: Socials & Events, Coach Swag, First Aid, Mandated Reporter, and other training access

THE ORGANIZATION

Safe-Hub's mission is to create safe spaces that combine the power of sport and education to empower youth and change lives through its EduSoccer program.

Safe-Hub established its first US operation in North Philly. Since launching in August 2020, the Safe-Hub team has worked with over 1000 young people from Philadelphia’s most resource-constrained neighborhoods. Through local partnerships, community engagement, and high-quality soccer-based youth development and career readiness program implementation, Safe-Hub is revitalizing North Philly’s public spaces, bringing together the diverse community of Kensington through sport and collaborative initiatives.

JOB SCOPE

Safe-Hub is looking for individuals to help coach young people ages 4-18 in North Philadelphia in life-skills-based soccer. As a Safe-Hub soccer coach, you will learn industry-leading approaches to youth development, give back to your community as a role model for young people, and join the global Safe-Hub movement to empower the next generation of leaders!

Safe-Hub will provide classroom and on-field training in our positive youth development methodology and ongoing support throughout the season to set you up for success. Join our incredible community of passionate individuals making a difference every day!

Qualifications:

• A passion for coaching and developing grassroots-level players;
• Strong communication skills and ability to instruct;
• Access to reliable transportation;
• Willingness to attend coach training, learn directly from the program team, and have a growth mindset;
• Background checks required (PA Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI History Check);
• Experience working with young people and in team sports (preferred);
• On-field - played and/or coaching experience (preferred).

Responsibility:

• Lead training sessions at Scanlon Playground twice a week in collaboration with assistant coaches;
• Facilitate assigned practice plans;
• Coach during two weekday evenings between 4:30pm & 7:15 pm (depending on the group);
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner as a representative of Safe-Hub culture and values;
• Monitor and report participant attendance to Safe-Hub staff;
• Set up and break down field and team equipment
• Build strong relationships with players and model healthy co-coaching with assistant coaches
• Assist Safe-Hub staff with try-outs (Select only) and competitions