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)
• BENEFITS: Socials & Events, Coach Swag, First Aid, Mandated Reporter, and other training access
• MANDATORY TRAINING: Saturday April 4th, 2024 (ALL)

Coaching Schedules:

EduSoccer FootSkills FC: Mondays & Wednesdays: 4:45pm - 7:30pm (Additional game days TBD)

EduSoccer Recreational: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 3:30pm - 5:15pm OR 5:15pm - 7:30pm

EduSoccer Fundamentals: Tuesdays 3:30pm - 5:15pm OR Saturdays, 9:15 am - 12:15pm

Safe-Hub Family Appreciation Day: Saturday, June 6th, 2026

Coach social: TBD

• Program and Training Location: Scanlon Rec Center, 1099 E. Venango Street 19134 AND Ramblers Field (Harrowgate PAL field), 851 E Tioga Street 19134

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 soccer and social-emotional learning. 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 (FootSkills only) and competitions