Coach-Mentor (Soccer)

Summary

Qualifications

● Enthusiastic and positive working with you.
● Experience and passion for working with youth from diverse backgrounds
● Committed to holistic youth development with a strong knowledge of soccer
● Previous soccer coaching experience is highly preferred
● Applicants with coaching licenses will be prioritized
● Effective in multi-cultural and cross-cultural settings and understanding of
individuals of all backgrounds
● Strong organizational skills and computer fluency.
● Spanish and/or French fluency is a plus.

Duties

1. Serve as a Mentor for a team of approximately 20 youth (mentees):
● Serve as first point of staff level contact for the mentees.
● Help plan, set, and keep students on their program schedule.
● Maintain weekly contact with each mentee in person and via phone.
● Maintain regular contact with mentees’ parent/guardian.
● Help SBU Education Director monitor student academic performance and assist
in the collection of student report cards, transcripts, and school documents.
● Work with SBU Youth Counselor and Education Director to identify social,
emotional, and academic issues or concerns.
● Check email daily and maintain good communication with SBU office staff
● Hold a weekly call with SBU office staff to discuss progress of each
student-athlete on the team.
● Schedule one monthly in person meeting with program directors.
● Complete progress reports for each mentee two times per year.
● Attend program orientation/training (2 trainings per year)
2. Serve as Head Coach a travel youth soccer team
● Plan and lead training sessions at least two times per week during the season and at least one time per week during the winter.
● Coach and manage team at games.
● Coordinate team travel and traveling with students to games and events.
● Track attendance data from soccer and academic sessions.
● Attend coach training sessions and coach meetings
● Communicate effectively with youth regarding soccer and academic events.
● Enforce attendance and program policies on the soccer field.
● Work collaboratively with an assistant coach where applicable.
● Coordinate with the Director of Soccer Programs on all soccer matters

SCHEDULE
Coach-Mentors must be able to commit to coaching for at least one program year, September – June. Approximately 8-12 hours per week during the fall/spring season, and fewer hours through the winter. The precise schedule will be known ahead of each season. Activities include:
● Two practices per week (generally T/Th or M/W, 6-8pm in fall/spring but may vary)
● One or two practices per week in the winter (January-February)
● Weekend games in various locations
● Weekly phone call with Program Director
● Occasional team-building events
● Record keeping (Attendance, etc)
● Communication with youth and parents