Soccer Foundation of Charlotte, Soccer FC, is a non-profit organization that provides free after-school soccer and literacy programming to Title 1 elementary schools in the Charlotte Mecklenburg area. Our goal is to give every child in Charlotte a chance to play, regardless of their socioeconomic status. We also aim to improve literacy for our players by talking positively about reading, engaging them in an active read aloud every practice, and building their home libraries. Each week every child gets to choose a book to take home with them to keep.

We have been announced as one of Charlotte FC’s, the new Major League Soccer team in Charlotte’s, main community partners. Due to this partnership, we are drastically expanding our programming across Charlotte and are actively looking for engaging, friendly, and responsible coaches to join our team.

Who you are:

You love children and have experience working with them.

You have basic knowledge of the game of soccer.

You want to make a positive impact on your community.

You have excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:

You engage with the players in a meaningful and positive way.

You execute all provided curricula (soccer and literacy).

You are responsible for upholding Soccer FC and school policies on the safety of every child you come in contact with.

Other Details:

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Candidates are required to be approved as a CMS volunteer and complete a background check.

Where: Sessions will be held at elementary schools across the Charlotte Mecklenburg area.

When: Each team will practice twice a week for a 12 week season. All practices occur within a 3:00pm - 5:00pm window.

Dates: September 19th - December 16th. Teams will practice either Monday AND Tuesday or Thursday AND Friday. Times vary per location but fall in a 3:00pm - 5:00pm window.

Expectations:

Coach a minimum of 1 team ( two 1-hour session each week).

Coach a maximum of 6 teams (twelve 1-hour sessions each week).

Arrive 15 minutes early to every session to set up.

Coaches are paid $25 for every session coached and $12.50 for all training completed.