The Youth Soccer Camp Coach position is an important role within the department's programming. MegCity runs soccer camps all year round and all around the world; these camps mainly take place in the summer and range from camps that help develop players of all types, to camps that can focus on a single position like Striker or Goalkeeper. MegCity soccer camps ranges from 5-14 years old and play an important role in any player's development. Come and be a part of the team!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
● Coach age/skill level-appropriate training sessions
● Run and implement sessions with exercises ranging from individual skill work to small-sided scrimmages
● Ensure and provide a fun, yet challenging, environment
● Give individual player feedback and advice during the session and after as needed
● Will be required to be capable of implementing curriculum in training session on their own with no supervision
● Represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
● Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills
● Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities
● Desire to work with all ages and skill levels
●Strong work ethic, team-oriented attitude and enthusiasm about contributing to the success of the department and club
● Ability to speak English clearly
● Ability to pass a background check
● Ability to work evenings and weekends
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
● 18 years of age or older with access to reliable transportation
● Coaching qualifications (USSF/NCSSA or foreign equivalent)
● Playing or coaching experience preferred
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
● Required to sit, stand and walk.
● Use hands to finger, hand or feel objects, tools or controls.
● Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
● Reach with hands and arms.
● Required to talk and hear consistently.
● Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to [50] pounds if necessary.
● Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.
● Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.