Ancient City Soccer Club in St. Augustine, FL is seeking 2-3 competitive coaches to work alongside the Competitive Director to coach & facilitate teams within our Ancient City Soccer Competitive and Academy programs.
The coach must strive to provide the players with the necessary tools to technically and tactically develop as players. The coach must have a strong soccer background, coaching experience and technical expertise to lead competitive and Academy players. The coach is responsible for building on the Club’s base of existing players and teams. He/she should possess strong written and oral communication skills, provide solutions for issues coaching issues on and off the field, and be able to represent the Club in a professional manner. The coach is a part-time position that has the potential to grow into a full-time position as our Club grows. This position requires a non-traditional work schedule of daytime hours off the field (1-2 hrs./week), evenings, weekends, and some holidays on the field (8-15 hrs./week) depending on coaching responsibilities. Travel is required. The coach will have regular exposure to outdoor activities and all-weather conditions. Most importantly, the coach should share the Club’s core values of character, community, and service through the game of soccer.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and motivate teams of players (girls or boys) in the age range of 7-19 depending on coaching assignment
Hands-on approach with tryouts, team rosters, and training schedules
Collaborate with the Competitive Director to follow Director’s methodology, style of play, and game understanding with teams
Work with the Competitive Director to improve the all-around development of our players. This includes:
Coaching
Curriculum
Development pathway for all skill levels
Responsible for assisting in a technical night training with the whole Club 1-2x/season
Head coach for 1-2 competitive teams or coaching within our Academy Program
Attend all coach meetings and communicate with Competitive Director on all soccer issues
Provide semi-annual written evaluations to players on their team
USSF “C” or higher license or NSCAA equivalent (appropriate combination of playing and coaching experience commensurate with an advanced license may be considered)
At least three years’ experience coaching youth soccer is required.
Strong leadership skills, energetic, and enthusiastic
Hold key character values of humility and honesty
Proficient use of email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, etc.
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About Ancient City Soccer Club
Ancient City Soccer Club is a non-profit organization located in St Augustine, Florida. ACSC was formed in 1983 and is devoted to serving the youth of St Johns and Flagler Counties through the game of soccer. Ancient City Soccer Club is made up of three main programs – Recreational Soccer, an Academy, and our competitive teams, the St. Augustine Armada.