KENSINGTON SOCCER CLUB OVERVIEW

Kensington Soccer Club is not your typical youth sports organization. We are eliminating the barriers to participation in the beautiful game while building community in and around the sport within our diverse urban neighborhood. We offer quality soccer and youth development programs for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.

Our organization brings together youth from all backgrounds and incorporates academic enrichment, health & wellness education, mentorship, and violence prevention into all programming. We advocate for our youth and families — connecting them to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed on the field and in life — through our active participation in over 20-community civic organizations.

We are currently hiring coaches for January 2024 program start dates.

POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

The after-school assistant coach will assist the head coach implement the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s “Soccer for Success” curriculum in all soccer activities, incorporating physical activity, nutrition, mentorship, and family engagement. This program will engage and support all students at all ability levels. This position is available to someone with no prior soccer experience, and serves as an assistant to a more experienced head coach.

The ideal coach will be able to work four days a week (Mon - Thurs) but this is not required. We have multiple options for scheduling at our OST programs, and are willing to work with dedicated coaches around your schedule when possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help implement soccer programming developed by the head coach

• Responsible for checking in with the head coach about lesson plan and goals for the day

• Demonstrate and participates in activities to help model/guide the players

• Take attendance in real time as students show up for practices and games

• Work 1:1 or in small groups with kids who have interpersonal conflicts or need to take a break from the large group.

• Help set-up equipment at beginning of practice and cleanup at end of the practice

• Table at school functions in order to increase awareness of program and increase participation

• Work with individual children to talk with them and try to meet their needs and discuss expectations

• Take photos and short videos for KSC social media and promotional material

• Chaperone kids to the bathroom and to get water

• Communicate with school staff and parents in the absence of the head coach

SCHEDULE

• Scheduling is somewhat flexible, depending on the site as different schools have different dismissal times.

• Programs run between 2 and 3 hours and include after-school meals at the end. Sites start between 2:45pm and 4pm and end between 4:45pm and 6pm.

• At most schools we run five days a week, but some schools will be fewer days. We can most likely find a school that fits with your schedule.

• We also have some openings to hire coaches for evenings and weekends if you’re interested in applying for that.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must pass background checks / clearances.

• Must be friendly, patient, positive, enthusiastic, and understanding.

• Experience with children a must.

• Previous soccer experience not required - will be paired with a head coach who has prior experience.

COMPENSATION

$15 to $19/hour depending on school placement and experience level