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 head coach will implement the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s “Soccer for Success” curriculum in all soccer activities, incorporating physical activity, nutrition, mentorship, and family engagement.

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

• Plan and organize soccer activities guided by the “Soccer for Success” curriculum.

• Engage and support all students at all ability levels.

• Communicate clearly and serve as a positive role model for participants.

• Ensuring attendance is accurate and collected in a timely manner and submitted to the school’s principal and KSC staff

• Attend periodic meetings with principal and keep them up to date on any issues with students, program

• Collect permission slips for inter-school games

• Table at school functions to increase program engagement

• Main contact with school/parents when issues arise such as a student with poor attendance record

• Handle communication with families through GroupMe

• Hold periodic check-ins with OST Director

• Ensure safety of the students and adjust practices/lessons as needed

• Lead set-up and teardown efforts before and after practices

• Keep parents informed of any issues that arise during practice

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.

• Must have previous soccer experience (either playing or coaching).

  • If you would like to coach but do not have previous soccer experience, please see our assistant coach position here.

COMPENSATION

$25 to 40/hour depending on school placement and experience level