Highline Premier FC, Head Coach, Youth Soccer (IMMEDIATE NEED)

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Highline Premier FC, the leading youth soccer organization in West Seattle, Burien, & Des Moines, enriches young lives through soccer.

We offer a demanding, organized, nurturing environment with excellence standards, developing players' skills and confidence for success on and off the field.

Visit www.highlinepremier.com / about to learn more.

The Role

As Head Coach, you'll develop training programs enhancing soccer fundamentals, teach rules and advanced tactics, and promote sportsmanship and ethical behavior according to US Soccer Federation and United Soccer Coaches standards.

You'll ensure a safe, positive environment, manage player and parent behavior, adhere to safety protocols, and handle team administrative tasks.

Your role includes attending meetings, events, games, and providing feedback to players and parents.

Incorporate our unique curriculum into your training, aiming for performance benchmarks. Expect 2-3 training sessions weekly, participation in local / regional tournaments, and Washington Premier League matches.

Team tryouts are held annually in May, with additional sessions for younger groups.

Reporting to the Coach Development Lead, you'll collaborate with staff to maintain our standards of development and sportsmanship.

With teams across ages 8U to 18U and over 400 players, HPFC commits to a high-quality soccer experience.

Experience Required

• Playing soccer : 5 years (Preferred)
• Coaching soccer : 2 years (Preferred)
• Working with kids : 2 years (Preferred)

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to coach, teach, lead, and prepare young athletes for success in soccer
• Manage teams of at least ten players
• Ability to uphold club mission and values and professionally represent the club
• Proficient use of e-mail, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
• Effectively communicate verbally and in written form

Desired Qualifications

• Premier-level soccer experience as a player and / or coach
• USSF Grassroots Diplomas
• USSF National "D" coaching license, with plans to earn advanced licenses and diplomas within two years of being hired.

Compensation

$500 - $1,600 / month per team, depending on qualifications and experience

As part of our employee benefits package, we offer the following non-cash benefits :

• Access to a 401k retirement savings plan
• Access to State of WA Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Mileage and toll reimbursement for WPL league matches
• Education reimbursement for job-related courses and programs

We believe that investing in our employees' financial security, health, and career development is crucial to their overall well-being and success in their roles.

Work Environment

This position requires working in an indoor and outdoor environment on a soccer field, which may involve exposure to various weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and wind.

Candidates should be prepared to work in these conditions and take appropriate precautions to ensure their health and safety.

Must be available to work on weeknight evenings and weekends.

Employees must live in Washington and have reliable means of transportation.

Employees must be able to occasionally lift 35+ pounds and be comfortable standing on their feet for multiple hours at a time.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives. Women, gender-nonbinary, people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please contact the HPFC with any questions.

The physical demands reflective of the duties and work environment herein are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Highline Premier FC is committed to providing Reasonable Accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification documents form upon hire.