LA Galaxy, Youth Programs Coach - Juniors and Skills

Job Description

Position Summary:
The LA Galaxy Juniors & Skills Coach will exemplify high energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism in all Soccer Programming. Programs include Galaxy Juniors, , Skills Training, as well as optional opportunities to coach at birthday parties and in-house league teams. The locations include Galaxy Park (Carson), Kinecta Soccer Center, powered by the LA Galaxy (Torrance) and future locations. As an employee of the LA Galaxy, the Juniors & Skills Coach will build positive relationships with the community and portray a positive image of the LA Galaxy.
Essential Functions:
• Provide a well-organized, fun, and safe practice environment for players by implementing the age-appropriate curriculum during the scheduled programs.
• Exude enthusiasm with all participants, engaging them in a motivating and encouraging manner through positive reinforcement, patience, and maturity.
• Lead set-up and break-down of assigned programs and maintain program-specific equipment and LA Galaxy-branded clothing.
• Communicate effectively with program participants, facility guests, and other LA Galaxy staff.
• Complete attendance sheet for each session, submitting it to the onsite LA Galaxy Programs staff member.
Required Qualifications:
• A minimum education level of: High School Diploma or its equivalency
• 0-2 years: No previous experience necessary, must be willing to learn and follow program curriculum and standards with children 18 months to 7 years old for Galaxy Juniors.
• Must be excited to work with children in a group setting, with classes ranging in size from 3 to 12 players.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to walk, bend, and run consistently for a minimum of 1 hour.
• Ability to take and successfully pass a background and drug-test.
Pay Scale:
Galaxy Juniors Coach with USSF Grassroots License or comparable license: $20.00
Galaxy Juniors Coach with USSF D License or comparable license: $22.50
Galaxy Juniors Coach with USSF C License or comparable license and above: $25.00

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-9zw404-18-97-14-88-42 in your application.