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Travel Soccer Coach and Mentor
ORGANIZATION: South Bronx United
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Overview:
South Bronx United is seeking energetic and committed volunteer coaches with a passion for youth development and soccer to coach one of its travel teams (Girls: U14 and U19 & Boys: U12, U14, U16, U17, U19) that play year-round in the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League or Westchester Youth Soccer League, affiliates of US Youth Soccer. In addition to helping youth develop technical and tactical skills on the field, coaches serve as mentors and role models for the players encouraging their attendance at SBU academic programs and stressing the importance of education. Those who are coaching through a work study program are also required to commit at least half a day to working at the SBU office for staff meetings.
When:
Fall Season: late August - early December
Winter Season: January - early March (Only one practice a week)
Spring Season: mid March - June
Where:
Practices: Generally held at Macomb's Dam Field, 161st Street across from Yankee Stadium.
Games: Home games are generally held at Randall's Island. Away games are played across the 5 boroughs (boys), Westchester County (girls), and occasionally beyond (tournaments/special events).
Positions Available:
Boys: U10, U11, U12, U14, U15, U17, U19
Girls: U11, U14, U19
Commitment:
Head Coaches lead practices twice a week, generally Tuesday and Thursday evenings and manage games on Saturdays or Sundays during the season (Fall and Spring). One weekend practice a week is held during the winter months. Assistant Coaches should have consistent availability as well and help support the Head Coach at practices and games. Coaches ideally are able to commit to at least one soccer year (late August - mid June).
Qualifications:
Previous coaching experience is not a necessity, but enthusiasm for working with children, a commitment to holistic youth development, and a strong knowledge of soccer is.
Benefits:
Opportunities for professional coaching development in sports based youth development practices
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About South Bronx United
Location:
814 River Ave, Suite 2-3, Bronx, NY 10451, US
Mission Statement
South Bronx United uses soccer as a vehicle for social change. South Bronx United aims to help youth build character, teamwork, and leadership so that they can succeed in high school, college, careers, their community and beyond. South Bronx United strives to promote educational achievement, health and wellness, and character development through activities on and off the soccer field and to UNITE a diverse group of individuals and an incredibly diverse community toward common positive goals.
Description
South Bronx United is a youth development organization dedicated on serving the South Bronx through education, mentoring, and soccer programs. Our goal is use the sport and the strength of mentoring to help boys and girls, ages 4-19, develop as leaders and scholars.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Macomb's Dam Field, 161st StBronx, NY 10451
DATE POSTED
August 23, 2016
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Soccer
- Sports Coaching
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum 6 hours/week