Soccer Coach
POTOMAC SOCCER ASSOCIATION INCGaithersburg, Maryland, United States
Posted January 4, 2020
Part Time
About the Company
The Potomac Soccer Association (PSA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1980 that sponsors over 800 youth athletes in competitive travel soccer across Maryland and the DC area. PSA fields more than 50 teams each fall and spring in leagues such as the Club Champions League, NCSL, and US Youth National Leagues, offering programs from entry‑level to elite development. The organization emphasizes inclusive participation, providing scholarships and flexible scheduling to ensure all children—regardless of skill, background, or financial means—can experience high‑quality coaching, teamwork, and sportsmanship. PSA’s commitment to holistic player development, community outreach, and experienced volunteer coaches distinguishes it as a leading youth sports provider in the region.
Job Description
An Assistant Coach is responsible for the entire age group’s player safety, player development and team organization in accordance with PSA’s established standards and curriculum for training and team play.
Requirements
- Act as a role model for the children and keep their safety in the forefront of your mind.
- Support the club’s coaching curriculum in a pool training format so that all players on teams are being taught by the lead and assistant coach.
- Mandatory participation in club-wide tryout process
- Two- three weekly training sessions
- Presence at all team league & tournament games as requested by Technical Staff.
- Assist the lead coach with seasonal parent/player conferences where constructive feedback and examples of positive player development are given to the player’s family.
- Learn the team’s administrative needs and maintain active communications with the players, their families, and the AGD.
- Support the Potomac Memorial tournament and recruit teams to participate.
- Support applicable Potomac Soccer Association policies and processes.
- Stay current on developments in youth soccer through reading and participation in continuing professional education.
- Participate as needed in PSA’s and youth soccer activities including meetings, seminars, outreach programs, conventions, conferences, etc.
- Other duties as may be periodically assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate
- Potential for future advancement within the organization