The Community Coach is responsible for providing an enjoyable and safe soccer experience for youth across the St. Louis region. With a focus on developing passion & love for soccer, the provided curriculum will enhance physical and technical skills, emotional competencies, cognitive abilities, tactical principles and social competencies.
What We Believe In:
- Dedication to craft -- We want to make beautiful things in whatever format is deemed most relevant. We stand out in sport because every detail is considered. We consider the small things as much as we do the big. Our work connects people closer to the club and closer to the CITY.
- Innovative thinking -- We're looking for talent that has a deep passion for people and how they connect to sport, community, and lifestyle. You'll need to be able to connect our club to the culture of OUR CITY and have a strong track record of consistency with a 'team-first' mentality. Go getters that take initiative and want to interact with fans and perspective fans.
What You'll Love:
- You'll be working at one of the most unique sporting franchises in the world. We're creating something different and doing things our way. You'll get to work in an environment that boasts the excitement of a soccer club, combined with the creative opportunities you'd expect at a creative advertising agency. We believe in ideas, elite levels of craft, and showing up in culture. The vision is to create work that transcends sport and makes St. Louis proud. This is the Spirit of a new St. Louis. OUR CITY. OUR SPIRIT.
Essential Duties:
- Conduct training sessions and events throughout the St. Louis region at Satellite Center locations.
- Develop relationships with area soccer clubs, schools, families, youth organizations and the broader community.
- Execute necessary logistics and administrative tasks to facilitate each training session and event.
- Create an energetic, fun and caring environment during training sessions to support learning and encourage the love of soccer.
- Attend outside events to network, build relationships and engage the community. Attend coaching education sessions.
- Invest time in further learning opportunities through coaching licenses and badges. Ensure the goals, strategy and measurable short-term and long-term performance targets in the community are met.
- Regularly provide updates on work activities, outside meetings, players' performances, and events.
- Contribute positively to team culture.
- Participate in team meetings and seasonal training sessions.
Characteristics and Skills
- Proven ability to work in a team-oriented environment
- Aligned with the St. Louis CITY's vision and coaching/playing philosophy
- Ability to travel to various communities across the St. Louis region
- Ability to identify, develop and support soccer talent
- Basic knowledge of soccer tactics, sport science and multidisciplinary development
- An eagerness to learn and develop coaching knowledge and skills
- A high standard of work performance and the ability to consistently deliver highquality results
- Detail-oriented and organized with effective time management and prioritization skills
- Flexible and resourceful in response to changing priorities and needs
- Strong communication skills to effectively work with both internal and external constituents, with an emphasis on communicating the mission, vision, and culture of the Academy with players, families, coaches and community members
- Excellent facilitation skills, including the ability to manage and resolve tensions, disputes and conflicts
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience and qualifications
- Coaching experience in youth soccer
- Willingness/experience in supporting social and emotional development of youth
Physical Effort
- This position will require talking, listening, standing, and physical activity for long periods of time. Must be able to work on a part-time basis.
Out-of-Office Responsibilities
- Must be able to work evenings, weekends, events, and holidays as required. This position will require flexibility of work schedule. Travel includes frequently driving a motor vehicle.
St. Louis CITY SC is building a team that is passionate about their work, the success of our Club and the growth and revitalization of our region. We desire people who hold themselves and others accountable and are driven by setting new standards for fan engagement.
TKFC LC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. |
St. Louis CITY SC
Aug 07, 2025